We recommend that the CBP Commissioner and the ICEDirector coordinate with the DHS Secretary to contract with an independent,federally funded research and development center to complete a fullassessment of the staffing needs at the Southwest border and strategicallyimplement recommendations based on the assessment. The assessmentshould:• review existing staffing models and methodology for deploying personnelat the Southwest border and across the country and the impact ofcontinuously relying on details and overtime to temporarily fill staffinggaps; and• include factors within and outside of DHS’ control that are affectingworkloads and exacerbating staffing challenges to identify solutions thecomponents can accomplish as well as those that require congressionalaction.
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Recommendation Status
Open
Source UUID
httpswwwoigdhsgovsitesdefaultfilesassets2023-05OIG-23-24-May23pdf-1
Recommendation Number
1
Significant Recommendation
No