The Corps focused on starting construction quickly and maximizing the miles of border barrier panels it could build. To do so, it awarded $4.3 billion in noncompetitive contracts. Keep Reading
The Government Accountability Office says that TSA's monitoring and analysis of its measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 is limited. Keep Reading
DHS has almost fully obligated funds appropriated in previous fiscal years for border fence or barrier construction projects, and suspended work on some projects. DHS has not yet obligated funds appropriated in fiscal year 2021. Keep Reading
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that CBP implemented policies intended to protect employees and the public, and adjusted operations, such as by moving some processing activities outdoors. Keep Reading
An audit by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) has found that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) did not adequately identify and track human trafficking crimes. Keep Reading
The report features activities across the spectrum of IG operations including audits, inspections, investigations, reviews, and the whistleblower program. Keep Reading
The OIG has determined that gaps in security at FPCs and SPCs present risks that inmates will escape and, if they return, smuggle contraband back into facilities undetected, which endangers the community, other BOP inmates, and correctional staff. Keep Reading
The DHS watchdog found that TSA did not manage its recruitment and hiring contract in a fiscally responsible manner. According to OIG’s report, TSA did not properly plan contract requirements prior to awarding the contract and did not develop accurate cost estimates for all contract modifications. Keep Reading
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) started working on replacing its outdated biometric identity management system in 2016. The new multi-billion dollar program, known as Homeland Advanced Recognition Technology or HART, is now three years behind schedule due to technical and other challenges. Keep Reading
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is spending billions on programs to modernize the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile. Keep Reading
An OIG audit has determined that FAA cannot be certain that it is meeting the intent of the Buy American Laws—to purchase American-made materials and goods to strengthen U.S. economic and national security. Keep Reading
The DoD conducts CTF activities in coordination with other U.S. Government agencies and partner nations to prevent adversaries from using global licit and illicit financial networks to negatively affect U.S. interests. Keep Reading
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has found that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has not yet strengthened its cybersecurity posture by implementing a Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program. Keep Reading
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has carried out a review of the Office of Inspector General at the Department of Homeland Security and found that it is not well positioned to fulfill its oversight mission. Keep Reading
The growing frequency and severity of cyberattacks have led more insurance clients to opt for cyber coverage—up from 26% in 2016 to 47% in 2020. Keep Reading
The supply chain for information and communication technologies can be an access point for hackers. Compromised SolarWinds Orion network management software, for example, was sent to an estimated 18,000 customers. Keep Reading
BioWatch’s gaps in performance and nationwide coverage mean time is of the essence for the BD21 upgrade. The impact that COVID-19 has had across the world will also not have gone unnoticed by terrorist groups, making an effective defense not only crucial but urgent. Keep Reading
OIG found that ICE removed some parents without their children despite having evidence the parents wanted to bring their children back to their home country. In addition, the Inspector General found that some ICE records purportedly documenting migrant parents’ decisions to leave their children in the United States were significantly flawed. Keep Reading
Of the five DHS law enforcement components we reviewed that are subject to these DNA collection requirements, only United States Secret Service consistently collected DNA from arrestees. Keep Reading
The DHS Office of Inspector General review of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data indicated that from January 1, 2016, through June 30, 2019, 83 CBP employees violated CBP policies and guidance by posting or commenting within various social media platforms including I’m 10-15. Keep Reading