DOJ OIG: Bonuses and Other Favorable Personnel Actions for Drug Enforcement Administration Employees Involved in Alleged Sexual Misconduct Incidents

In the 2015 report on the handling of sexual harassment and misconduct allegations by the Department’s law enforcement components, the OIG reviewed three misconduct cases involving 14 subjects. For this review, OIG requested promotion, bonus, and award information and documents for each of the 14 employees.

OIG’s review found there were 20 award requests made in connection with the 14 individuals described in our report. Although none of the 14 individuals received promotions, we found that in 10 instances, 8 employees received bonuses, awards, or other favorable personnel actions, contrary to DEA policy.