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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

Roseburg Daycare Owner Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds

Roseburg Daycare Owner Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
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Roseburg Daycare Owner Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds EUGENE, Ore.—The owner of a Roseburg, Oregon in-home daycare facility pleaded guilty today in federal court for stealing federal childcare funds. Katie Jo Thompson, 31, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government funds,,,

Magalia Resident Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for $77,000 FEMA Fraud in Connection with the Paradise Camp Fire

Magalia Resident Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for $77,000 FEMA Fraud in Connection with the Paradise Camp Fire
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
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Magalia Resident Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for $77,000 FEMA Fraud in Connection with the Paradise Camp Fire SACRAMENTO, Calif. — U.S. District Judge William B. Shubb sentenced Deborah Laughlin, 66, of Magalia, today to 12 months in prison and ordered to pay $77,249 in restitution for making,,,

Three Individuals Plead Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining Pandemic Unemployment Benefits for Virginia Prison Inmates

Three Individuals Plead Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining Pandemic Unemployment Benefits for Virginia Prison Inmates
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
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Three Individuals Plead Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining Pandemic Unemployment Benefits for Virginia Prison Inmates RICHMOND, Va. – Three individuals pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to use the personal identifying information (PII) of Virginia prison inmates in order to fraudulently,,,

Former officer sent to prison for accepting bribe

Former officer sent to prison for accepting bribe
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Investigative Press Release
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Former officer sent to prison for accepting bribe McALLEN, Texas – A 48-year-old Mission resident has been ordered to federal prison after allowing drugs into the country, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Oziel Cantu is a former Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer. He pleaded,,,

DHS and CBP Should Improve Intellectual Property Rights Management and Enforcement - Law Enforcement Sensitive

2022
OIG-22-52
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

The objective was to determine the extent to which the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) manage and enforce the priority trade issue related to intellectual property rights (IPR).

Tarzana Accountant Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charge for Helping Client Fraudulently Obtain $1.2 Million COVID-Related Business Loan

Tarzana Accountant Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charge for Helping Client Fraudulently Obtain $1.2 Million COVID-Related Business Loan
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Tarzana Accountant Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charge for Helping Client Fraudulently Obtain $1.2 Million COVID-Related Business Loan LOS ANGELES – A San Fernando Valley certified public accountant pleaded guilty today to a federal criminal charge for helping a long-time client fraudulently obtain a $1.2,,,

The Office of Intelligence and Analysis Needs to Improve Its Open Source Intelligence Reporting

2022
OIG-22-50
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

The objective was to determine the extent to which the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) has an effective process for collecting, managing, and protecting open source intelligence (OSINT) for operational and intelligence purposes.

Assessment of FEMA’s Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Program

2022
OIG-22-51
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

The objective was to determine the extent to which the Public Assistance Alternative Procedures (PAAP) met the goals set forth in Section 428 of the Stafford Act and did so in accordance with legislation and FEMA guidelines since the alternate procedures were made available in 2013.

Major black tar heroin conspiracy in Katy lands three men in prison

Major black tar heroin conspiracy in Katy lands three men in prison
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Major black tar heroin conspiracy in Katy lands three men in prison HOUSTON – Three men have been ordered to federal prison following their convictions of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Esteban Lopez Hernandez, 41, illegally,,,

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