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OIG Finds No Favoritism or Influence Regarding SES Employee Discipline at ICE

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Homeland Security conducted a review of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) policies and procedures regarding Senior Executive Service (SES) employee discipline. OIG undertook this review after receiving an allegation that a former ICE SES official received favorable treatment during disciplinary proceedings. It made its findings public in a July 20, 2020 report.

OIG reviewed the disciplinary proceedings of a former ICE SES official to evaluate whether ICE’s deviation from the written policy, or any other evidence, in that case indicated that the employee received favorable treatment, as alleged. The watchdog did not find evidence of actual favoritism or inappropriate influence in the employee’s disciplinary or security clearance review processes. 

However, OIG’s review found that ICE does not follow its written policy when conducting disciplinary reviews of SES employees. The watchdog says such a practice risks creating an appearance that SES employees receive more favorable treatment than non-SES employees. 

OIG therefore recommended that ICE finalize and issue its draft policy documenting the process for disciplining SES members. This recommendation was made in December 2019 and OIG says ICE has now complied.

Read the full report at OIG

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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