Evaluation of Dignitary Protection Division

Based on an investigation, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) was contracted to conduct a performance audit of the United States Capitol Police (USCP or the Department) Dignitary Protection Division (DPD) program. The objectives of the audit were to determine if DPD (1) established adequate internal controls and processes that would ensure integrity of the program, and (2) complied with applicable laws, regulations, and guidance pertaining to the management operation of DPD. Our scope included DPD controls, processes, and operations as of October 1, 2011, through December 31, 2012.