Customs and Border Protection (CBP) paid $297 million to Accenture, a hiring firm, to hire 7,500 new recruits. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that in 10 months the firm … READ MORE
Department of Homeland Security
Hurricane Sandy Claims Overdue, and Not Following Procedure Resulting in Unsupported Additional Payments and Excessive Costs
After Hurricane Sandy in October 2012, National Flood Insurance Program policyholders filed 144,540 claims and were paid a total of $8.2 billion for their losses. Then, in 2015, FEMA faced … READ MORE
In 2017, ICE Centralizes Training, Then Decentralizes Training, OIG Says That’s A Mistake
In February 2017, ICE consolidated its multiple training programs into a centralized training program. OIG recommended this because it would make training effective and efficient. However, in August 2017, officials proposed that … READ MORE
FEMA Faces Significant Challenges Ensuring Recipients Properly Manage Disaster Funds
After the devastating effects of hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria this year, FEMA is expected to obligate billions in relief aid. FEMA identified $31.5 billion in estimated damages, but faces … READ MORE
FEMA and CBP Oversight of Operation Stonegarden Program Needs Improvement
Operation Stonegarden (Stonegarden) is a grant used to help cities and states address the threat of terrorist attacks. Stonegarden grants specifically fund overtime and other related expenses. This audit was … READ MORE
DHS OIG: PALMS Does Not Address Department Needs
The Department of Homeland Security remains on the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) high-risk list for management of its human capital and integration. In 2013, DHS entered into an agreement … READ MORE
DHS OIG: DHS’s FY 2016 Compliance with the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010 and Executive Order 13520, Reducing Improper Payments
DHS did not fully comply with IPERA because it did not publish the accompanying materials to the Agency Financial Report as required by OMB guidance. The Department also did … READ MORE
DHS OIG: DHS Contracts and Grants Awarded through Other Than Full and Open Competition FY 2015
In FY 2015, DHS awarded 453 noncompetitive contracts worth about $229 million. This represents a downward trend of more than $3 billion obligated through noncompetitive contracts over an 8-year … READ MORE