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Every year, federal law enforcement agencies seize millions of dollars in assets in the course of investigations. The AFF was established to receive the proceeds of forfeiture and holds more than $1 billion in assets. DOJ uses the proceeds from forfeitures primarily to cover the costs of forfeiture activities. DOJ also shares forfeiture proceeds with state and local agencies that participate in joint investigations through its equitable sharing program. GAO was asked to review (1) AFF's revenues and expenditures from fiscal years 2003 through 2011 and DOJ's processes for carrying over funds for the next fiscal year, and (2) the extent to which DOJ has established controls to help ensure that the equitable sharing program is implemented in accordance with established guidance. GAO analyzed data on AFF revenues, expenditures, and balances; interviewed DOJ officials; and analyzed a sample of 25 equitable sharing determinations, which included 5 determinations from each relevant DOJ agency. GAO's analysis of the samples was not generalizable, but provided insight into DOJ's decisions.Product Identifiers
PublisherCreateSpace
ISBN-101974229440
ISBN-139781974229444
eBay Product ID (ePID)27081651279
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TypeNot Available
Publication Year2017
Subject AreaRéférence
LanguageEnglish
AuthorU. S. Government Accountability Office
Number of Pages58 Pages
SubjectResearch
Publication NameJustice Assets Forfeiture Fund : transparency of Balances and Controls over Equitable Sharing Should Be Improved : Report to Congressional Requesters
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Item Weight7.2 Oz
Item Length11 in
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Item Width8.5 in