Skip to main content
Abbreviation
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

DHS employee charged with fraud

DHS employee charged with fraud
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

DHS employee charged with fraud HOUSTON – A 46-year-old Laredo man has been charged with using the personal information of deceased individuals in online loan scam, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. David Allen Parker made his initial appearance today, at which time the indictment was,,,

Two California Residents Plead Guilty to Filing False Claims for FEMA Benefits in Connection with the Camp Fire

Two California Residents Plead Guilty to Filing False Claims for FEMA Benefits in Connection with the Camp Fire
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Two California Residents Plead Guilty to Filing False Claims for FEMA Benefits in Connection with the Camp Fire SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Two California residents separately charged with defrauding FEMA by filing false claims for benefits offered to certain victims of the November 2018 Camp Fire plead,,,

Covington Woman Charged With FEMA Fraud

Covington Woman Charged With FEMA Fraud
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Covington Woman Charged With FEMA Fraud NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced that KELLY GAUTHIER, age 48, a resident of Covington, Louisiana, was charged on July 28, 2020 with theft of government funds. According to the Bill of Information, GAUTHIER filed an application with the,,,

FEMA Employee Facing Federal Indictment In Maryland For Preparing Fraudulent Tax Returns For Herself And 11 Clients

FEMA Employee Facing Federal Indictment In Maryland For Preparing Fraudulent Tax Returns For Herself And 11 Clients
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

FEMA Employee Facing Federal Indictment In Maryland For Preparing Fraudulent Tax Returns For Herself And 11 Clients Greenbelt, Maryland – A federal grand jury has indicted Shanta Johnson, age 43, of Germantown, Maryland, on the federal charges of aiding and assisting in the filing of false tax,,,

CBP officer charged with bribery

CBP officer charged with bribery
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

CBP officer charged with bribery McALLEN, Texas – A 46-year-old Alamo man is set to appear in federal court on allegations he accepted a bribe, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. Oziel Cantu is charged in a criminal complaint filed today. Authorities took him into custody last night. He is,,,

Malden Woman Indicted for Stealing Social Security Benefits and Bank Embezzlement

Malden Woman Indicted for Stealing Social Security Benefits and Bank Embezzlement
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Malden Woman Indicted for Stealing Social Security Benefits and Bank Embezzlement BOSTON – A Malden woman was arrested today and charged with stealing Social Security benefits and bank embezzlement. Materesa Jose, 52, was charged with one count of theft of public funds and one count of bank,,,

Omaha Man Forfeits $150,000 for Employing Illegal Aliens

Omaha Man Forfeits $150,000 for Employing Illegal Aliens
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Omaha Man Forfeits $150,000 for Employing Illegal Aliens United States Attorney Joe Kelly announced that James R. Barger, Jr., 49, was sentenced today in federal court in Omaha for harboring illegal aliens for commercial advantage and private financial gain. United States District Judge Robert F,,,

San Fernando Valley Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-Relief Loans for His Sham Sewing Company

San Fernando Valley Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-Relief Loans for His Sham Sewing Company
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

San Fernando Valley Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-Relief Loans for His Sham Sewing Company LOS ANGELES – A San Fernando Valley man now believed to have fled the United States today faces federal criminal charges today for allegedly obtaining more than $860,000 in Paycheck Protection,,,

Falmouth Man Charged with Fraud, Theft and Impersonating a Federal Officer

Falmouth Man Charged with Fraud, Theft and Impersonating a Federal Officer
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Falmouth Man Charged with Fraud, Theft and Impersonating a Federal Officer PORTLAND, Maine: A federal grand jury indicted a Falmouth man for federal program fraud, wire fraud, false personation and theft of government benefits, U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank announced today. According to the,,,

CBP Needs to Award A Medical Services Contract Quickly to Ensure No Gap in Services

2020
OIG-20-70
Other
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

We are issuing this management alert to advise the Department of Homeland Security and CBP of the urgency and short timeframe to award a new medical services contract. During two ongoing projects, we learned that CBP’s current contract for medical services will expire on September 29, 2020. As of...

Subscribe to Department of Homeland Security OIG