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DHS Should Seek a Unified Approach when Purchasing and Using Handheld Chemical Identification Devices

Executive Summary

DHS does not have a unified approach for procuring and using handheld chemical identification devices despite the widespread use of these devices across multiple components.  We recommended DHS establish a process to coordinate joint needs across components and maximize savings from strategic sourcing opportunities.  We made two recommendations that should help improve unity of effort in procuring and using handheld chemical identification devices.  DHS concurred with recommendation 1 but did not concur with recommendation 2.

Report Number
OIG-20-16
Issue Date
Document File
DHS Agency
Oversight Area
Fiscal Year
2020