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DHS Pandemic Planning Needs Better Oversight, Training, and Execution

Executive Summary

We determined that overall; the Department cannot be assured that its preparedness plans can be executed effectively during a pandemic event. As a result, the eight components we reviewed may not be fully prepared to continue mission essential functions during a pandemic event. The Department concurred with all seven recommendations and has initiated corrective actions

Report Number

OIG-17-02

Issue Date

10/12/2016

Document File

DHS Agency

Oversight Area

Keywords

Fiscal Year

2017

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