The Justice Department's Antitrust Division and Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF) marked the fifth anniversary of the PCSF with a gathering in Washington, which included law enforcement partners and key government stakeholders. The event featured speeches from Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter and PCSF Director Daniel Glad, among others.

Kanter emphasized the increasing influence of the PCSF and highlighted the significance of criminal antitrust enforcement. Director Glad recounted the history, mission, and future plans of the PCSF. Mark Greenblatt, Inspector General for the Department of Interior and Chair of the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, praised the collaborative model of the PCSF but stressed that more work is needed to address growing risks in contract and grant oversight.

Several panels were part of the event, featuring representatives from partner agencies. Jill Baisinger from the Department of Commerce and Tammy Hull from the U.S. Postal Service discussed current threats to procurement oversight and mitigation strategies. Experts from the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (OIG) and U.S. Agency for International Development OIG addressed global considerations. The day concluded with discussions on data analytics and collaboration by panelists from various inspector general offices.

The PCSF aims to tackle antitrust crimes affecting government procurement at all levels—federal, state, and local. Since its launch in November 2019, it has initiated over 145 criminal investigations and trained more than 39,000 individuals. The efforts have resulted in over 60 guilty pleas or trial convictions involving over $575 million worth of contracts.

AAG Kanter’s remarks can be viewed here.

Director Glad’s remarks can be viewed here.