Paragon Systems Agrees to Pay $52M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Concerning Fraudulently Obtained Small Business Contracts and Kickbacks
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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
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Investigative Press Release
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Two New York City Residents Plead Guilty to Methamphetamine Trafficking in Western Pennsylvania
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Investigative Press Release
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Results of an Unannounced Inspection of Baker County Sheriff's Office in Macclenny, Florida
2024
OIG-24-63
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
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2024
OIG-24-62
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
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‘Swatting’ Phone Call Targeted IRS Employee, Led to Lockdown
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Investigative Press Release
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Investigative Press Release
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Oversight Reports Identify Recurring Challenges with DHS Strategic Planning
2025
OIG-24-64
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
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CBP, ICE, and TSA Did Not Fully Assess Risks Associated with Releasing Noncitizens without Identification into the United States and Allowing Them to Travel on Domestic Flights (REDACTED)
2025
OIG-24-65
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
Although U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have policies andprocedures to check the identity of noncitizens seeking entry intothe United States, they cannot always verify the noncitizens’identities. According to Federal law, noncitizens...
Convicted CBP Officer Sentenced in El Paso for Use of Excessive Force
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Investigative Press Release
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