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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
Other DOJ Components
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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
0
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 Accurate as of September 30, 2024.

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.

3a No $0 $0 Accurate as of September 30, 2024.

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

4 No $0 $0 Accurate as of September 30, 2024.

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 Accurate as of September 30, 2024.

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

Department of Justice OIG

United States