Neil Barofsky

Partner

Neil Barofsky was the special inspector general of the Troubled Asset Relief Program from 2008 to 2011 and is the author of "Bailout," his account of that experience. He is currently a partner at Jenner & Block LLP.

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Bloomberg Opinion

Why the Small-Business Bailout Went to the Big Guys

The watchdog for the flawed 2008 Troubled Asset Relief Program explains how things went wrong again.

April 30, 2020

April 30, 2020

OpinionNeil Barofsky

Why the Small-Business Bailout Went to the Big Guys

The watchdog for the flawed 2008 Troubled Asset Relief Program explains how things went wrong again.

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March 23, 2020

March 23, 2020

OpinionNeil Barofsky

Big Bailouts Need Fierce Watchdogs

Congress should make sure that strong oversight bodies are monitoring the coronavirus relief programs. A 2008 crisis veteran remembers what went wrong (and right).

April 25, 2016

April 25, 2016

OpinionNeil M Barofsky

U.S. Treasury Takes a Stand for Transparency

Its "customer due diligence" rule isn't perfect, but it'll make it harder for scoundrels to find safe haven in U.S. banks.

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