Department of Homeland Security

We determined that component personnel are not always safeguarding or tracking sensitive assets that, if lost, would result in critical mission impact or loss of life. Additionally, component’s practices surrounding badges may result in unnecessary risk. We recommended that DHS enhance policy...

We identified vulnerabilities with FAMS contributions to aviation security. Details related to FAMS operations and flight coverage presented in the report are classified or designated as Sensitive Security Information. We made five recommendations that will enhance FAMS’ overall effectiveness. We...

We determined that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) site visits provide minimal assurance that H-1B visa participants are compliant and not engaged in fraudulent activity. These shortfalls exist for various reasons. USCIS does not ensure that petitioners who previously abused the...

In this classified report, we identified vulnerabilities with TSA's screener performance, screening equipment, and associated procedures. Details related to our testing results presented in the report are classified or designated Sensitive Security Information. We are making eight recommendations...

This is a classified report. We determined that the Office of Intelligence and Analysis continues to provide effective oversight of the department-wide intelligence system and maintains programs to monitor ongoing security practices. In addition, the United States Coast Guard is in the process of...

We determined that DC's Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency resolved our previously identified issues and demonstrated improvements to its monitoring and oversight management of State Homeland Security Program and Urban Area Security Initiative grant sub-recipients. DC’s implementation of...

Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) followed applicable Federal grant requirements. It is FEMA’s responsibility to hold Mississippi accountable for proper grant administration. MEMA did not provide proper oversight of a $29.9 million Hazard Mitigation grant, or follow Federal Regulations...

We determined that due to changes DHS made to the process, political appointees do not influence FOIA processors to delay or withhold the release of FOIA information. Unlike the former process, the new process does not provide opportunities for political appointees in headquarters to inappropriately...

We conducted this investigation in response to allegations that a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at the Detroit Port of Entry, received a letter of reprimand prompted by his supervisor in reprisal for Complainant's attempt to report perceived Fourth Amendment and racial profiling...

FEMA is currently responding to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, some of the most catastrophic disasters in recent United States history. Damages from Hurricane Harvey are estimated to exceed $100 billion. On September 22, 2017, The State of Texas General Land Office (Texas) entered into an...