OIG INVESTIGATIVE SUMMARY: Investigation of Alleged Misuse of Government Resources to Access Inappropriate Material

Date Issued

Friday, December 22, 2023

Submitting OIG

Federal Election Commission OIG

Other Participating OIGs

Federal Election Commission OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Federal Election Commission

Report Number

INVESTIGATIVESUMMARYI22INV00002

Report Description

An investigation of alleged misuse of government resources by an FEC employee.

Report Type

Investigation

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Additional Details

Open Recommendations

This report has 2 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
1	No	$0	$0
The Commission should review policies and practices concerning FEC employee use of external USB devices and the agency-established VPN to access agency systems in conducting business.
2	No	$0	$0
FEC OCIO should conduct a cost-benefit analysis of the feasibility of conducting routine scans of FEC equipment to detect inappropriate material on government-issued devices.