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Tag Archives: law enforcement
Deterring Financial Crime with the Bank Secrecy Act
Money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit activities pose threats to national security and the integrity of the U.S. financial system. The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) requires financial institutions—such as banks and money transmitters—to verify customers’ identities and report suspicious … Continue reading
Posted in Financial Markets and Institutions
Tagged Anti-money laundering, Bank examination, Bank secrecy, Bank supervision, Compliance oversight, crime, Crime prevention, Electronic funds transfer, FBI, Federal Reserve, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, financial institutions, Financial Markets and Community Investment, financial regulation, financial regulators, Financial services regulation, law enforcement, Michael Clements, money laundering, Regulatory burden, Suspicious activities, Treasury Department, White collar crime
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How Much Does Crime Cost?
Burglary, murder, identity theft—all crimes have costs for victims and society. The Department of Justice reported that federal, state, and local governments spent more than $280 billion in 2012 on criminal justice, including police protection, the court system, and prisons. … Continue reading
GAO’s Homeland Security and Justice Team
GAO’s workforce is organized largely by subject area, with most employees working in 1 of 14 mission teams, many of which we have highlighted on the WatchBlog. Today we’ll be putting the spotlight on the Homeland Security & Justice (HSJ) … Continue reading
Posted in About GAO, Mission Team
Tagged ATF, border, border security, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, Bureau of Prisons, campaigns, CBP, critical infrastructure, Customs and Border Patrol, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, DHS, DOJ, elections, emergency preparedness, emergency response, FEMA, homeland security, HSJ, immigration, judiciary, Justice, law enforcement, mission team, Secure Flight, Transportation Security Administration, TSA
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