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Inspector General's Investigation

According to the review, on six separate occasions, Band had been warned about focusing his efforts on football rather than his government assignments. "One former colleague alleged that Band was spending a considerable amount of his time working on personal matters and conducting business for the Washington Redskins," the report noted.

In a Dec. 5, 2008 comment about the inspector general's investigation the deputy director of the Marshals Service, Brian Beckwith, wrote to Inspector General Glenn Fine, "The USMS agrees additional steps should be taken to ensure all employees are aware of the need for formal authorization of outside employment or activities. ?The Human Resources Division and the Office of General Counsel will work together to promulgate policy changes that will strengthen our procedure and oversight."

Jacob Stein, Band's attorney, signed a comment on Band's activity, which is included in the report.

"He was granted permission by the U.S. Marshals Services for government personnel to take time off for the events he covered. The alleged misuse of resources consisted of telephone calls, e-mails and other such incidentals and are of no moment in an investigation in which employees spent time. ? Mr. Band had no control, knowledge or decision-making discretion with respect to the use of any government vehicle or government personnel," it said.

According to the inspector general, the U.S. Attorney's Offices in Boston and the Eastern District of Virginia declined criminal prosecution in the matter.