Sacramento Man Indicted for Drug Distribution Via the Darknet
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DHS
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Department of Homeland Security
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United States
What to Report to the OIG Hotline
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline is a resource for Federal employees and the public to report allegations of employee corruption, civil rights and civil liberties abuses, program fraud and financial crimes, and miscellaneous criminal and non-criminal activity associated with waste, abuse or fraud affecting the programs and operations of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
An individual may also report to the DHS OIG Hotline any information that an employee, former employee, applicant, or contractor reasonably believes is evidence of any of the following:
Violation of any law, rule or regulation;
Gross mismanagement;
Gross waste of funds;
Abuse of authority; or
Substantial and specific danger to public health or safety.
DHS employees and contractors may also contact the DHS OIG Hotline if an adverse personnel action has been taken, or threatened against them, in retaliation or reprisal for a protected disclosure that was made prior to the adverse personnel action.
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
The following matters are not generally investigated by DHS OIG:
911 emergencies
EEO complaints
Classified information
To report undocumented immigrants, employers who hire undocumented immigrants or immigration irregularities or violations (not involving DHS employees) please call the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at 1-866-DHS-2-ICE to report suspicious activity. For more information click here: http://www.ICE.gov
For questions and information regarding the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), please call the CBP INFO Center. The Center is open Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. EDT. You can ask your question via email or by calling 1-877-CBP-5511.If you are outside the U.S. you must call 202-325-8000 or click here for additional information: http://www.cbp.gov
To determine the status of immigration matters or seek assistance in the immigration process, please contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.For more information, click here: https://www.uscis.gov
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Jefferson County Man Guilty of FEMA Fraud for Hurricane Harvey Payments
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Investigative Press Release
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CBP Continues to Experience Challenges Managing Searches of Electronic Devices at Ports of Entry (REDACTED)
2021
OIG-21-63
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
The objective was to determine to what extent CBP conducted searches of electronic devices at U.S. ports of entry in accordance with its standard operating procedures. OFO continues to experience challenges managing searches of electronic devices, similar to those identified in our first audit...
Evaluation of DHS’ Information Security Program for Fiscal Year 2020
2022
OIG-21-72
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
The objective was to determine whether DHS’ information security program and practices adequately and effectively protected data and information systems supporting DHS’ operations and assets for fiscal year 2020. In May 2020, the Deputy Under Secretary for Management formally documented the...
DHS Needs to Enhance Its COVID-19 Response at the Southwest Border
2021
OIG-21-60
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
Pandemic
The objective of this review was to determine to what extent the Department of Homeland Security has implemented COVID-19 measures for migrants at the southwest border. We reported that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) does not conduct COVID-19 testing for migrants who enter CBP custody and...
Violations of ICE Detention Standards at Otay Mesa Detention Center
2021
OIG-21-61
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
Pandemic
During our unannounced inspection of Otay Mesa in San Diego, California, we identified violations of ICE detention standards that compromised the health, safety, and rights of detainees. Otay Mesa complied with standards for classification and generally provided sufficient medical care to detainees...
Lessons Learned from FEMA’s Initial Response to COVID-19
2021
OIG-21-64
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
Pandemic
The objective was to determine how effectively FEMA supported and coordinated Federal efforts to distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) and ventilators in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. We determined that FEMA did not have reliable data to inform allocation decisions and ensure accurate...
FLETC’s Actions to Respond to and Manage COVID-19 at Its Glynco Training Center
2021
OIG-21-73
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security
Pandemic
Before reopening in June 2020, FLETC developed a formal plan to resume in-person training. Through this plan, along with other policies and procedures, FLETC established protocols in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance and medical expertise. DHS students and component...
Jacksonville Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Submitting False Claims For Fema Benefits Involving Hurricane Irma
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Investigative Press Release
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Administrator Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison and 3 Years’ Supervised Release for Converting $1.5 Million from FEMA Grant to His Own Use, Filing False Tax Returns
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Investigative Press Release
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