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https://www.oig.dhs.gov/
Abbreviation
DHS
Agencies
Department of Homeland Security
Federal Agency
Yes
Location

United States

What to Report to the OIG Hotline
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline is a resource for Federal employees and the public to report allegations of employee corruption, civil rights and civil liberties abuses, program fraud and financial crimes, and miscellaneous criminal and non-criminal activity associated with waste, abuse or fraud affecting the programs and operations of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). An individual may also report to the DHS OIG Hotline any information that an employee, former employee, applicant, or contractor reasonably believes is evidence of any of the following: Violation of any law, rule or regulation; Gross mismanagement; Gross waste of funds; Abuse of authority; or Substantial and specific danger to public health or safety. DHS employees and contractors may also contact the DHS OIG Hotline if an adverse personnel action has been taken, or threatened against them, in retaliation or reprisal for a protected disclosure that was made prior to the adverse personnel action.
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
The following matters are not generally investigated by DHS OIG: 911 emergencies EEO complaints Classified information To report undocumented immigrants, employers who hire undocumented immigrants or immigration irregularities or violations (not involving DHS employees) please call the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at 1-866-DHS-2-ICE to report suspicious activity. For more information click here: http://www.ICE.gov For questions and information regarding the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), please call the CBP INFO Center. The Center is open Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. EDT. You can ask your question via email or by calling 1-877-CBP-5511.If you are outside the U.S. you must call 202-325-8000 or click here for additional information: http://www.cbp.gov To determine the status of immigration matters or seek assistance in the immigration process, please contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.For more information, click here: https://www.uscis.gov
Hotline Page
https://www.oig.dhs.gov/hotline
Whistleblower Protection Page
https://www.oig.dhs.gov/whistleblower-protection
NDAA Page
https://www.oig.dhs.gov/ndaa

Management Alert - ICE Cannot Monitor All Unaccompanied Migrant Children Released from DHS and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Custody

2024
OIG-24-46
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could not monitor the location and status of all unaccompanied migrant children (UCs) or initiate removal proceedings as needed. During our ongoing audit to assess ICE’s ability to monitor the location and status of UCs who were released or transferred...

FEMA’s Inadequate Oversight Led to Delays in Closing Out Declared Disasters

2024
OIG-24-45
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) did not ensure that it closed out disaster declarations in a timely manner. We reviewed 79 disaster declarations and identified 26 programs with nearly $9.4 million in unliquidated funds that remained open beyond their approved periods of performance...

CBP Did Not Thoroughly Plan for CBP OneTM Risks, and Opportunities to Implement Improvements Exist

2024
OIG-24-48
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

Although U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) responded to CBPOne™ application weaknesses after implementation, it did not formallyassess and mitigate the technological risks involved with expanding theapplication to allow undocumented noncitizens (noncitizens) to scheduleappointments to present...

Results of January 2024 Unannounced Inspections of CBP Holding Facilities in the Del Rio Area (REDACTED

2024
OIG-24-44
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

In January 2024, we conducted onsite, unannounced inspections atfour U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities in the DelRio area, specifically three U.S. Border Patrol (Border Patrol)facilities and one Office of Field Operations (OFO) port of entry(POE).

FEMA Did Not Fully Implement the State-Administered Direct Housing Grant Program

2024
OIG-24-41
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) did not fullyimplement the State-Administered Direct Housing Grant Programrequired by Section 1211(a) of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of2018 (DRRA). Specifically, as of March 2024, FEMA had not issuedfinal regulations to fully implement the program...

Fugitive "Queen of the South" Returned to United States to Face Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Charges

Fugitive "Queen of the South" Returned to United States to Face Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Charges
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Fugitive "Queen of the South" Returned to United States to Face Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Charges

Maryland Woman Sentenced To 30 Months For A Series Of Fraud Schemes, Including Passport Fraud, Wire Fraud, And Bankruptcy Fraud

Maryland Woman Sentenced To 30 Months For A Series Of Fraud Schemes, Including Passport Fraud, Wire Fraud, And Bankruptcy Fraud
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Maryland Woman Sentenced To 30 Months For A Series Of Fraud Schemes, Including Passport Fraud, Wire Fraud, And Bankruptcy Fraud

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