Final Report: Use of Appropriated Funds to Settle a Claim

EAC OIG conducted an evaluation of EAC's use of appropriated funds purpose of settling a claim brought by a candidate for the position of general counsel, at the request of U.S. Representative Jo Ann Emerson. The objectives of the evaluation were to determine whether (1) EAC had authority to enter into such a settlement agreement, (2) EAC used proper fiscal year funds, and (3) EAC followed appropriate protocols in entering into the settlement agreement.