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Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Justice OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Department of Justice OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Justice
Components
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Other DOJ Components
Report Number
18-04
Report Description

To read the press release for this report, please click the link below.

Report Type
Review
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
9
Report updated under NDAA 5274
No
Additional Details
https://oig.justice.gov/press/2018/2018-06-14.pdf

Open Recommendations

This report has 4 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
2 No $0 $0 Status as of February 28, 2025

Consider making explicit that, except in situations where the law requires or permits disclosure, an investigating agency cannot publicly announce its recommended charging decision prior to consulting with the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, U.S. Attorney, or his or her designee, and cannot proceed without the approval of one of these officials.

4 No $0 $0 Status as of February 28, 2025

Consider providing guidance to agents and prosecutors concerning the taking of overt investigative steps, indictments, public announcements, or other actions that could impact an election.

5 No $0 $0 Status as of February 28, 2025

Take steps to improve the retention and monitoring of text messages Department-wide

3a No $0 $0 Status as of February 28, 2025

Consider adopting a policy addressing the appropriateness of Department employees discussing the conduct of uncharged individuals in public statements.

Department of Justice OIG

United States