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Customs Service: Penalty Assessment and Collection Process Is Improving

GGD-88-74 Published: Jul 21, 1988. Publicly Released: Aug 02, 1988.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Customs Service's assessment, processing, and collection procedures at four district fines, penalties, and forfeiture (FP&F) offices to determine whether they needed improvement.

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Accounting proceduresElectronic data processingCollection proceduresCustoms administrationFines (penalties)Import regulationInformation systemsInternal controlsLaw enforcementCivil fines and penalties