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https://www.oig.dhs.gov/
Abbreviation
DHS
Agencies
Department of Homeland Security
Federal Agency
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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

Ineffective Implementation of Corrective Actions Diminishes DHS' Oversight of Its Pandemic Planning

2021
OIG-21-14
Review
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
Pandemic

DHS OIG issued a series of three reports between August 2014 and October 2016 examining DHS’ pandemic activities, including 28 recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of DHS planning and response activities. We conducted this verification review to determine the adequacy and...

CBP's Configuration Management Practices Did Not Effectively Prevent System Outage

2021
OIG-21-13
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

While U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) actions to implement prior OIG outage-related recommendations could not have prevented the onset of the nation-wide outage on August 16, 2019, the steps taken did help minimize the length and severity of disruptions to passenger screening. By...

ICE Needs to Address Prolonged Administrative Segregation and Other Violations at the Imperial Regional Detention Facility

2020
OIG-21-12
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

Although the Imperial Regional Detention Facility (IRDF) generally complied with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention standards regarding classification of detainees according to risk, it did not meet the standards for segregation, facility condition, medical grievances, and...

Serial Fraudster From Orlando Sentenced To More Than Six Years In Federal Prison

Serial Fraudster From Orlando Sentenced To More Than Six Years In Federal Prison
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Serial Fraudster From Orlando Sentenced To More Than Six Years In Federal Prison Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Jermica Jerri Dominick Brooks (37, Orlando) a/k/a “Jermica Jerri Dominick Sykes” to six years and nine months in federal prison for two separate wire,,,

Couple Sentenced For Obtaining $1.7 Million in Military Health Care Kickback Scheme

Couple Sentenced For Obtaining $1.7 Million in Military Health Care Kickback Scheme
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Couple Sentenced For Obtaining $1.7 Million in Military Health Care Kickback Scheme NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced that KIMBERLY HOMRIGHAUSEN, age 44, and RICHARD HOMRIGHAUSEN, age 37, were sentenced on January 7, 2021 by United States District Judge Barry W. Ashe for,,,

Brazilian National Sentenced for Firearms Trafficking

Brazilian National Sentenced for Firearms Trafficking
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Brazilian National Sentenced for Firearms Trafficking BOSTON – A Brazilian national, who previously resided in Malden, was sentenced yesterday for immigration and firearms crimes. Vanderlei Rodrigues DeAraujo, a/k/a Neneco, 43, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton to 18,,,

Chicago Man Charged With Derecho Benefits Fraud

Chicago Man Charged With Derecho Benefits Fraud
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Chicago Man Charged With Derecho Benefits Fraud Tavonte Donnell Stewart, age 23, from Chicago, Illinois, has been charged with one count of derecho benefits fraud.­ The charge is contained in a complaint unsealed today in United States District Court in Cedar Rapids. ­ The complaint alleges that, on,,,

Four Charged with Covid-19 Fraud

Four Charged with Covid-19 Fraud
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Four Charged with Covid-19 Fraud PHOENIX, Ariz. – The United States Attorney’s Office has unsealed a complaint against Celestine Coletta Strong, 44, of Phoenix, Arizona; Jawuan Polk, 35, of Portland, Oregon; Patrick Earl Lewis, 45, residence unknown; and Ty’zhaun Marqui Lewis, 23, of Phoenix,,,

Two Individuals Charged With Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering

Two Individuals Charged With Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Two Individuals Charged With Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering NEW ORLEANS – United States Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced that, DONALD PETER AUZINE, JR. (AUZINE), age 50, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and BONNIE JEAN LAWLESS DIAZ (DIAZ), age 45, a resident of,,,

Sussex County Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining $5.6 Million Loan Meant to Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic

Sussex County Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining $5.6 Million Loan Meant to Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Sussex County Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining $5.6 Million Loan Meant to Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic NEWARK, N.J. – A Sussex County, New Jersey, man will make his initial court appearance today on charges of fraudulently obtaining a federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP,,,

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