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The Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA) directs Inspectors General to conduct an annual evaluation of the agency information security program. FISMA, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) establish information technology (IT) security guidance and standards for Federal agencies. We conducted this evaluation to assess the overall effectiveness of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s information security program, assess their compliance with Federal guidance, and respond to OMB reporting questions for the fiscal year 2020 annual assessment.The OIG has determined that the contents of this report would not be appropriate for public disclosure and has therefore limited its distribution to selected officials. Please contact the Office of Evaluation at evaluations@hudoig.gov to request a copy of this report.

Summary of accomplishments and activities the U.S. Department of Education OIG completed from April 1, 2020, through September 30, 2020

The Semiannual Report to Congress summarizes the results of OIG oversight, provides statistical information, and lists all reports issued from April 1 to September 30, 2020. During this reporting period, OIG audits, evaluations, investigations, inspections, and other reviews identified more than $3.1 billion in monetary benefits for a return of $34 for every dollar invested in OIG oversight. During this reporting period, the OIG issued 182 reports and publications on VA programs and operations, made 876 recommendations, and conducted investigations that led to 73 arrests.

The 36th Semiannual Report to Congress (SAR), summarizing the work and accomplishments of the Office of the Inspector General(OIG) for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), for the period April 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020. This SAR highlights OIG's oversight of DHS in the areas of acquisitions, disaster response, financial management, immigration, information technology and cybersecurity, terrorism/border security, as well as investigative activities. For example, OIG reviewed U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) acquisition capabilities needed to secure the southern border, evaluated to what extent the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individuals and Households Program for home repairs has controls in place to verify applicants’ insurance coverage, and audited DHS’ efforts in meeting DATA Act requirements. OIG's work involving immigration included family separations at CBP ports of entry; CBP’s handling of the 2019 migrant surge; and unannounced inspections of CBP and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities. OIG audited DHS’ information security program and practices, DHS’ efforts to modernize its information technology systems and infrastructure, and DHS’progress in implementing cybersecurity information sharing requirements. We also assessed DHS’ efforts to deter and prevent terrorism or physical threats within the commercial facilities sector, and its management of Joint Task Forces resources.