Results of January 2024 Unannounced Inspections of CBP Holding Facilities in the Del Rio Area (REDACTED

Date Issued

Friday, August 9, 2024

Submitting OIG

Department of Homeland Security OIG

Other Participating OIGs

Department of Homeland Security OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of Homeland Security

Components

United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Report Number

OIG-24-44

Report Description

In January 2024, we conducted onsite, unannounced inspections atfour U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities in the DelRio area, specifically three U.S. Border Patrol (Border Patrol)facilities and one Office of Field Operations (OFO) port of entry(POE).

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Open Recommendations

This report has 2 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
1	No	$0	$0
We recommend the Del Rio Sector Chief, Border Patrol, CBP, in coordination with partner agencies, continue to refine current strategies and identify new strategies to manage delays in detainee transfers to partners to minimize detainees’ time in custody and implement throughout the Del Rio sector.
2	No	$0	$0
We recommend to the Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner, Operations Support, Office of Chief Medical Officer, CBP, ensure the number of onsite contract medical staff at short-term holding facilities in the Del Rio sector meets contract requirements to provide quality care to all detainees in custody.