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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

Federal agent guilty of aiding drug smuggling

Federal agent guilty of aiding drug smuggling
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Federal agent guilty of aiding drug smuggling McALLEN, Texas – A Border Patrol (BP) agent has pleaded guilty to attempting to aid and abet smuggling cocaine through a BP checkpoint, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Oberlin Cortez Pena Jr., 22, La Joya, pleaded guilty today. As part,,,

Fort Myers Beach Man Pleads Guilty To FEMA Fraud

Fort Myers Beach Man Pleads Guilty To FEMA Fraud
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
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Fort Myers Beach Man Pleads Guilty To FEMA Fraud Fort Myers, Florida – Roberto Armando Mimmo (60, Fort Myers Beach) has pleaded guilty to fraud in connection with a major disaster. Mimmo faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. According to the,,,

DHS Needs Additional Oversight and Documentation to Ensure Progress in Joint Cybersecurity Efforts

2022
OIG-22-06
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

We determined that DHS made some progress in improving cybersecurity collaboration and coordination in accordance with the CAP and memorandums. Over the past 6 years, DHS participated in critical infrastructure programs, improved cyber situational awareness, collocated DHS and DoD liaisons, and...

Major Management and Performance Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security

2022
OIG-22-05
Top Management Challenges
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

Pursuant to the Reports Consolidation Act of 2000, the Office of Inspector General must issue an annual statement summarizing what the Inspector General considers the most serious management and performance challenges facing the Department of Homeland Security and assessing its progress addressing...

Independent Auditors' Report on DHS' FY 2021 Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting

2022
OIG-22-08
Other
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

The attached report presents the results of an integrated audit of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS’) consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2021 and 2020 and internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2021. This audit is required by the Chief Financial...

Many Factors Hinder ICE’s Ability to Maintain Adequate Medical Staffing at Detention Facilities

2022
OIG-22-03
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

The objective was to assess the causes and impact of medical vacancies at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities and determine whether existing medical staffing plans and vacancies at detention facilities hinder ICE detainees’ access to adequate medical care.

Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Methamphetamine

Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Methamphetamine
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
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Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Methamphetamine PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania pleaded guilty in federal court to violation federal narcotics laws related to a nine-month Title III wiretap investigation into drug trafficking in and around the counties of Jefferson,,,

Man Sentenced to 70 Months for Role in International Lottery Fraud Scheme Targeting the Elderly

Man Sentenced to 70 Months for Role in International Lottery Fraud Scheme Targeting the Elderly
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
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Man Sentenced to 70 Months for Role in International Lottery Fraud Scheme Targeting the Elderly TUCSON, Ariz. – Joseph Andre Batts, 44, of Sicklerville, New Jersey, was sentenced yesterday by Senior U.S. District Judge Raner C. Collins to 70 months in prison. Batts previously pleaded guilty to,,,

Archdiocese of New Orleans Agrees to Pay More Than $1 Million to Resolve Hurricane Katrina-related False Claims Act Allegations

Archdiocese of New Orleans Agrees to Pay More Than $1 Million to Resolve Hurricane Katrina-related False Claims Act Allegations
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Archdiocese of New Orleans Agrees to Pay More Than $1 Million to Resolve Hurricane Katrina-related False Claims Act Allegations WASHINGTON – The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans (“Archdiocese of New Orleans”) has agreed to pay more than $1 million to resolve allegations that it violated the,,,

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