Because of concerns raised about the professionalism and conduct of certain Dept. of Justice attorneys, as well as the process for holding them accountable to ethical standards, this report provides information about certain aspects of the operations of Justice's Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR). OPR is responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct involving Justice attorneys' exercise of their authority to investigate, litigate, or provide legal advice. The report provides information on 7 specific issues relating to OPR operations, which deal with the types of allegations, the sources of allegations, and the results of investigations.