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PBS Is Not Assessing High-Risk Uses of Space by Federal Law Enforcement Agencies, Raising Safety and Security Issues

Submitting OIG:

General Services Administration OIG

Date Issued:

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

General Services Administration

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

A220077P6R24002

Location(s):

Agency-Wide

Type of Report:

Audit

Questioned Costs:

$0

Funds for Better Use:

$0

Number of Recommendations:

3

Report updated under NDAA 5274:

No

View Document:

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A220077-1-Final-Report-Omission.pdf	669.06 KB

Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation	Additional Details
1	Open	Yes
We recommend that the PBS Commissioner address the specific safety and security risks we identified by ensuring, in coordination with the federal law enforcement agencies, that: detainees are transported through secure pathways to minimize safety and security threats to building tenants and visitors; seized drugs are stored in an area that prevents the drug particles from becoming airborne; and roles and responsibilities are established for notifying emergency responders of the location of armories during fire emergencies.
2	Open	Yes
We recommend that the PBS Commissioner conduct a comprehensive assessment to identify and expedite actions to mitigate safety and security risks at each GSA-controlled space that federal law enforcement agencies occupy.
3	Open	Yes
We recommend that the PBS Commissioner expand GSA Order PBS 1000.4B, High Risk Operations, to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with transporting detainees, storing seized drugs, and storing ammunition in GSA-controlled space.