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DHS
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Department of Homeland Security
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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

Medical Processes and Communication Protocols Need Improvement at Irwin County Detention Center

2022
OIG-22-14
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
Pandemic

The objective was to determine whether Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC), in Ocilla, Georgia provided Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees adequate medical care and adhered to COVID-19 protections.

DHS’ Implementation of OIG Recommendations Related to Drug Interdiction

2022
OIG-22-09
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security improved drug interdiction efforts with timely corrective actions in response to eight of our prior recommendations. Specifically, DHS improved maritime drug interdiction operations by enforcing and strengthening existing mechanisms to coordinate operations and...

Continued Reliance on Manual Processing Slowed USCIS’ Benefits Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2022
OIG-22-12
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
Pandemic

The objective was to determine the effectiveness of USCIS’ technology systems to provide timely and accurate electronic processing of immigration and naturalization benefit requests while field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers were closed or operating on a reduced workforce...

East Feliciana Parish Man Charged with Bank Fraud and Money Laundering

East Feliciana Parish Man Charged with Bank Fraud and Money Laundering
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

East Feliciana Parish Man Charged with Bank Fraud and Money Laundering NEW ORLEANS – CLARENCE “BILLY” BURKETTE, age 53, and a resident of Slaughter, Louisiana, was indicted on December 16, 2021, by a federal grand jury for multiple counts of wire fraud (Title 18, United States Code 1343), announced,,,

Guatemalan Man Charged with Misuse of a Social Security Number

Guatemalan Man Charged with Misuse of a Social Security Number
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Guatemalan Man Charged with Misuse of a Social Security Number NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that CESAR LOPEZ-MATA (LOPEZ-MATA), age 27, a citizen of Guatemala, was charged on December 20, 2021 in federal court in a one-count Bill of Information with misuse of a,,,

Nine Indicted for Payment Protection Program Fraud

Nine Indicted for Payment Protection Program Fraud
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Nine Indicted for Payment Protection Program Fraud PHOENIX, Ariz. – Last week, Jason Coleman, 40, and Kimberly Coleman, 38, of Mesa, Arizona, made their initial appearance in federal court on a 62-count indictment charging them with Conspiracy, Bank Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Transactional Money,,,

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
Publish Date

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...

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