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CBP Could Do More to Plan for Facilities Along the Southwest Border

Submitting OIG:

Department of Homeland Security OIG

Date Issued:

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Department of Homeland Security

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

OIG-23-45

Component, if applicable:

United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Location(s):

Agency-Wide

Type of Report:

Audit

Questioned Costs:

$0

Funds for Better Use:

$0

Number of Recommendations:

2

Report updated under NDAA 5274:

No

Additional Details Link:

https://www.oig.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/assets/2023-09/OIG-23-45-Aug23.pdf

Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation	Additional Details
1	Open	No
We recommend that the Commissioner of CBP finalize the draft CBP Integrated SWB Mass Irregular Migration Contingency Plan.
2	Open	No
We recommend that the Commissioner of CBP establish a comprehensive, formal policy to: • consistently document the use of all available information to make informed facility planning decisions; • conduct and document analysis of all possible alternative options before establishing temporary facilities; and • regularly reassess the continued need for existing temporary facilities and evaluate the cost-effectiveness of maintaining existing temporary facilities.