Who must a contractor inform immediately about credible information received regarding CTIP violations?

• A. The prime contractor and agency IG
• B. The responsible contracting officer and the agency IG
• C. The local police
• D. The employees

Answer: (B)

When you receive credible information about CTIP violations in a federal contracting context, you must inform the contracting officer responsible for the contract and the agency inspector general immediately. The contracting officer is the official charged with enforcing the contract and its compliance requirements, including CTIP protections, so they need to be alerted to take appropriate contract-related actions. The agency inspector general oversees investigations into fraud, waste, and abuse within the agency, including CTIP-related concerns, and coordinates any formal inquiry. Reporting to the local police or simply to employees doesn’t ensure the information enters the proper procurement oversight and investigative process, and informing the prime contractor is not the designated channel for handling these compliance issues.