The excellent work and accomplishments of the Attorney General's Office during the past fiscal year are summarized in our 2006 Annual Report.

The 45-page document shows the broad scope of work done by our staff from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. In addition to recapping achievements by each of our seven divisions, the report highlights major cases and initiatives, including:

• Aggressive work on several fronts to fight the scourge of methamphetamines
• Increased efforts against human and drug smuggling across the Mexican border
• A successful prosecution in the longest criminal trial in state history
• Substantial progress enforcing the law in the polygamous community of Colorado City, Arizona
• A $325 million settlement with Ameriquest, the nation's largest sub-prime mortgage lender
• Deceptive advertising settlements with four car dealers, who are paying $205,000 in fines

The report also describes the Office's responsibilities and jurisdiction (page 4) and contains a chart listing the top 10 consumer complaints the Office received (page 43).

One other point worth underscoring in the report is the Office's cost-effectiveness. Our work defending against liability lawsuits, for example, is outstanding. Claims of more than $2 billion were filed against the state last year, and only $9.4 million was paid.

This report makes it clear that our attorneys and staff do consistently fine work on behalf of the citizens of Arizona. Click here to review the 2006 Annual Report.

Terry Goddard