Madoff investigation report [US SEC OIG] News
Madoff investigation report [US SEC OIG]

Investigation of Failure of the SEC to Uncover Bernard Madoff's Ponzi Scheme, US Securities and Exchange Commission Office of the Inspector General, released September 2, 2009 [reporting that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made a number of missteps that could have uncovered the fraud committed by Bernard Madoff at an earlier date].

Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here. Latest commentary available here. JURIST has more on Bernard Madoff.

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