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I&A Identified Threats prior to January 6, 2021, but Did Not Issue Any Intelligence Products before the U.S. Capitol Breach (REDACTED)

Submitting OIG: 
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Report Description: 
The objective was to evaluate I&A’s responsibility for providing intelligence to state and local officials in advance of the January 6 events, and whether and how I&A fulfilled its responsibility.
Date Issued: 
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Agency Reviewed / Investigated: 
Department of Homeland Security
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number: 
OIG-22-29
Component, if applicable: 
Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A)
Location(s): 
Agency-Wide
Type of Report: 
Inspection / Evaluation
Questioned Costs: 
$0
Funds for Better Use: 
$0
Number of Recommendations: 
5
View Document: 
AttachmentSize
PDF icon OIG-22-29-Mar22-Redacted.pdf3.77 MB

Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number Recommendation Status Significant Recommendation Additional Details
1 Open No
Provide enhanced annual training and guidance to OSCO staff reviewing the Intelligence Oversight and Program Guidelines, including all criteria for reporting open source intelligence information.
2 Open No
Develop and implement a process to provide new OSCO members with adequate training and guidance with input from experienced collectors or the Intelligence Training Academy.
3 Open No
Establish and implement a process to request and receive timely reviews for open source intelligence products when they relate to upcoming events or urgent threats.
4 Open No
Develop and implement policies, procedures, or guidance on the timely issuance of warning analysis, both strategic and tactical, about threats or upcoming events across I&A’s mission areas.
Displaying 4 of 4 Recommendations