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

CBP Border Patrol Stations and Ports of Entry in Southern California Generally Met TEDS Standards

2022
OIG-22-26
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

Our objective was to determine whether U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) complied with the National Standards on Transport, Escort, Detention, and Search (TEDS) standards.

Ex-Deportation Officer Sentenced to 15 Months in Federal Prison for ‘Structuring’ Assets to Conceal Them During Divorce Proceedings

Ex-Deportation Officer Sentenced to 15 Months in Federal Prison for ‘Structuring’ Assets to Conceal Them During Divorce Proceedings
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Ex-Deportation Officer Sentenced to 15 Months in Federal Prison for ‘Structuring’ Assets to Conceal Them During Divorce Proceedings LOS ANGELES – A former deportation officer with the Department of Homeland Security was sentenced today to 15 months in federal prison for “structuring” charges for,,,

Virginia Inmate Sentenced for Role in Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Scheme

Virginia Inmate Sentenced for Role in Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Scheme
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Virginia Inmate Sentenced for Role in Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Scheme NORFOLK, Va. – A Virginia inmate was sentenced today to 57 months in prison for his involvement in a scheme to obtain pandemic-related unemployment benefits by using the personal identifying information of over 30 other,,,

Rio Grande Valley Area Border Patrol Struggles with High Volumes of Detainees and Cases of Prolonged Detention but Has Taken Consistent Measures to Improve Conditions in Facilities

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

Our objective was to determine whether U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) complied with the National Standards on Transport, Escort, Detention, and Search (TEDS) standards.

Review of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Fiscal Year 2021 Drug Control Budget Formulation Compliance Report

2022
OIG-22-21
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

At least every 3 years, the Office of Inspector General is required to review the report and provide a conclusion about the reliability of each assertion made in the report.

Review of Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers' Fiscal Year 2021 Drug Control Budget Formulation Compliance Report

2022
OIG-22-20
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

At least every 3 years, the Office of Inspector General is required to review the report and provide a conclusion about the reliability of each assertion made in the report.

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