011 - Case Study

Special Agent, Southwest Border Field division, becomes involved in a dispute with the agency based on trivial and abusive actions by ATF management. After 3+ years on administrative leave without explanation or resolution, the agency agreed to a sizable settlement with the Agent as yet another example of wasted taxpayer funds and agency resources. One of the protracted issues under examination related to the allegations against the agent was minor and insignificant errors on travel vouchers. The managers involved in this flagrant waste fraud and abuse and abuse of authority remain in ATF management.