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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

Columbus woman sentenced to eight years in prison for conspiring to kidnap Hilliard couple

Columbus woman sentenced to eight years in prison for conspiring to kidnap Hilliard couple
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Investigative Press Release
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Columbus woman sentenced to eight years in prison for conspiring to kidnap Hilliard couple COLUMBUS, Ohio – Denia I. Avila, 39, of Columbus was sentenced to 96 months in prison for leading a failed conspiracy that attempted twice to kidnap her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend. Court documents say,,,

Memphis Man Pled Guilty to Calling in Bomb Threat and for Being a Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Sentenced to 7 Years

Memphis Man Pled Guilty to Calling in Bomb Threat and for Being a Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Sentenced to 7 Years
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Investigative Press Release
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Memphis Man Pled Guilty to Calling in Bomb Threat and for Being a Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Sentenced to 7 Years Memphis, TN – Christopher Cobb, 33, has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Joseph C. Murphy Jr., United States,,,

Former Saratoga County Resident Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy

Former Saratoga County Resident Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy
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Investigative Press Release
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Former Saratoga County Resident Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy ALBANY, NEW YORK – Christopher L. Vandermark, age 57, formerly of Gansevoort, New York, pled guilty today to engaging in a money laundering conspiracy designed to conceal proceeds from a multi-state unemployment insurance,,,

Man admits to enticing South Texas minor into commercial sex

Man admits to enticing South Texas minor into commercial sex
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Investigative Press Release
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Man admits to enticing South Texas minor into commercial sex HOUSTON – A 23-year-old man has entered a guilty plea for enticement of a minor online, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Today, Malcom Lenard Thomas, Houston, admitted he communicated via Instagram with whom he thought was a 15,,,

FEMA Needs to Improve Oversight and Management of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Property Acquisitions

2022
OIG-22-46
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

FEMA did not oversee and manage Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) property acquisition projects efficiently or effectively, nor can FEMA provide assurance that projects are awarded equitably.

FEMA Needs to Improve Oversight and Management of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Property Acquisitions

2022
OIG-22-46
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

FEMA did not oversee and manage Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) property acquisition projects efficiently or effectively, nor can FEMA provide assurance that projects are awarded equitably.

Federal agent charged with sexually groping passenger

Federal agent charged with sexually groping passenger
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Investigative Press Release
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Federal agent charged with sexually groping passenger HOUSTON – A 34-year-old Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer is now in custody for allegedly violating a passenger’s civil rights and obstruction, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Law enforcement arrested Christopher Edwards,,,

Department of Homeland Security's FY 2021 Compliance with the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 and Executive Order 13520, Reducing Improper Payments

2022
OIG-22-45
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security did not comply with the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 (PIIA) in fiscal year 2021.

Federal Agent Charged with Making False Statements in Connection with a Personal Relationship with a Victim Witness

Federal Agent Charged with Making False Statements in Connection with a Personal Relationship with a Victim Witness
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Investigative Press Release
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Federal Agent Charged with Making False Statements in Connection with a Personal Relationship with a Victim Witness SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal grand jury in San Francisco returned a three-count indictment today against Melissa Saurwein, 43, of Martinez, charging her with making false statements,,,

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