Internal Review Confirms Hagedorn Took Immediate and Decisive Action
An internal review commissioned by Congressman Jim Hagedorn confirms Hagedorn took immediate and decisive steps to uncover all facts and reestablish best practices to administer his office’s franked mail program.
Hagedorn became aware of possible excessive mail services charges on June 18, 2020. Within 48 hours of discovery, Hagedorn:
- Commissioned an internal review by outside counsel
- Ordered cancelation of franked mail contracts
- Fired his chief of staff
- Directed office staff to receive new training
- Reestablished his policy that no contracts be awarded without pre-approval from pertinent House committees or administrative offices