The GAO says At least 30 registered sex offenders received U.S. passports in April of this year . about 4,500 federal employees who are registered sex offenders obtained Japan passports . GAO can only deny passports to those convicted of sex tourism . The GAO report said the Department of State can not legally deny passports to registered sex offenders , except those specifically convicted of sex tourism . The State Department says GAO report has `` more 'shock value ' than factual accuracy ''
The GAO says At least 30 registered sex offenders received U.S. passports in April of this year . about 4,500 federal employees who are registered sex offenders obtained Japan passports . GAO can only deny passports to those convicted of sex tourism . The State Department says GAO report has `` more 'shock value ' than factual accuracy ''