I'd hardly be surprised. The first N articles of policy of any government agency are "In case of trouble, cover your ass."
Everyone involved in this blatant attempt at covering up, not only this error, but all future errors, should immediately lose their job, including ALL (bloated) pension benefits.
Everyone involved in this blatant attempt at covering up, not only this error, but all future errors, should immediately lose their job, including ALL (bloated) pension benefits.