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Since we're discussing the IG Report, here's some info on the Hatch Act:
5 U.S. Code § 7326 - Penalties
An employee or individual who violates section 7323 or 7324 shall be subject to—
(1) disciplinary action consisting of removal, reduction in grade, debarment from Federal employment for a period not to exceed 5 years, suspension, or reprimand;
(2) an assessment of a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000; or
(3) any combination of the penalties described in paragraph (1) or (2).
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/part-III/subpart-F/chapter-73/subchapter-III
More Hatch Act info at Office of Special Counsel:
https://osc.gov/pages/hatchact-affectsme.aspx
https://osc.gov/Pages/HatchAct-FAQs.aspx