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About The U.S.T.P. - U.S. Trustee Program

 

The United States Trustee Program is the component of the Department of Justice responsible for overseeing the administration of bankruptcy cases and private trustees under 28 U.S.C. § 586 and 11 U.S.C. § 101, et seq.

It consists of an Executive Office for U.S. Trustees (EOUST) in Washington, DC; 21 regional U.S. Trustees; and 95 field offices.

This site contains information about the United States Trustee Program and the federal bankruptcy system.

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September 3, 2010 12:41 PM
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Detecting and combating Bankruptcy Fraud is a U.S. Trustee Program priority. For information on how to report suspected bankruptcy fraud, click here.



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U.S. Trustee Program Employment Opportunities are located on the USAJOBS.gov Web site.


Important Notices
Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP)

August 25, 2010
In cooperation with the U.S. Department of Treasury and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Trustee Program has developed a one-page Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions to assist consumers in learning about the Home Affordable Modification Program. The Fact Sheet and FAQs are available on the General Consumer Information page of this Web site under the "For Homeowners" section.
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FBI and USTP Issue Intelligence Assessment

August 3, 2010
The FBI and USTP have issued a jointly prepared Intelligence Assessment (IA) titled ‘US Bankruptcy System Exploited to Perpetrate Foreclosure Rescue Schemes.’ The IA examines the impact of fraudulent bankruptcy filings on the current mortgage industry crisis. Click here to view the IA.
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USTP Participates in 'Operation Stolen Dreams'

June 17, 2010
The USTP participated in "Operation Stolen Dreams," the broadest mortgage fraud sweep in history which was announced by the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force today. For information on the announcement, click here.

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USTP Announces Resolution of Litigation Against Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases

June 7, 2010
Director Cliff White announced the USTP's successful resolution of litigation against Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., as part of its ongoing efforts to protect homeowners in bankruptcy. For complete information on the agreement reached among the Federal Trade Commission, the USTP, and Countrywide, click here.

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