But the report did admit that the project "highlighted" some general conflicts of interest that could come up if HIID remained in its current capacity. Even with proper management, the report said, there are "unforeseeable risks inherent in a worldwide enterprise such as HIID."
In 1998, Sachs became head of the KSG's new, more research-oriented Center for International Development. Last summer he resigned the directorship of HIID, saying he wanted to spend more time on his new position.
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Officials have emphasized that his resignation--and not the investigation--was one of the main factors prompting Fineberg to appoint the task force and request the review.