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DHS
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Department of Homeland Security
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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

Pre-Disaster Debris Removal Contracts in Florida

2020
OIG-20-44
Disaster Recovery Report
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

We identified debris removal contract performance issues and concerns. In the report, we discuss our observations regarding the use of pre-disaster debris removal contracts in Florida following Hurricane Irma. We also emphasize how FEMA can benefit from implementing effective controls to track...

Former Homeland Security Investigator Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Money Laundering, False Statements, and Tax Evasion Convictions

Former Homeland Security Investigator Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Money Laundering, False Statements, and Tax Evasion Convictions
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Investigative Press Release
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Former Homeland Security Investigator Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Money Laundering, False Statements, and Tax Evasion Convictions SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Today, Tyrone Cedric Duren, 50, of Bonsall, California was sentenced by Judge John A. Houston to 130 months in prison, followed by three years of,,,

Indian National Sentenced for International Fraud Scheme

Indian National Sentenced for International Fraud Scheme
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Investigative Press Release
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Indian National Sentenced for International Fraud Scheme ALEXANDRIA, Va. – An Indian national was sentenced today to over a year in prison for his role in defrauding hundreds of people of at least $150,000. “Anikkhan Yusufkhan Pathan participated in an international fraud scheme that victimized 200,,,

International Firearms Trafficker Sentenced To More Than Two Years In Federal Prison

International Firearms Trafficker Sentenced To More Than Two Years In Federal Prison
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

International Firearms Trafficker Sentenced To More Than Two Years In Federal Prison Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven today sentenced Vladimir Volgaev (69, Sarasota) to two years and nine months in federal prison for theft of government property and smuggling goods from the,,,

DHS Is Not Coordinating the Department's Efforts to Defend the Nation's Food, Agriculture, and Veterinary Systems against Terrorism

2020
OIG-20-53
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

According to the Securing Our Agriculture and Food Act (SAFA), the program should provide oversight, lead policy initiatives, and coordinate with DHS components and Federal agencies. However, the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) has not yet carried out a program to meet SAFA’s...

Former Employee at Middlesex County Warehouse Leased by Federal Government Admits Theft of Hundreds of iPhones

Former Employee at Middlesex County Warehouse Leased by Federal Government Admits Theft of Hundreds of iPhones
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Investigative Press Release
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Former Employee at Middlesex County Warehouse Leased by Federal Government Admits Theft of Hundreds of iPhones TRENTON, N.J. – A Somerset County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he stole almost 300 iPhones that had been seized by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and were temporarily stored at,,,

Kanawha County Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding FEMA of 2016 Disaster Relief Funds

Kanawha County Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding FEMA of 2016 Disaster Relief Funds
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Investigative Press Release
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Kanawha County Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding FEMA of 2016 Disaster Relief Funds CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Kanawha County man pled guilty today to defrauding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of 2016 disaster relief funds, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Randall Butler, 46,,,

Federal Grand Jury Indictments Announced

Federal Grand Jury Indictments Announced
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Investigative Press Release
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Federal Grand Jury Indictments Announced TULSA, Okla. – United States Attorney Trent Shores announced today the results of the July 2020 Federal Grand Jury B. The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments returned by the Grand Jury. The return of an,,,

Northridge Man Sentenced to More Than 21 Years in Federal Prison for Running $3.3 Million Scheme that Used Stolen Identities of Children

Northridge Man Sentenced to More Than 21 Years in Federal Prison for Running $3.3 Million Scheme that Used Stolen Identities of Children
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Investigative Press Release
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Northridge Man Sentenced to More Than 21 Years in Federal Prison for Running $3.3 Million Scheme that Used Stolen Identities of Children LOS ANGELES – A San Fernando Valley man was sentenced today to 259 months in federal prison for overseeing a long-running $3.3 million credit card, loan and real,,,

Grand Rapids Woman Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud Conspiracy In Scheme To Defraud Aliens Seeking Legal Status

Grand Rapids Woman Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud Conspiracy In Scheme To Defraud Aliens Seeking Legal Status
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Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Grand Rapids Woman Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud Conspiracy In Scheme To Defraud Aliens Seeking Legal Status GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — U.S. Attorney Andrew Birge announced today that Jessica Marie Rubio, 32, of Grand Rapids, Michigan pleaded guilty before a U.S. Magistrate Judge to one count of wire,,,

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