Asset Forfeiture: Opportunities to Improve Program Administration: Testimony

Abstract

This report discusses recently completed work involving the Justice and Customs asset forfeiture programs. In January 1990, the Comptroller General designated these programs as high risk areas warranting special audit attention. There have been considerable improvements in the management of both programs. On the legislative front, several important changes have also occurred. Legislation was enacted permitting administrative forfeiture of uncontested seized cash, regardless of the amount. This should reduce the court system's burden, permit more efficient use of U.S. Attorney resources, and allow money to be put to use sooner. Also legislation was passed allowing the Attorney General to warrant clear title to forfeited real properties, and requiring that each year Justice produce audited forfeiture fund financial statements. These changes should speed up real property dispositions and improve program oversight.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 13, 1991
Accession Number
ADA263320

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