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DHS
Agencies
Department of Homeland Security
Federal Agency
Yes
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

Former Dorchester Man Charged with Social Security Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

Former Dorchester Man Charged with Social Security Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
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Former Dorchester Man Charged with Social Security Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft BOSTON – A former Dorchester man was arrested yesterday in connection with using the identifying information of another person to apply for a driver’s license and United States passport. Wilfrido Baez Villar, 46,,,

Dominican National Pleads Guilty to Social Security Misuse and Theft of Government Funds

Dominican National Pleads Guilty to Social Security Misuse and Theft of Government Funds
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Investigative Press Release
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Dominican National Pleads Guilty to Social Security Misuse and Theft of Government Funds BOSTON – A Dominican national pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston in connection with misusing another individual’s Social Security number to receive housing and unemployment benefits. Ramon,,,

Jefferson County Man Guilty of FEMA Fraud Related to Hurricane Harvey

Jefferson County Man Guilty of FEMA Fraud Related to Hurricane Harvey
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Investigative Press Release
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Jefferson County Man Guilty of FEMA Fraud Related to Hurricane Harvey BEAUMONT, Texas – A Port Arthur man has pleaded guilty to hurricane-related fraud in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today. Jose Luis Carrillo, 50, pleaded guilty to an information,,,

Chicago Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Derecho Fraud

Chicago Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Derecho Fraud
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Investigative Press Release
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Chicago Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Derecho Fraud A Chicago felon who pretended to be a victim of the August 2020 derecho disaster in order to fraudulently obtain over $5,000 in FEMA disaster benefits was sentenced today to more than a year in federal prison. Tavonte Donnell Stewart, age,,,

Vice President Of Investment Firm Pleads Guilty To Running Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme

Vice President Of Investment Firm Pleads Guilty To Running Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme
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Investigative Press Release
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Vice President Of Investment Firm Pleads Guilty To Running Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme Audrey Strauss, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced the guilty plea today of NAIM ISMAIL relating to his participation in various investment schemes that defrauded victims,,,

Federal agent charged with aiding drug smuggling

Federal agent charged with aiding drug smuggling
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Investigative Press Release
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Federal agent charged with aiding drug smuggling McALLEN, Texas – A Border Patrol (BP) agent has been arrested on allegations he attempted 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, is set to,,,

FEMA Must Strengthen Its Responsibility Determination Process

2021
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

In reviewing 16 contract files, we found files that did not have relevant Federal tax information, were missing information on the contractor’s past performance evaluations, and contained incomplete and inconsistent documentation. We attribute these deficiencies to FEMA not providing guidance on...

FEMA Has Not Prioritized Compliance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, Hindering Its Ability to Reduce Repetitive Damages to Roads and Bridges

2021
OIG-21-43
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has not prioritized compliance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000). According to FEMA officials, the agency has instead focused on immediate needs of disaster operations and other high- profile initiatives necessary to carry out its...

FEMA Initiated the Hurricane Harvey Direct Housing Assistance Agreement without Necessary Processes and Controls

2021
OIG-21-42
Disaster Recovery Report
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA) with the Texas General Land Office (TxGLO) was appropriate to ensure direct housing assistance program compliance with applicable laws and regulations. However, FEMA initiated the IGSA without first...

Clay County Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding FEMA

Clay County Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding FEMA
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Investigative Press Release
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Clay County Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding FEMA HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Rebecca F. Bragg, 37, pleaded guilty to fraud in connection with major disaster or emergency benefits. According to court documents, in June 2016, at the time of a major flood, Bragg resided in a home in Procious, Clay County,,,

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