Report of Investigation into Employment of Relatives at the CPSC

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Date Issued

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Submitting OIG

Consumer Product Safety Commission OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Report Number

26-ROI-01

Report Description

We received an anonymous hotline complaint in January 2025 asking the Office of Inspector General to investigate a conflict of interest involving two senior CPSC officials at the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Report Type

Investigation

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

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 CPSC implement and provide routine training regarding an improved Employment of Relatives Directive that requires written determinations on the propriety of the workplace relationships of all related persons, employees and contractors, who work at the CPSC.
2	No	$0	$0
Although the marriage of two senior CPSC officials created the perception of impropriety, we found insufficient evidence to substantiate that the subjects misused their positions.