To whom must a subcontractor report any violation or credible information about TIP violations?

• A. The employee
• B. The prime contractor, contracting officer or IG
• C. The local police
• D. The labor union

Answer: (B)

When a subcontractor becomes aware of TIP violations, the reporting must go through the contract’s oversight chain: to the prime contractor, who then ensures the information reaches the contracting officer or the agency’s Inspector General. This pathway guarantees proper handling, timely investigation, and alignment with anti-trafficking requirements embedded in the contract (such as the clauses that mandate reporting and cooperation). The prime contractor acts as the conduit to the government, the contracting officer has the authority to oversee contract compliance and corrective action, and the Inspector General handles formal investigations into TIP-related misconduct. Local police, the employee, or a labor union are not the required recipients under this reporting framework, though they may become involved separately if appropriate.