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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

FEMA Did Not Always Accurately Report COVID-19 Contract Actions in the Federal Procurement Data System

2022
OIG-22-07
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
Pandemic

The objective was to determine to what extent FEMA followed Federal and departmental procedures and guidelines for awarding COVID-19 contracts to vendors in unusual and urgent circumstances.

DHS Continues to Make Progress Meeting DATA Act Requirements, but Challenges Remain

2022
OIG-22-04
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

The objectives were to assess the completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and quality of DHS’ fiscal year 2020, fourth quarter (FY 2020/Q4) spending data submitted for publication on USASpending.gov; and DHS’ implementation and use of the government-wide financial data standards.

DHS Needs to Better Demonstrate Its Efforts to Combat Illegal Wildlife Trafficking

2022
OIG-22-02
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

Due to DHS’ absence of performance measures for combating wildlife trafficking, as well as limited data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), we reported on the findings for immediate action, rather than expanding our audit work. DHS could...

Clay County Woman Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding FEMA

Clay County Woman Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding FEMA
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Clay County Woman Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding FEMA HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Rebecca F. Bragg, 37, was sentenced to one month in federal prison for fraud in connection with major disaster or emergency benefits. Bragg will also serve a three year term of supervised release, seven months of which,,,

Sacramento Man Indicted for Drug Distribution Via the Darknet

Sacramento Man Indicted for Drug Distribution Via the Darknet
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Sacramento Man Indicted for Drug Distribution Via the Darknet SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a 13-count indictment on Oct. 21 against Jonathan Patrick Turrentine, 39, of Sacramento, charging him with 11 counts of distribution of controlled substances, including methamphetamine,,,

Jefferson County Man Guilty of FEMA Fraud for Hurricane Harvey Payments

Jefferson County Man Guilty of FEMA Fraud for Hurricane Harvey Payments
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Jefferson County Man Guilty of FEMA Fraud for Hurricane Harvey Payments BEAUMONT, Texas – A Beaumont man has pleaded guilty to hurricane-related fraud in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today. Ricky Gonzales, 61, pleaded guilty to fraud in connection,,,

CBP Continues to Experience Challenges Managing Searches of Electronic Devices at Ports of Entry (REDACTED)

2021
OIG-21-63
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

The objective was to determine to what extent CBP conducted searches of electronic devices at U.S. ports of entry in accordance with its standard operating procedures. OFO continues to experience challenges managing searches of electronic devices, similar to those identified in our first audit...

Evaluation of DHS’ Information Security Program for Fiscal Year 2020

2022
OIG-21-72
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

The objective was to determine whether DHS’ information security program and practices adequately and effectively protected data and information systems supporting DHS’ operations and assets for fiscal year 2020. In May 2020, the Deputy Under Secretary for Management formally documented the...

DHS Needs to Enhance Its COVID-19 Response at the Southwest Border

2021
OIG-21-60
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
Pandemic

The objective of this review was to determine to what extent the Department of Homeland Security has implemented COVID-19 measures for migrants at the southwest border. We reported that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) does not conduct COVID-19 testing for migrants who enter CBP custody and...

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