Justice Department Epstein Files Compliance Audited by Watchdog

April 23, 2026, 4:27 PM UTC

The Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General is initiating an audit of the department’s compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, according to a statement from the agency.

  • OIG will review the Justice Department’s process for collecting and redacting material consistent with the requirements of the act, statement says
  • OIG will issue a public report of the results when the audit is complete, statement says

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