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FTC OIG Investigates Disclosure of FTC Nonpublic Information to the Media

Report Information

Date Issued
Description
Over a 2-year period, the FTC OIG assessed 23 potential disclosures of nonpublic FTC information (NPI) to the media. To determine whether unauthorized disclosures of NPI occurred and, if so, the source of those disclosures, the OIG conducted extensive investigative activities. Over the course of the investigation, the OIG documented patterns in the disclosures but was unable to identify a responsible individual.   
File
FTC OIG Investigative Summary 5.11.26.pdf
Joint Report
Yes
Participating OIG
Federal Trade Commission OIG
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

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