April 23 (UPI) -- The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General announced Thursday that it would audit the department's release of the files from its investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The audit comes amid active complaints from politicians and the public that the department failed to release all the files on the late Epstein and improperly concealed the names of some people named in the files.
The office "is initiating an audit of DOJ's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Our preliminary objective is to evaluate the DOJ's processes for identifying, redacting and releasing records in its possession as required by the Act," a statement from Inspector General William Blier said Thursday.
The release said the watchdog will review, "the DOJ's identification, collection, and production of responsive material; DOJ guidance and processes for redacting and withholding material consistent with the requirements enumerated in the Act; and DOJ's processes for addressing post-release publication concerns. If circumstances warrant, the OIG will consider addressing other issues that may arise during the course of the audit."
The office will release a report after the audit.
