how is the attorney general supposed to disagree with an ig report

by Dr. Susana O'Hara III 3 min read

Who does the IG report to?

Who does the Inspector General report to? According to the Inspector General Act, the Inspector General serves under the general supervision of the DHS Secretary and has a dual and independent reporting relationship to the Secretary and the Congress.

What happens during an IG investigation?

Q: What happens when an investigation is complete? A: Generally, when an investigation is complete, OIG will produce a report based upon relevant witness interviews, records, and other evidence. The report will be reviewed within OIG to ensure that it is fact-based, objective, and clear.

Who investigates the US attorney general?

The State Bar of CaliforniaThe State Bar of California takes complaints against attorney, investigates those complaints and prosecutes attorneys against whom allegations of unethical conduct appear to be justified.

What is the OIG responsible for?

Who We Are. Since its 1976 establishment, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) has been at the forefront of the Nation's efforts to fight waste, fraud and abuse and to improving the efficiency of Medicare, Medicaid and more than 100 other Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) programs.

What happens after an IG complaint?

The complaints resolution process begins when a complaint is received by the IG. If possible, the IG will acknowledge receipt of the complaint at that time. If the complaint was received via fax, e-mail, or mail, the IG is required to confirm receipt (in writing, by telephone, or in person) within 5 duty days.

Can you appeal an IG complaint?

Appeals must be submitted in writing and postmarked or electronically submitted within 90 calendar days after the date provided in the response letter. The correspondence must clearly identify the determination that is being appealed and the assigned request number.

How powerful is the attorney general?

The Attorney General of the United States – appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate – heads the DOJ with its more than 100,000 attorneys, special agents, and other staff. It represents the United States in federal criminal and civil litigation, and provides legal advice to the President and Cabinet.

How does us Attorney General's work?

The principal duties of the Attorney General are to: Represent the United States in legal matters. Supervise and direct the administration and operation of the offices, boards, divisions, and bureaus that comprise the Department.

What's the difference between US attorney and attorney general?

The president appoints U.S. attorneys, who mainly serve as administrators. Assistant U.S. attorneys handle the bulk of the trial work. The U.S. attorney general, who is the chief law enforcement officer in the United States and the head of the Department of Justice, has supervisory responsibility over U.S. attorneys.

What are the 3 statutory goals of an OIG?

We have three clear goals: (1) fight fraud, waste, and abuse, (2) promote quality, safety, and value in HHS programs and for HHS beneficiaries, and (3) advance excellence and innovation.

Does OIG prosecute?

DOJ OIG Special Agents investigate alleged violations of fraud, abuse and integrity laws that govern DOJ employees, operations, grantees and contractors. These investigations sometimes lead to criminal prosecution or civil or administrative action.

What is OIG compliance?

OIG compliance programs provide oversight toward promoting ethical and lawful corporate conduct that focus on encouraging prevention, detection and resolution of occurrences of conduct that do not meet federal and state law, and a hospital or health system's business policies.

How long does it take IG to investigate?

Once you ask us to take another look, your content will be reviewed again by Instagram, usually within 24 hours. If we find we've made a mistake, we'll let you know, and the content your reported will be removed.

How long does an IG complaint take?

Answer: Most investigations are completed within 90 days, but can take longer depending on the complexity of the case. 12. Question: How do you determine the status of your complaint or obtain a copy of the report? Answer: Contact the IG office where you submitted your complaint.

What is the investigative process?

The investigative process is a progression of activities or steps moving from evidence gathering tasks, to information analysis, to theory development and validation, to forming reasonable ground to believe, and finally to the arrest and charge of a suspect.

Are IG complaints Anonymous?

If you file your complaint anonymously, we will not know who you are, and we will not be able to contact you to request additional information. A quicker way to resolve your complaint, could be to first contact your local or command-level Inspector General's Office.

Why did the inspector general not seek to interview Barr?

The inspector general noted in his report that he did not seek to interview Barr because his report focused on Park Police conduct.

Why didn't Barr interview Trump?

The inspector general noted in his report that he did not seek to interview Barr because his report focused on Park Police conduct. In June 2020, Barr said at a news conference that the decision to clear the park was made before he was aware of Trump's plans.

What did the ops commander tell Barr?

Barr responded by asking why people were still on H Street outside the White House and that he thought it would be cleared by now.

Did the Attorney General mention the presidential visit to the park?

The Park Police operations commander said "the Attorney General did not mention a potential presidential visit to the park," according to the report.

The Report

  • According to a new report, Attorney General William Barr disagrees with what is arguably the most important conclusion from the Justice Department inspector general’s investigation. That is the Inspector General’s conclusions regarding the origins of the Trump-Russia probe. The Washington Post, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter, rep...
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Solid Legal basis?

  • Michael Horowitz, the inspector general, reportedly determined that the bureau had a solid legal basis to launch the investigation. It initially focused on four Trump campaign associates, the Post reports. The associates would include Carter Page, George Papadopoulos, Michael Flynn, and Paul Manafort. Frantic Trump hater Peter Strzok, the terminated FBI counterintelligence official, …
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The Incident That Launched ‘Informantgate’

  • The incident that launched the probe came from a prominent diplomat, a Hillary supporter, Alexander Downer. He just happened upon George Papadopoulos, drank with him, and was given superficial information about Clinton. The information was previously fed to Papadopoulos by a prominent professor. That professor — Joseph Mifsud — also came upon Papadopoulos by cha…
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Not Enough Information

  • Barr could include a letter with his objections or make a public statement about the IG report. President Trump seemed to think the IG report will find his way and said it would be ‘historic,’ perhaps that stemmed from his lingering belief in the system or maybe he was thinking of the Durham report at the time. Maybe it will be. We will have to wait and see.
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