OIG Finds Some Progress at State Department in Management of IT Investments
OIG found that IRM took some actions to address four open recommendations, but further improvements are needed to fully address the 2016 audit findings. Keep Reading
OIG Finds TSA Did Not Assess Explosives Detection Canine Team Program for Surface Transportation Security
OIG reports that TSA has developed a deployment strategy based on risk for its explosives detection canine teams to airports, however there is no such strategy for surface transportation. Keep Reading
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OIG Audit Finds Security Risks Remain for FAA Information Systems
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CBP Must Improve Processes to Identify and Care for Migrants in Need of Medical Attention, OIG Says
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OIG’s Audit of DHS S&T Bankcard Program Indicates Risks
OIG found that while S&T had internal controls in place to ensure it managed and maintained its Bankcard Program as required, it did not always adhere to DHS and internal purchase card policies and procedures. Keep Reading
OIG Says CBP Has Placed Travelers’ PII at Risk of Exploitation
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has found that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) did not always protect traveler data from cybersecurity risks, despite a responsibility to do so. Keep Reading
OIG Finds Increase in CBP Workload Led to NTA Inaccuracies for Migrants
Between February 2019 and April 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued generally accurate “notices to appear” (NTA) to migrant detainees to initiate the migrant’s removal proceeding, although some inconsistency was found. Keep Reading
Hurricane Harvey Housing Assistance Lacked Necessary Controls, OIG Finds
FEMA and the state had to develop and finalize implementation guidelines after signing the IGSA, delaying TxGLO’s disaster response. Keep Reading
OIG: FEMA’s Lack of DMA 2000 Compliance Hinders Ability to Reduce Repetitive Damage to Roads and Bridges
According to FEMA officials, the component has instead focused on other tasks necessary to carry out its mission. Therefore, FEMA has not published regulations and related policies, as required by the DMA 2000, to provide an incentive to reduce repetitive damages. Keep Reading
DoD OIG Finds Inconsistent Cybersecurity in 3-D Additive Manufacturing Systems
The Defense Department Office of Inspector General conducted an audit was to determine whether DoD Components secured additive manufacturing (AM) systems to prevent unauthorized changes and ensure the integrity of the design data. Keep Reading
State Department OIG Finds ‘Significant’ Concerns at Office of Technology Services
Staff made changes to one of the office’s information systems without the required notification to the Bureau of Information Resource Management. Keep Reading
Jury Convicts Two Men for Bribery and Kickback Conspiracy Involving U.S. Department of Defense Contracts
Wilson paid tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to Matthew K. LumHo, 46, of Fairfax Station, then employed with the DoD OIG’s Information Services Directorate. In return, LumHo took official acts that benefitted Wilson’s companies. Keep Reading
OIG Reveals Challenges in ICE’s Efforts to Assist Human Trafficking Victims
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Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community Releases Its Semiannual Report to Congress
The report features activities across the spectrum of IG operations including audits, inspections, investigations, reviews, and the whistleblower program. Keep Reading
Escapes Raise Concern About Security at Federal Prisons, Says DOJ Inspector General
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
OIG Tells TSA to Improve Oversight for Human Capital Contracts
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
OIG: Gaps in Guidance, Training, and Oversight Impede FAA’s Ability To Comply With Buy American Laws
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
DoD OIG Finds Lack of Standardized Procedures for Conducting Counter Threat Finance Activities at Combatant Command Level
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