The investigation found that the member made a protected communication and that several personnel actions were taken against the member after the member made the protected communication, including a negative performance evaluation that did not include a recommendation for advancement. Keep Reading
Report identified several people who deployed to Portland but may not have received training on the federal code that gives power to the Homeland Security secretary to grant law enforcement authority to officers to protect federal property. Keep Reading
OIG determined HCDC excessively strip-searched ICE detainees leaving their housing unit to attend activities within the facility, in violation of ICE detention standards and the facility’s own search policy. Keep Reading
“I am tremendously proud that DHS OIG employees, in this year our audit teams, continue to be recognized for their outstanding work by the Inspector General community,” said DHS Inspector General Dr. Joseph Cuffari. Keep Reading
The OIG report blamed DHS' regress in managing its information security program on a recent decision that was redacted in the public version of the report. Keep Reading
Without department-level JTF management and oversight, DHS is unable to determine the total cost, effectiveness, and value of JTFs and cannot ensure resources allocated to JTFs are used effectively and efficiently, OIG said. Keep Reading
The report noted that CBP's post-breach assessments and mitigation "identified potential security vulnerabilities at four airports conducting similar facial recognition pilots." Keep Reading
OIG made 20 recommendations to ISD to address these deficiencies and improve its operations. DHS concurred with all 20 recommendations. Keep Reading
In a ruling Friday blocking the Trump administration from enforcing new asylum employment authorization restrictions, federal Judge Paula Xinis wrote that the plaintiffs "are likely to demonstrate" order of succession was invalid. Keep Reading
Brian Murphy says he was demoted for "protected disclosures ... primarily focused on the compilation of intelligence reports and threat assessments that conflicted with policy objectives set forth by the White House." Keep Reading
A lapse in this contract could jeopardize the health and safety of migrants in CBP custody, as well as that of U.S. Border Patrol agents, CBP officers, and staff, especially during the current pandemic, OIG said. Keep Reading
Actions include increased cleaning and disinfecting of common areas and having personal protective equipment for staff, as well as supplies available to those individuals with whom they come into contact. Keep Reading
FEMA is using inaccurate information to make funding-related decisions, including requesting appropriations from Congress, deciding where to implement large-scale mitigation projects, and determining which residential mitigation projects to fund. Keep Reading
DHS OIG relies on whistleblowers who come forward to report waste, fraud, abuse of agency resources, and criminal activity. Keep Reading
Wolf accuses local and state leaders of not "coming out strong enough condemning the violent activity there"; lawmakers say "anonymous law enforcement officers appear to be indiscriminately arresting anyone." Keep Reading
A summary of the OIG report released earlier this week said that it found that the department led a "flawed process that discounted” National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) participation. Keep Reading
In addition to identifying potential policy violations and dangerous conduct, the OIG determined that the BOP has inadequate policies governing mock exercises. Keep Reading
The Department of Defense's Inspector General released its report Wednesday examining the litany of legal controversies that have dogged the Joint Enterprise Defense Initiative (JEDI) cloud contract since its inception more than two years ago. Keep Reading
In a letter to the Senate Intelligence committee chairs Friday, Trump said he "no longer" has the fullest confidence in Atkinson. The letter says the removal will be effective "30 days from today." Keep Reading
The indictment charges Charles K. Edwards, 59, of Sandy Spring, Maryland, and Murali Yamazula Venkata, 54, of Aldie, Virginia, with conspiracy to commit theft of government property and to defraud the United States. Keep Reading