Issaquah, Washington man sentenced to 7 years in prison for dealing fentanyl and other drugs on the darknet
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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
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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
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FEMA Did Not Implement Controls to Prevent More than $3.7 Billion in Improper Payments from the Lost Wages Assistance Program
2022
OIG-22-69
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
Pandemic
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) did not implement controls that may have prevented the 21 state workforce agencies (SWA) in our review from distributing more than $3.7 billion in improper payments through its Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program.
ICE and CBP Should Improve Visa Security Program Screening and Vetting Operations
2022
OIG-22-70
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are the primary collaborators on the Visa Security Program (VSP), with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) having a limited role.
U.S. Border Patrol Screened Migrants at the Southwest Border but Could Strengthen Processes
2022
OIG-22-71
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
The U.S. Border Patrol within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) followed its screening procedures to prevent migrants with serious criminal backgrounds or individuals on the terrorist watch list from entering the United States. We determined that Border Patrol agents conducted required record...
A Review of FEMA Funding for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Response and Relie
2022
OIG-22-72
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
Pandemic
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided approximately $49.3 million of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic relief funds to Springfield, MA; Coeur D’Alene, ID; Sheridan County, NE; Marion County, GA; White Earth Nation in Minnesota; and Jicarilla Apache Nation in New Mexico.
DHS Component Collaboration on Law Enforcement Virtual Training Is Limited
2022
OIG-22-67
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Homeland Security component collaboration on law enforcement virtual training simulators is limited. Specifically, components are not always aware of other DHS components’ research, purchases, capabilities, or availability of law enforcement virtual training simulators.
FEMA Needs to Improve Its Oversight of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program
2022
OIG-22-56
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must improve its oversight of the National Board’s (Board) administration of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) to ensure individuals receive aid in a timely manner and that program funding is used in accordance with Federal requirements.
CBP and CWMD Need to Improve Monitoring and Maintenance of Radiation Portal Monitor Systems For Official Use Only
2022
OIG-22-39
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Homeland Security’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) co-manage the Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM) program but do not monitor and maintain RPM systems to ensure they continue to meet needed capabilities.
Jeannette Man Pleads Guilty in IRS Impersonation Fraud Scheme
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Investigative Press Release
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California Man Used Nevada Post Offices to Mail 250 Pounds of Oregon Marijuana to Western Pennsylvania
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Investigative Press Release
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