Submitting OIG:
Report Description:
o DHS has not effectively managed and coordinated Department resources for its Joint Task Forces (JTFs). Specifically, DHS has not maintained oversight authority through changes in leadership, implemented and updated policies and procedures, identified optimal JTF staffing levels and resources, and established a process to capture total allocated costs associated with JTFs. In addition, DHS has not fully complied with public law requirements to report to Congress on JTFs’ cost and impact, establish outcome-based performance metrics, and establish and maintain a joint duty training program. We recommended the DHS Secretary designate a department-level office to manage and oversee JTFs and address public law requirements. We made seven recommendations to improve DHS’ management and oversight of its JTFs and ensure compliance with legislative requirements. DHS provided a management response, but declined to comment, since the Acting Secretary is currently reviewing the status and future of the JTFs.
Date Issued:
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Agency Reviewed / Investigated:
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:
OIG-20-80
Component, if applicable:
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Location(s):
United States
Type of Report:
Audit
Number of Recommendations:
7
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OIG-20-80-Sep20.pdf | 2.3 MB |
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