# Administrative Investigation Board

# (AIB)

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# Workbook

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# Developed by the Office of Human Resources Management Policies and Programs Service, in collaboration with VHA, VBA, NCA, Office of General Counsel, and the VHA Employee Education System.

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## **July 2004** 

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**Forward**

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This workbook was developed as a tool for members of Administrative
Investigation Boards and is intended for use as a working document to
assist in the planning, conducting, analyzing and reporting of
investigations. This workbook can be reproduced locally as needed for
this purpose.

The content of this workbook is intended as a guide only. Official VA
policy regarding Administrative Investigations is contained in VA
Directive 0700 and VA Handbook 0700.

# Index

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####### Subject Page

Planning

# AIB Process Flow Chart 4

# AIB Planning Checklist 5

######  Developing a Timeline 8

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Identifying Issues

###### Guidance for Identifying Issues 10

###### Issue Identification Worksheet - Sample 11

###### Issue Identification Worksheet 12

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Evidence/Witnesses

###### Evidence/Witness Identification Worksheet - Sample 13

###### Evidence/Witness Identification Worksheet 14

###### Document/Evidence File Index - Sample 15

###### Document/Evidence File Index 16

###### Witness Planning Worksheet 17

Script/Instructions for Conducting Witness Interviews 19

Findings of Fact

Findings of Fact Worksheet - Sample 22

Findings of Fact Worksheet 23

Conclusions

Conclusions Worksheet -- Sample 24

Conclusions Worksheet 25

Writing the Report

Reminders 26

Outline 27

Worksheet 29

###### **AIB Process Flow Chart**

#   {#section-10 .unnumbered}

# AIB Planning Checklist

1.  **\_\_\_ Review the Authorization Letter -- clarify issues and
    scope.**

2.  \_\_\_ Obtain/review policies, regulations, etc. applicable to the

investigation.

3.  \_\_\_ Obtain/review collective bargaining agreements applicable to

employee witnesses.

4.  \_\_\_ Obtain/review document, evidence, reports, and any other

relevant information.

5.  \_\_\_ Develop a tentative timeline for conducting investigation
    based

on established timeframes (see worksheet #2), i.e.:

**\_\_\_ Completion of initial planning.**

**\_\_\_ Commencement of on-site interviews.**

**\_\_\_ Review findings.**

**\_\_\_ Complete final report.**

6.  **\_\_\_ Confer/meet with Board members to discuss:**

> **\_\_\_ Tentative timeline for completion.**
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> **\_\_\_ Schedules/availability.**
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> **\_\_\_ Assignment of duties and responsibilities.**
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> **\_\_\_ Discuss travel arrangements as needed.**
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> **\_\_\_ Identify detailed list of issues to be investigated.**

\_\_\_ Identify sources of information, documents, and evidence for each
issue.

**\_\_\_ Identify potential witnesses for each issue.**

7.  **\_\_\_ Make initial administrative arrangements:**

**\_\_\_ Contact local POC.**

**\_\_\_ Identify dates for witness interviews.**

**\_\_\_ Plan for any onsite visits as necessary.**

**\_\_\_ Identify documentary evidence needed.**

**\_\_\_ Identify physical evidence needed.**

> \_\_\_ Discuss and arrangement for custodial control over evidence.
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> \_\_\_ Arrange for physical space, computer support, assistance.

\_\_\_ Make arrangements for transcriptionist.

8.  **\_\_\_ Collect documents and evidence.**

9.  **\_\_\_ Request files and records.**

10. **\_\_\_ Establish and begin to compile the investigative file.**

11. **\_\_\_ Establish procedure to maintain security for evidence
    collected.**

12. **\_\_\_ Schedule witness interviews.**

13. **\_\_\_ Notify witnesses. Provide copy of witness rights and
    obligations.**

14. **\_\_\_ Determine sequence and timing of interviews.**

15. **\_\_\_ Develop witness interviewing plans (Hdbk 0700, App. G)**

\_\_\_ Identify questions and order of questions for each witness.

\_\_\_ Identify roles of Board members during each interview.

> **\_\_\_ Identify documents/evidence to be authenticated by each
> witness.**
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> **\_\_\_ Identify inconsistency in testimony that needs to be
> addressed with each witness.**
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> **\_\_\_ Identify and prepare for sensitive issues/questions and how
> to handle them.**

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#### Proposed Timeline

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+-------+----------+--------+-----------+--------------+-------+------+
| #     | #        | #      | #         | #            | #     | #    |
|       |          |        |           |              |       |      |
| #     | Commence | Co     | Commence  | Complete     | Com   | Su   |
|       | D        | mplete |           |              | plete | bmit |
| #     | ocument/ | Doc    | I         | Witness      | Draft |      |
| Appoi |          | ument/ | nterviews |              |       | F    |
| ntmen | Evidence |        |           | Interviews   | R     | inal |
| t of  |          | Ev     |           |              | eport |      |
|       | Review   | idence |           | and On-site  |       | Rep  |
| Board |          |        |           |              |       | ort. |
| Me    |          | Review |           | Visit(s)     |       |      |
| mbers |          |        |           |              |       | (due |
|       |          |        |           |              |       | d    |
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# NOTES

**Guidance for Identifying Issues**

Issues are questions to be answered by the investigation. Issues
generally include the who, what, where, when, and why of the incident
prompting the investigation. For example, the basic issues of an alleged
incident of wrongdoing would include:

1\. *What* occurred?

2\. *When, where, and how* did it occur?

3\. *Why* did the event occur?

4\. Was it appropriate for the event to occur in these circumstances?

> 5\. Should the subject have known not to take, or to take, the action
> under question?

Issues may be identified in the authorization letter. However, during
the course of the investigation some issues may be resolved while new
ones arise. Identify issues based on the allegations, known evidence,
etc.

**Certain issues common to most investigations:**

-   The nature and sequence of significant events -

    -   Did the event occur?

    -   If so, when, where, and how?

    -   Who was involved in the event?

    -   Did an event fail to occur that should have?

-   Any harm or adverse consequences resulting from the event or the
    failure of an event to occur --

-   The reasons the challenged action occurred (or did not occur) --

-   Whether there was an exercise of reasonable judgment --

-   Whether the subject should have known to take or not take a specific
    action -

-   Whether applicable standards, were met or violated --

    -   The reasons for the violation

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-   Whether there are any aggravating or mitigating factors -

**Issue Identification Worksheet**

**[Sample]{.underline}**

***[Scope of Investigation]{.underline}* [(as identified in
authorization letter]{.underline}): \_\_**[Whether Veteran P.A. was
verbally abused by employee Smith on June 1, 2003.]{.underline}

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**Issue #1:** [Whether employee Smith had contact with Veteran P.A. on
June 1, 2004.]{.underline}
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**Issue #2: \_\_**[What was the nature of Employee Smith's interaction
with Veteran P.A. on June 1, 2004.]{.underline}
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**Issue #3: \_\_**[Was employee Smith's behavior justified for any
reason ?]{.underline}**\_\_\_**

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**Issue #4: \_\_**[Was employee Smith's behavior considered abusive
?]{.underline} **\_\_\_\_\_**

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**Issue #5:
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**Issue Identification Worksheet**

***[Scope of Investigation]{.underline}* as identified in authorization
letter: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

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**Issue #4:
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**Issue #5:
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**Issue #6:
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**Evidence/Witness**

**Identification Worksheet**

**[Sample]{.underline}**

+-----------------+----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Issue:**      | **What documents and       | **What Witnesses may  |
|                 | evidence may be relevant   | be relevant to this   |
|                 | to this issue?**           | issue?**              |
+-----------------+----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Issue:**      | **a.** Computerized        | **a.** Veteran P.A.   |
| [Whether        | appointment record         |                       |
| employee Smith  |                            | **b.** Employee Smith |
| had contact     | **b.** Veteran Record      |                       |
| with Veteran    |                            | **c.** Employee Jones |
| P.A. on June 1, | **c.** Veteran written     |                       |
| 2004]{.underl   | complaint                  | **d.** Employee Brown |
| ine}**\_\_\_\_\ |                            |                       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_** | **d.**                     | **e.**                |
|                 |                            |                       |
| **\_\_\_\_\_\_\ | **e.**                     |                       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_** |                            |                       |
+-----------------+----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Issue:**      | **a.** Veteran Record      | **a.** Veteran P.A.   |
| [Determine the  |                            |                       |
| nature of       | **b.** Veteran written     | **b.** Employee Smith |
| employee        | complaint                  |                       |
| Smith's         |                            | **c.** Employee Jones |
| interaction     | **c.**                     |                       |
| with Veteran    |                            | **d.** Employee Brown |
| P.A. on June 1, | **d.**                     |                       |
| 200             |                            |                       |
| 4?]{.underline} |                            |                       |
+-----------------+----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Issue:** [Was | **a.**                     | **a.** Veteran P.A.   |
| employee        |                            |                       |
| Smith's         | **b.**                     | **b.** Employee Smith |
| behavior        |                            |                       |
| justified for   | **c.**                     | **c.** Supervisor     |
| any             |                            | Townsend              |
| reaso           | **d.**                     |                       |
| n?]{.underline} |                            | **d.**                |
+-----------------+----------------------------+-----------------------+

**Evidence/Witness**

**Identification Worksheet**

+-----------------+----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Issue:**      | **What documents and       | **What Witnesses may  |
|                 | evidence may be relevant   | be relevant to this   |
|                 | to this issue?**           | issue?**              |
+-----------------+----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Issue:        | **a.**                     | **a.**                |
| \_\_\_\_\_**    |                            |                       |
|                 | **b.**                     | **b.**                |
| **\_\_\_\_\_\_\ |                            |                       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_** | **c.**                     | **c.**                |
|                 |                            |                       |
| **\_\_\_\_\_\_\ | **d.**                     | **d.**                |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_** |                            |                       |
|                 | **e.**                     | **e.**                |
+-----------------+----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Issue:        | **a.**                     | **a.**                |
| \_\_\_\_\_**    |                            |                       |
|                 | **b.**                     | **b.**                |
| **\_\_\_\_\_\_\ |                            |                       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_** | **c.**                     | **c.**                |
|                 |                            |                       |
| **\_\_\_\_\_\_\ | **d.**                     | **d.**                |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_** |                            |                       |
|                 | **e.**                     | **e.**                |
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| **Issue:        | **a.**                     | **a.**                |
| \_\_\_\_\_**    |                            |                       |
|                 | **b.**                     | **b.**                |
| **\_\_\_\_\_\_\ |                            |                       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_** | **c.**                     | **c.**                |
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| **\_\_\_\_\_\_\ | **d.**                     | **d.**                |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_** |                            |                       |
|                 | **e.**                     | **e.**                |
+-----------------+----------------------------+-----------------------+

**Document/Evidence File Index**

**[Sample]{.underline}**

+------------------------+--------------------+------------+----------+
| ###                    | **Source:**        | **Date     | *        |
|                        |                    | R          | *Exhibit |
| ### Description:       |                    | eceived:** | \#**     |
+------------------------+--------------------+------------+----------+
| Veteran P. A. written  | Veteran P. A.      | June 2,    | A        |
| complaint              |                    | 2004       |          |
+------------------------+--------------------+------------+----------+
| Computerized           | Employee Roberts;  | June 20,   | B        |
| Appointment Record     |                    | 2004       |          |
|                        | Scheduling Clerk   |            |          |
+------------------------+--------------------+------------+----------+
| Veteran P.A. Record    | Employee Cardwell; | June 21,   | C        |
|                        |                    | 2004       |          |
|                        | Release of         |            |          |
|                        | Information Clerk  |            |          |
+------------------------+--------------------+------------+----------+
| Time Card for Employee | Supervisor         | June 21,   | D        |
| Smith                  | Townsend;          | 2004       |          |
+------------------------+--------------------+------------+----------+
|                        |                    |            |          |
+------------------------+--------------------+------------+----------+
|                        |                    |            |          |
+------------------------+--------------------+------------+----------+
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+------------------------+--------------------+------------+----------+
|                        |                    |            |          |
+------------------------+--------------------+------------+----------+
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+------------------------+--------------------+------------+----------+
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+------------------------+--------------------+------------+----------+

**Document/Evidence File Index**

+------------------------+--------------------+------------+----------+
| ###                    | **Source:**        | **Date     | *        |
|                        |                    | R          | *Exhibit |
| ### Description:       |                    | eceived:** | \#**     |
+------------------------+--------------------+------------+----------+
|                        |                    |            |          |
+------------------------+--------------------+------------+----------+
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#### Witness Planning Worksheet

**(Use for each witness)**

##### Witness name: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 

Title/Position:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Witness's role in matter being investigation:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Work phone: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ E-mail:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Work Address:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

VA Employee? Y N

VA Patient/Beneficiary? Y N

Member CBU? Y N

Subject of Investigation? Y N

**NEED FOR TESTIMONY:**

-   List investigation issues related to this witness:

-   List prior statements/documents prepared by witness:

-   List other evidence relevant to the witness:

-   Nature of any suspected misconduct and relevant standards:

#### Witness Planning Worksheet -- Cont.

**QUESTIONS/AREAS OF INQUIRY FOR WITNESS INTERVIEW:**

-   Relation of witness to issue:

-   Credibility of witness, i.e. opportunity to observe, competence,
    etc.

-   Material facts surrounding allegation/issue:

-   Corroboration of other evidence:

-   Authentication of Evidence:

-   Other:

    **Script/Instructions**

    **for Conducting Witness**

    **Interviews**

    **I. Before you begin recording:**

    **(Greet the witness and provide them some indication as to where
    they are to sit).**

    "Thank you for coming today. We understand your busy work schedule
    and we appreciate you taking the time to talk with us. Let me
    introduce the Board members. I am \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_and I
    am serving as Chairperson of the Administrative Investigation Board.
    To my right is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and to my left is
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. They comprise the other members
    of the 3 member Board.

    We have been appointed and authorized to conduct an investigation
    into an allegation. We have identified you as someone who may have
    some relevant information regarding this allegation and this is why
    we have called upon you today. But before we begin we need to
    address some administrative matters."

    **(Hand the witness, and their representative if one is present, a
    NOTICE OF WITNESS OBLIGATIONS, PROTECTIONS, AND PRIVACY MATTERS
    which can be developed using Appendix J to VA Handbook 0700) -**

    "First, I need to have you to take a moment and read and sign this
    NOTICE OF WITNESS OBLIGATIONS, PROTECTIONS, AND PRIVACY MATTERS. If
    you have any questions, this is the appropriate time to ask them.

    **(Obtain the witness' signature and the signature of the
    representative if one is present)** "If you don't have any
    questions, then I need you (and your representative) to sign the
    bottom of the form. Thank you very much."

    **(If applicable, have the witness complete the designation of
    representative form. This form may be developed using Appendix K to
    VA Handbook 0700).**

    "I also do not see a designation of representative form for the
    representative that you have with you today. So I need you to please
    sign this form indicating whom you have designated to assist you
    during this interview."

    "We will be tape recording (or using a court reporter to record)
    this interview. Therefore, I need you to ensure your responses are
    loud enough to be heard on the recording device. Also, I need to you
    say "yes" or "no" rather than shaking your head and using other
    types of non-verbal signals. If you need to take a break during the
    interview, please indicate so and we will go off the record."

    "Do you have any questions before we begin? If not, then we will go
    on the record."

    **II. Opening the Interview (Begin the recording device or court
    reporter.)**

> "Today is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(day of week),
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(date). The time is
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Speaking is
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, Chair of the
> Administrative Investigation convened for the purpose of hearing
> testimony of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(witness) concerning
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
>
> We are meeting in Room \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, building
> \_\_\_\_\_ at \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (indicate facility, i.e. VA
> Medical Center)."
>
> "Present in the room
> are:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(state
> the names of all the persons in the room and their role in the
> investigation, team members, witness and representative). This
> interview is being \[tape recorded / videotaped / etc.\]."

**(If applicable, note for the record whether the witness is testifying
pursuant to a guarantee that the information will not be used for
criminal prosecution, or other restrictions.)**

"I need to Administer the Oath before we begin. Would you prefer to
"swear" or "affirm" your testimony?"

"Please state your full name and your current position and employer."

"Do you solemnly swear (affirm) that the testimony you will give in the
case under investigation will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth \[if sworn, add: "So help you God"\]?"

WITNESS: \_\_\_\_ (I do).

"For the record, I would like to state that I have obtained the witness'
signature on the Statement of Employee Rights and Responsibilities (or
reasons for declining to sign) and Designation of Representative (if
applicable)."

"We will now begin." **Begin your questions (see Witness Plan).**

### III. Concluding the Interview 

"Is there any additional information we have not asked you that we
should know?"

"Are there any other witnesses that you believe would have information
about the matters we discussed?"

Is there anything you would like to clarify about the testimony you have
given here today?"

"Do the other Board members have any further questions?"

"Would you like to make a statement or do you have anything further to
offer to help the Board with this investigation?"

"Your testimony will be typed or summarized. You will have the
opportunity to review this document, make clerical corrections and
attach a supplementary statement. You will then be asked to sign and
date the document and return it within \_\_\_\_\_ days of receipt. If I
do not receive a corrected copy within the timeframe allotted it will be
deemed accurate and accepted into the record. Do you understand these
instructions?"

"I need to advise you that you may be called back to answer some
additional questions. Be advised that you will remain under oath. You
are not to discuss this interview with anyone who might be involved in
this case, other than a member of this Board \[or your representative\].
If you have questions, or if anyone else tries to discuss your testimony
with you, or if someone tries to take action against you for cooperating
with this investigation, please tell me immediately."

"Again, thank you for your cooperation today with the Administrative
Investigation Board. We will now go off the record." **Turn off the
recorder.**

Determine whether to document the interview by a transcript or summary
declaration. Fix the cassette so it cannot be erased, and label, date
and initial the tape. Then (1) prepare the declaration or (2) deliver
the tape for transcription (Note: the tapes must be stored in the
investigative file after they are transcribed).

### 

### IV. Preparing Verbatim Transcripts

If verbatim transcripts are desired, they can be prepared by court
reporting services or by support staff.

Transcripts may be prepared in any standard "deposition" format.
Regional Counsel can provide samples.

If practicable, ask the court reporter to index the transcript. For a
minimal additional cost, an index will greatly simplify finding specific
testimony for AIB members and users of the report.

> Upon receipt of the transcript, provide a copy of the individual
> testimony have the witness review the transcript. List any necessary
> corrections of transcription errors on an attached sheet (not on the
> transcript)/ Provide a separate signed and dated statement, if needed
> to correct any misstatements or to provide important clarifying
> information if necessary. Attach any statement or corrections page to
> the transcript;

Have the witness sign the transcript and return it to you for inclusion
in the investigative file.

If the witness refuses to sign, ascertain the witness's reasons, and
summarize the reasons for refusal in the report of investigation.

**Findings of Facts Worksheet**

Findings of Fact are factual statements relevant to the issues
investigated that have been determined to be true. Findings of fact
shall be specific with respect to times, places, persons, and events.

A finding of fact must be:

1\) supported by evidence objectively establishing its truth;

2\) not substantially contradicted by other evidence; *and*

> 3\) does not require inferences or other interpretations that may
> reasonably be disputed.

NOTE: Determinations that do not meet all of these criteria shall be
listed as "conclusions".

**[Sample]{.underline}**

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **Findings of Fact:** | **Description of      | **Evidence Exhibit \# |
|                       | Evidence supporting   | and Citation:**       |
|                       | Finding:**            |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **Example of          | 1\. Veteran Record    | 1\. Ex. C, page 202   |
| Finding:**            |                       |                       |
|                       | 2\. Appointment       | 2\. Ex. B, page 2     |
| Veteran P.A. was in   | Record                |                       |
| employee Smith's      |                       | 3\. Exhibit J, page   |
| office at 2:00 p.m.   | 3\. Veteran P.A.      | 12, lines 13-17       |
| on June 1, 2003.      | sworn testimony       |                       |
|                       |                       | 4\. Exhibit H, page   |
|                       | 4\. Employee Jones'   | 8, lines 24-26        |
|                       | sworn testimony       |                       |
|                       |                       | 5\. Exhibit D, page 5 |
|                       | 5\. Employee Brown's  |                       |
|                       | sworn testimony       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Employee Smith spoke  | 1\. Veteran P.A.      | 1\. Exhibit J, page   |
| to Veteran P.A. in a  | sworn testimony       | 22, lines 15-24       |
| loud and serious tone |                       |                       |
| of voice on June 1,   | 2\. Employee Jones'   | 2\. Exhibit H, page   |
| 2004, stating "I      | sworn testimony       | 12, lines 9-13        |
| don't have time for   |                       |                       |
| this nonsense."       |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

**Findings of Fact Worksheet:**

  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
  **Finding of Fact:**    **Description of        **Evidence Exhibit \#
                          Evidence supporting     and Citation:**
                          Finding:**              

                                                  

                                                  

                                                  

                                                  
  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------

**Conclusions Worksheet**

All issues raised in the investigation that are not resolved in the
findings of facts shall be resolved in the conclusions.

Conclusions must be supported by a preponderance of the evidence (i.e.
more likely true than not true).

Conclusions shall be stated clearly, followed by a concise statement of
the basis for the conclusion, including the facts, evidence, policies,
regulations, standards, etc., upon which the conclusion is based.

Any evidence that materially conflicts with a conclusion of the AIB must
also be specifically identified and the resolution of the conflict shall
be discussed.

**[Sample]{.underline}**

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **Conclusion:**       | **Statement of basis  | **Identification of   |
|                       | for conclusion:**     | conflicting evidence  |
|                       |                       | and resolution:**     |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **Example:**          | Both the Veteran and  | Employee Brown        |
|                       | Employee Jones        | testified she         |
| Employee Smith was    | provided consistent   | overheard only the    |
| disrespectful to      | sworn testimony in    | tone of employee      |
| Veteran P.A. on June  | support of this.      | Smith's words, and    |
| 1, 2003, when he told |                       | the tone reflected a  |
| Veteran P.A. in a     |                       | "joking" manner of    |
| loud and serious tone |                       | speaking. However,    |
| of voice "I don't     |                       | Ms. Brown only heard  |
| have time for this    |                       | the first part of the |
| nonsense."            |                       | interaction between   |
|                       |                       | Mr. Smith and Veteran |
|                       |                       | P.A. and did not here |
|                       |                       | the portion witnessed |
|                       |                       | by employee Jones.    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

**Conclusion Worksheet:**

  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
  **Conclusion:**         **Statement of basis    **Identification of
                          for conclusion:**       conflicting evidence
                                                  and resolution:**

                                                  

                                                  

                                                  

                                                  
  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------

## **Writing the Report**

Reminders

-   Remember your audience may include individuals unfamiliar to
    functions, terminology, and organizations.

-   Explain references, terminology, and acronyms as needed.

-   **Identify the specific evidence relied upon for each finding of
    fact.**

-   **Ensure that all evidence relied upon is contained and referenced
    as an exhibit in the report and file.**

-   **Where appropriate, use official titles rather than personal
    names.**

-   **Clearly identify each conclusion and address (in the "analysis"
    section) why you believe it to be true.**

-   **Identify how you resolved significant inconsistencies or conflicts
    in evidence with an objective analysis.**

-   **Provide "Recommendations" only if required or permitted in the
    authorization letter. Ensure any recommendations are well supported
    by your findings and conclusions.**

## **Writing the Report Worksheet**

NOTE: This worksheet is provided solely for the purpose of planning the
report and can be used to take notes and identify the general content of
the report that will need to be addressed in greater detail in the final
report.

**REPORT OUTLINE**

**I. Preliminary Statement**

a\. Identify the authority for conducting investigation.

b\. Identify the scope of the investigation.

c\. List or summarize the witnesses interviewed.

e\. Identify important relevant material contained in the report.

d\. Discuss any significant problems or procedural matters.

**II. Findings of Fact**

a\. Factual statements relevant to the issues investigated.

b\. Be specific with respect to times, places, persons, and events.

c\. Identify the exhibits containing evidence supporting the finding.

> d\. References to transcripts or large exhibits must include page
> numbers.

**III. Conclusions**

> a\. Determinations, other than findings of fact, that are supported by
> a preponderance of evidence.
>
> b\. These include interpretation of evidence, resolution of
> conflicting evidence, credibility assessments, application of
> technical standards.
>
> c\. State the conclusion followed by a concise statement of the basis
> for the conclusion, including the facts or evidence upon which the
> conclusion is based.
>
> d\. Conclusions should resolve disputed facts material to the issues.

**IV. Signature**

a\. Each member shall sign unless impracticable to do so.

b\. Include a statement as to why a member did not sign.

> c\. Signatures reflect the accuracy of the report and view of a
> majority of members.

**V. Exhibits**

a\. Any material referred to or considered in the findings of fact or
conclusions.

> b\. An index of all exhibits shall be prepared identifying each by
> number, description, and source.

**OPTIONAL REPORT COMPONENTS**

**Executive Summary** -- The AIB may summarize the investigation's
scope, issues, findings, and conclusions in an "executive summary,"
which should be formatted as a transmittal letter for the investigation
report. Such a summary is particularly helpful for investigations with
complex findings or conclusions. Executive summaries do not constitute
the findings or conclusions of the AIB.

**Recommendations (only include if specifically authorized by convening
authority)** - Must be firmly based on evidence, findings of fact, and
conclusions. Must state clearly the evidence, findings of fact, or
conclusion on which they are based. Must be stated in terms such that
they can be implemented directly by the convening authority. May
recommend "appropriate corrective action" and the specific misconduct
for which corrective action is deemed appropriate. Do not recommend a
specific level of discipline.

**Separate Opinions** -- Any member who disagrees with a material part
of the report should prepare and attach a signed "separate opinion"
identifying those matters with which he or she disagrees, the specific
reasons therefore, and any evidence relied upon.

**Explanatory Material** -- The AIB should consider including helpful
diagrams and charts, organization charts, and witness identification
list with the report. These materials should be included as exhibits if
they are used as evidence, but should be included as attachments
otherwise.

**Important Correspondence** -- Important correspondence about the
investigation, such as objections by witnesses or their representatives
or coordinating letters regarding investigations, should be included as
attachments.

##### **Report Outline Worksheet**

**I. Preliminary Statement:**

I have completed the administrative investigation into the allegation of
(State allegation or scope if investigation from authorization letter)
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
In conducting this investigation, I interviewed the following
individuals (list the interviewees and why they were identified as
relevant witnesses... Also explain if some relevant witnesses were not
interviewed, i.e. not available, etc.)

1\. Witness: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Position:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Why or why not they were interviewed:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

2\. Witness: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Position:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Why or why not they were interviewed:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

3\. Witness: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Position:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Why or why not they were interviewed:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

4\. Witness: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Position:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Why or why not they were interviewed:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

5\. Witness: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Position:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Why or why not they were interviewed:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Significant Procedural Issues -- Discuss any issues such as delays or
extensions, witness rights, representation issues, obstructions,
criminal ramifications affecting the conduct of the investigation, etc.)
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**II. Findings of Fact:**

Finding:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Exhibit #: \_\_\_\_\_\_ Page: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Source:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Finding:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Exhibit #: \_\_\_\_\_\_ Page: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Source:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Finding:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Exhibit #: \_\_\_\_\_\_ Page: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Source:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Finding:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Exhibit #: \_\_\_\_\_\_ Page: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Source:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Finding:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Exhibit #: \_\_\_\_\_\_ Page: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Source:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Finding:
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**IV. Recommendations (If authorized):**

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