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Accomplishments of FBI Undercover Operations

GGD-84-79 Published: Aug 21, 1984. Publicly Released: Sep 20, 1984.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the accuracy of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) reporting of accomplishments resulting from undercover operations.

Recommendations

Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Department of Justice The Attorney General should direct the Director, FBI, to report to Congress and the public the value of seized narcotics separately from other accomplishments classified as recoveries.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

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Justice and Law Enforcement
Cost analysisFederal intelligence agenciesLaw enforcementReporting requirementsUndercover operationsConvictionsNarcoticsData errorsSecuritiesSearch and seizure