An attorney working for the Justice Department (DOJ) did not work for five months but was paid anyway, according to an investigation by the Office of Inspector General.
The investigation found the unnamed "attorney’s time and attendance at work for approximately five months were unaccounted for, both by the attorney’s assigned division and by another Department component to which the attorney had been temporarily assigned."
"The OIG determined that for a period of months during which the attorney was receiving full salary and benefits, the attorney was not present at work, did not complete any work related functions, and was not on approved leave," a summary of the investigation findings said.
Lawyers working in U.S. Attorneys' Offices make a salary between $45,447 and $158,554.
The OIG noted that the government decided not to prosecute the attorney, but reached a settlement that resulted in the attorney’s resignation. The attorney also agreed to "repay a sum of money to the Department," which was not disclosed.