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Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Homeland Security
Report Number
OIG-22-08
Report Description

The attached report presents the results of an integrated audit of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS’) consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2021 and 2020 and internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2021. This audit is required by the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990, as amended by the Department of Homeland Security Financial Accountability Act (October 16, 2004).

Report Type
Other
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
20
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Open Recommendations

This report has 4 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
12 No $0 $0

We recommend that DHS (Drawbacks) continue to communicate the appropriate retention period to claimants and brokers;

13 No $0 $0

We recommend that DHS (Seized and forfeited property) enhance existing controls, including communicating quality information and training individuals for key roles, to prevent and detect material errors in the seized property footnote.

15 No $0 $0

We recommend that DHS enforce policies and procedures to use reliable data in accrual calculations.

17 No $0 $0

We recommend that DHS implement controls to ensure all necessary journal entries are completely recorded each period.

Department of Homeland Security OIG

United States