Justice Department: Litigation and Collection of Civil Fines and Penalties

GGD-88-23FS Published: Jan 07, 1988. Publicly Released: Feb 10, 1988.

Highlights

In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Department of Justice's (DOJ) efforts to litigate and collect civil fines and penalties.

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Topics

Auditing and Financial Management

Agency missionsCollection proceduresDamages (legal)Debt collectionFines (penalties)Government collectionsJudicial remediesLaw enforcementLitigationProposed legislation