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Investigative Findings in Cases Involving Administrative Misconduct

This page contains links to summaries of our investigative findings in cases involving administrative misconduct that meet either of the following criteria: (1) cases involving as subjects members of the Senior Executive Service and employees at the GS-15 grade level or above, and Assistant U.S. Attorneys, in which the OIG found misconduct and no prosecution resulted; or (2) cases involving high profile investigations, or in which there may otherwise be significant public interest in the outcome of the investigation. A summary of investigative findings is posted following issuance to the component of our final report of investigation, after the Department, the affected component, and the subject (when appropriate) have been provided with the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed summary.

2020

January 6, 2020

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a Federal Bureau of Prisons Supervisor for Engaging in an Inappropriate Sexual Relationship with a Subordinate and Related Misconduct


2019

December 19, 2019

Investigative Summary: Finding of Misconduct by a Senior Official in the Executive Office for Immigration Review for Engaging in a Prohibited Personnel Practice

November 26, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings that an Employee of a Contractor for the Federal Bureau of Prisons Suffered Reprisal for Making a Protected Disclosure in Violation of Federal Law Protecting Contractor Whistleblowers

November 18, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a Then DEA Section Chief for Misusing His Position

October 17, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an FBI Senior Official for Failing to Report an Intimate Relationship with a Subordinate and for Failing to Avoid Creating the Appearance of Preferential Treatment

October 15, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a United States Marshal for Entering into a Restricted Area of a Sheriff's Office and a County Jail Without Authorization

October 2, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a then Assistant United States Attorney for Improperly Disclosing Grand Jury Materials to an Unauthorized Individual

October 2, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a then DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge for Failing to Report Misconduct Allegations

September 24, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a BOP Assistant Director for Engaging in Inappropriate Personal Relationships with a BOP Contractor and with a BOP Union Executive, for Misusing a BOP-issued Cell Phone, and for Lack of Candor; and by a BOP Union Executive for Engaging in an Inappropriate Personal Relationship with a BOP Assistant Director

September 17, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a FBI Special Agent in Charge for Failing to Report an Intimate Relationship with a Subordinate and for Taking Actions that Lacked Impartiality, Demonstrated Favoritism Toward the Subordinate, and Contributed to the Decline in Staff Morale

August 29, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a Then Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Misuse of DOJ-Issued Computers and for False Statements

August 5, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by Two DEA Special Agents and a DEA Supervisory Special Agent for Violations of the DEA’s Confidential Source Policy

July 8, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a DEA Group Supervisor for Actions Related to a Confidential Source Including Approving Payments to the Source without Proper Justification and Engaging in an Improper Personal Relationship; and by a DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge for Failing to Properly Supervise the Group Supervisor

June 11, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an FBI Special Agent in Charge for Using the Office for Private Gain and Dereliction of Supervisory Responsibility

June 10, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a Senior DEA Official for Violating Ethics Regulations, DEA Standards of Conduct, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and for Lack of Candor; by a Member of the DEA Senior Executive Service for Aiding and Abetting the Senior DEA Official’s Misconduct; and by a JMD Senior IT Manager for Violating DOJ Contractor Security Policy

June 6, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an FBI Unit Chief for Misusing her Position by Attempting to Ensure her Daughter Received an FBI Offer of Employment

June 6, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a DOJ Trial Attorney for Misuse of DOJ Issued Computer and Cellular Telephone

June 5, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a United States Marshal for Making an Inappropriate Comment about Shooting a Judge and for Lack of Candor

May 30, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an Assistant U.S. Attorney for Possessing, Transporting, and Consuming Marijuana Edibles; Falsely Denying Controlled Substance Use on a Security Form; and Lack of Candor

May 29, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an FBI Deputy Assistant Director for Unauthorized Contacts with the Media, Disclosing Law Enforcement and Other Sensitive Information to the Media, and Accepting a Gift from the Media

May 14, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an FBI Attorney for Shoplifting at the United States Marine Corps Base Quantico Exchange

May 1, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Falsely Representing that the Former DAAG was a High-Level DOJ Official

April 30, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an FBI Special Agent in Charge and Assistant Special Agent in Charge for Failing to Ensure Contact with a Known Drug Trafficker was Handled According to FBI Policy for Confidential Human Sources, and for Failing to Report and Preventing the Reporting of Misconduct Allegations

April 29, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge for Failure to Act in a Professional Manner, and by a DEA Special Agent in Charge for Favoritism and Providing False Statements to the OIG Concerning the Allegations Involving the ASAC

March 11, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a Bureau of Prisons Warden for Directing a Prison Renovation Project Without Acquiring Required Approvals or Involving Proper Personnel

February 19, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a U.S. Marshal and Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal for Harassing and Making Retaliatory Statements About a Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal, Retaliating Against Another Deputy U.S. Marshal for Filing a Grievance, and Lack of Candor

February 5, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an FBI Supervisory Special Agent for Making False Representations, Working for an FBI Contractor, Accepting Gifts from an FBI Applicant, Assisting the FBI Applicant in the Employment Selection Process, and Misusing a Government Vehicle and Cell Phone

January 29, 2019

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by Two Current Senior FBI Officials and One Retired FBI Official While Providing Oversight on an FBI Contract


2018

December 4, 2018

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a Senior DOJ Official for Ethical Misconduct, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, and Lack of Candor to the OIG

October 18, 2018

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by U.S. Marshals Service Management for Committing Gross Mismanagement Resulting in a Gross Waste of Taxpayer Funds in its Handling of Serious Misconduct Allegations Against a Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal

October 16, 2018

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an FBI Official for Accepting Gifts From Members of the Media and for Lack of Candor

October 10, 2018

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by Three FBI Employees and One FBI Task Force Officer for Violating DOJ and FBI Computer Rules of Behavior and FBI Policy by Forwarding a United Kingdom Intelligence Report Regarding the Manchester Arena Bombing and Other Sensitive or Restricted Emails

August 6, 2018

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an FBI Special Agent for Receiving Gifts from a Former FBI Confidential Human Source, Using the Source After Deactivation, Protecting the Source and the Source’s Illegal Business, Misusing FBI Assets for Personal Gain, Lack of Candor, and Computer Security Policy Violations

July 18, 2018

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a U.S. Marshal for Engaging in Retaliatory Behavior Towards a Subordinate

July 18, 2018

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a DOJ Supervisory Attorney for Sexually Harassing a Subordinate and for Creating a Hostile Work Environment, and by a Second DOJ Supervisory Attorney for Instructing a Subordinate Not to Discuss Certain Events and for Lack of Candor

June 21, 2018

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by ATF Supervisory Special Agent for the Unauthorized Disclosure of Statutorily Protected Information

June 20, 2018

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by U.S. Marshal for Failing to Work an 8 Hour Day in Violation of Executive Branch Ethics Regulations, U.S. Marshals Service Leave Regulations, and U.S. Marshals Service Time & Attendance Policy

April 30, 2018

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a Former DEA Senior Official for Underreporting Post-DEA Employment Income While Receiving Disability Compensation

April 30, 2018

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an FBI Special Agent for Contacting Witnesses for an Improper Purpose, Divulging Law Enforcement Sensitive Information to Unauthorized Individuals, Providing Misleading Testimony, Providing False Information to the OIG, Mishandling Classified Information, and Misusing Government Devices and his Position

April 23, 2018

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a Former Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal for Holding and Failing to Report a Position Outside the Federal Government; Misusing Official Time, a Government Vehicle, and Government Electronic Devices; and Having Inappropriate Contacts with Individuals Under Criminal Investigation

April 10, 2018

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a Former Special Agent in Charge for Failing to Report an Intimate Relationship with a Subordinate

March 28, 2018

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a DEA Division Counsel for Using DEA Resources to Raise Funds for a Charitable Organization Outside of the CFC — Summary | Press Release

March 27, 2018

Investigative Summary: Finding of Misconduct by a USMS Official for Improperly Approving Danger Pay at a Foreign Duty Location

March 14, 2018

Investigative Summary: Findings of Reasonable Grounds to Believe that an FBI Technician Suffered Reprisal as a Result of Protected Disclosures in Violation of FBI Whistleblower Regulations — Summary | Press Release

February 20, 2018

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an FBI Special Agent-in-Charge for Engaging in an Inappropriate Romantic Relationship with a Subordinate and Misuse of a Government Vehicle

January 29, 2018

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by Three Senior FBI Officials Who Violated Ethics Regulations by Soliciting Gifts to the FBI by Asking Private Entities to Pay for Alcohol at FBI Training Programs for State and Local Law Enforcement Officials


2017

November 21, 2017

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a DEA Special Agent-in-Charge for Engaging in an Unprofessional Personal Relationship with, and Showing Favoritism Toward, a Subordinate and Participating in a Wasteful Travel Assignment

November 15, 2017

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a U.S. Marshal for Misuse of Government Vehicle, Provision of Special Treatment and Favoritism to Local Officials, and Lack of Candor

October 16, 2017

Investigative Summary: Findings of Reasonable Grounds to Believe that an FBI Technician Suffered Reprisal as a Result of Protected Disclosures in Violation of FBI Whistleblower Regulations

October 16, 2017

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal for Engaging in Sexual Activity Within Government Space, Attempting to Impede the OIG’s Investigation, Making a False Statement to the OIG, and Unauthorized Disclosure of Non-Public Information

September 25, 2017

Investigative Summary: Finding of Misconduct by an FBI Supervisory Special Agent for Violations of FBI Policies Regarding the Use, Security, and Maintenance of Firearms

September 14, 2017

Investigative Summary: Findings Concerning Misconduct by an ATF Resident Agent in Charge for Multiple Failures in the Management of an Operation, and by an AUSA for Having an Inappropriate Relationship With an ATF Agent and Violating Professional Responsibilities

August 28, 2017

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a Bureau of Prisons Warden for Showing Partiality to an Inmate and Engaging in Conduct That Created the Appearance of an Inappropriate Relationship With That Inmate

August 14, 2017

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal for Having an Inappropriate Relationship With a Subordinate, Making False Statements to a Supervisor, and Submitting Misleading Statistics

July 13, 2017

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a Bureau of Prisons Physician for Providing Medication to a Bureau of Prisons Nurse for Unauthorized Purposes

June 6, 2017

Investigative Summary: Findings Concerning Improper Hiring Practices, Inappropriate Interactions with Subordinates and a Contractor, and False Statements by a Senior Executive with the Executive Office for Immigration Review

May 16, 2017

Investigative Summary: Finding of Misconduct by a Former United States Attorney for Having an Inappropriate Relationship With a Subordinate

March 15, 2017

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a Former Acting U.S. Marshal for Sexual Harassment, Engaging in a Sexual Relationship With a Subordinate, and Attempting to Impede the OIG's Investigation

February 23, 2017

Investigative Summary: Findings of Retaliation by Several USMS Supervisors for Perceived Cooperation With an OIG Investigation, and Violation of Travel Regulations and Policy by the District’s U.S. Marshal

February 15, 2017

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an FBI Senior Executive for Violating Federal Conflict of Interest Rules, Failure to Report Source of Spouse’s Income, and Related Misconduct

January 19, 2017

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Sexual Harassment in the Workplace


2016

November 17, 2016

Investigative Summary: Findings of Reasonable Grounds to Believe that an FBI Special Agent Suffered Reprisal as a Result of Protected Disclosures in Violation of FBI Whistleblower Regulations

October 12, 2016

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge for Operating a Government Vehicle and Carrying a Firearm While Intoxicated

September 28, 2016

Investigative Summary: Findings Concerning Misuse of Government Vehicle, Position, and Subordinates’ Time by a U.S. Marshal; and Failing to Report Misconduct and Other Misconduct by a Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal

September 22, 2016

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a DOJ Trial Attorney for Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, Assaulting a Police Officer, and Lack of Candor

September 20, 2016

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an AUSA for Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

July 28, 2016

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an AUSA for Failing to Declare Items and Pay Customs Duties Upon Reentry Into the U.S. From International Travel

July 7, 2016

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an FBI Special Agent for the Unauthorized Disclosure of Court-Sealed, Sensitive Law Enforcement Information to the Media

June 28, 2016

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal for Driving a Government Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol While On Duty

June 15, 2016

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge for Misuse of Position, Soliciting and Accepting Gifts from Subordinates, and Unprofessional Behavior

June 7, 2016

Investigative Summary: Findings Concerning Misconduct by a U.S. Attorney for Having an Inappropriate Relationship with a Subordinate, Attempting to Influence or Impede an OIG Investigation, and Other Misconduct

June 6, 2016

Investigative Summary: Finding of Reasonable Grounds to Believe that an FBI Supervisory Special Agent Suffered Reprisal as a Result of Protected Disclosures in Violation of FBI Whistleblower Regulations

April 4, 2016

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge For Submitting False Travel Vouchers, Lacking Candor, and Other Misconduct In Connection With His Relocation

March 24, 2016

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an AUSA for Improperly Receiving, Viewing, Copying, and Sharing Personally Identifiable Information of Coworkers, and Lacking Candor with Supervisors

March 24, 2016

Investigative Summary: Conclusion of the OIG’s Examination of Conduct by FBI Personnel Associated with Former FBI Special Agent Matthew Lowry

February 10, 2016

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an FBI Unit Chief, Including Acceptance of Gifts from Vendors, Giving Preferential Treatment, and Misuse of Position

February 4, 2016

Investigative Summary: Findings Concerning a Lack of Candor to the OIG by a BOP Warden

January 21, 2016

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a U.S. Marshal Concerning Misuse of Subordinates’ Time, Misuse of Position, Participation in Activities Outside His Employment, and Other Matters

January 7, 2016

Investigative Summary: Findings Concerning the DEA’s Use of a TSA Airport Security Screener as a Paid Confidential Source

January 7, 2016

Investigative Summary: Findings Concerning the DEA’s Use of Amtrak Employees as Paid Confidential Sources


2015

December 17, 2015

Investigative Summary: Findings Concerning Misuse of a Government Travel Card by a U.S. Attorney

December 8, 2015

Investigative Summary: Findings Concerning a DOJ Attorney Who Sent Harassing E-mails to Government Employees and Lacked Candor with the OIG

November 23, 2015

Investigative Summary: Findings Concerning On-Duty Gambling and Related Misconduct by an ATF Special Agent in Charge While in a Prior Position

October 15, 2015

Investigative Summary: Findings Concerning the Absence from Work Without Approved Leave of a DOJ Attorney

September 15, 2015

Investigative Summary: Findings of Mishandling of Sensitive Information, Misusing Government Resources and Position, and Engaging in Unauthorized Pro Bono Legal Work by an AUSA

September 15, 2015

Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a U.S. Marshal for Creating a Hostile Work Environment and Failing to Report an Employee’s Alleged Misconduct

August 19, 2015

Investigative Summary: Finding of Ethics Violation by a Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal for Failing to Report Financial Interests in Outside Business

August 6, 2015

Investigative Summary: Findings Concerning Allegations of Misconduct by a DOJ Attorney Involving Misuse of Position

August 6, 2015

Investigative Summary: Findings Concerning Allegations of Misconduct by a USMS Assistant Director Involving Misuse of Position and a Personal Relationship With a Subordinate

August 6, 2015

Investigative Summary: Findings Concerning Allegations of Misconduct by an OIG Supervisory Employee Involving Conduct Prejudicial to the OIG and Sending Sensitive OIG Information Outside of the OIG

August 6, 2015

Investigative Summary: Findings Concerning Allegations of Misconduct by an FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Involving Sexual Harassment

June 4, 2015

Investigative Summary: Findings Concerning Allegations of Misconduct by a U.S. Marshal Involving Personal Relationships With Employees



Investigative Summaries Provided in Response to Requests from Members of Congress for Cases Prior to April 2015

Beginning in January 2010, in response to a standing request from certain members of Congress, the OIG semiannually provided to the requesting members summaries of closed cases involving as subjects members of the Senior Executive Service and employees at the GS-15 grade level or above, and Assistant U.S. Attorneys, in which the OIG found misconduct and no prosecution resulted. These summaries, linked below, covered the period from January 2009 through March 31, 2015.

NOTE: The summaries contain information about the status of action taken on the matters as a result of the OIG’s referral to the relevant DOJ component. The reported statuses were based on information available at the time of the initial report. They do not reflect the current status or, unless otherwise noted, the final disposition.

October 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015

April 1, 2014 – September 30, 2014

October 1, 2013 – March 31, 2014

April 1, 2013 – September 30, 2013

October 1, 2012 – March 31, 2013

April 1, 2012 – September 30, 2012

October 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012

April 1, 2011 – September 30, 2011

October 1, 2010 – March 31, 2011

May 1, 2010 – September 30, 2010

January 1, 2009 – April 30, 2010

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