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https://www.oig.dhs.gov/
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DHS
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Department of Homeland Security
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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

Former Sacramento Resident Charged in Unemployment Insurance Fraud Scheme

Former Sacramento Resident Charged in Unemployment Insurance Fraud Scheme
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Former Sacramento Resident Charged in Unemployment Insurance Fraud Scheme SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Terence Aubrey Larker, 35, of Las Vegas, previously of Sacramento, was arrested today after a federal grand jury returned an eight-count indictment last Thursday, charging him with mail fraud and,,,

he Office for Bombing Prevention Needs to Improve Its Management and Assessment of Capabilities to Counter Improvised Explosive Devices

2022
OIG-22-33
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

The objective was to determine the extent that Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) manages and assesses national capabilities to counter improvised explosive devices (C-IED). OBP needs to improve management of component participation or...

FEMA Followed Its Declaration Request Policies, but Could Improve Its Records Management

2022
OIG-22-32
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) consistently followed Federal laws, regulations, and its own policies and procedures when responding to disaster declaration requests from states, territories, and tribes, and making recommendations to the President.

Carrick Meth Dealer Gets 10-Year Prison Sentence

Carrick Meth Dealer Gets 10-Year Prison Sentence
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Carrick Meth Dealer Gets 10-Year Prison Sentence PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 120 months of imprisonment to be followed by five years of supervised release on his conviction of federal narcotics laws related to a nine-month Title III,,,

Former attorney sentenced for detainee list bribery scheme

Former attorney sentenced for detainee list bribery scheme
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Former attorney sentenced for detainee list bribery scheme LAREDO, Texas - A 32-year-old McAllen attorney has been ordered to federal prison following his convictions of conspiracy to commit bribery and bribery of a public official, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Roel Alaniz pleaded,,,

I&A Identified Threats prior to January 6, 2021, but Did Not Issue Any Intelligence Products before the U.S. Capitol Breach (REDACTED)

2022
OIG-22-29
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

The objective was to evaluate I&A’s responsibility for providing intelligence to state and local officials in advance of the January 6 events, and whether and how I&A fulfilled its responsibility.

Albany Woman Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Insurance Fraud

Albany Woman Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Insurance Fraud
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Albany Woman Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Insurance Fraud ALBANY, NEW YORK – Jamie Johnson, age 36, of Albany, pled guilty today to conspiring to commit mail fraud and aggravated identity theft. Johnson admitted to filing false unemployment insurance applications online with the New York State,,,

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