GAO found that the database used to assess performance against this benchmark contained inaccurate and incomplete data affecting more than 4,000 records.
DoJ identified debt management as a major initiative in its strategic plan, but GAO found that the agency has not established any performance measures or goals.
Faulure to raise the debt limit will "ultimately lead to delays of payments for government activities, a default on the government’s debt obligations, or both."
Making four recommendations for improvement, OIG found that the DHS guidance for applying such sanctions is outdated and lacks required definitions and procedures.
OIG did not substantiate a reprisal claim where employees were removed for misconduct, but found inconsistencies within whistleblower policies in the course of the investigation.