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Ongoing Projects

New Title Project Objective DHS Component Mission Area Sort descending
CISA's Implementation and Use of its Cybersecurity Incentive Pay Programs

Determine whether CISA has appropriately implemented and complied with program requirements for its cybersecurity incentive pay programs to effectively recruit and retain employees with cybersecurity-related skills

CISA Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
Audit of CBP Mobile Device Management and Security

To determine the extent to which CBP manages and secures its mobile devices.

CBP, DHS Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
Cybersecurity System Review of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Selected High Value Asset

Determine whether ICE has implemented security controls to protect sensitive information on its selected High Value Asset systems.

ICE Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
Evaluation of DHS' Information Security Program for Fiscal Year 2023

Determine whether DHS' information security program and practices are adequate and effective in protecting DHS' operations and assets for FY 2023.

DHS Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
Evaluation of CISA's Infrastructure Spending to Improve Coordination and Collaboration with Stakeholders on Regional Critical Infrastructure Efforts

Assess the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) process to ensure its Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding will increase its effectiveness in coordinating and collaborating with stakeholders on regional critical infrastructure efforts.

CISA Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
Cybersecurity System Review of Selected High Value Asset at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Determine whether the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) implemented effective technical controls to protect sensitive information on its selected High Value Asset system.

CISA Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
DHS / NSA Joint Evaluation of Cyber Intrusion Prevention Efforts

To assess the actions taken by DHS in advance of, and in connection with, recent intrusions into U.S. Government and private networks

CISA Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
Cybersecurity System Review of a selected High Value Asset system at the Department of Homeland Security's Headquarters

Determine whether DHS Headquarters implemented effective technical controls to protect sensitive information on its selected High Value Asset system.

DHS Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) Mobile Device Management and Security

To determine the extent to which I&A manages and secures its mobile devices.

Other Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
CBP Facility Condition Assessments

To determine the extent that CBP conducts and manages assessments of owned and leased facilities for safe and economical use of its real property.

CBP, DHS Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
Joint DoD/DHS Audit of the of U.S. Coast Guard's Compliance with Cybersecurity Controls for DoD Information Network Systems

To determine whether the Coast Guard is in compliance with controls to protect Coast Guard systems and networks used and operated on the DoD Information Network (DODIN) in accordance with Federal and applicable agency cybersecurity requirements.

Coast Guard Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Oversight of its Electronic Health Record System

Determine to what extent Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Electronic Health Record system addresses capability needs for transfer and access of medical records.

ICE Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
New Technical Assessments to Enhance Annual FISMA Reporting

Determine whether DHS and its components have implemented effective technical controls to protect sensitive information stored on and processed by its systems.

DHS Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
DHS' Artificial Intelligence Governance and Capabilities

To determine the extent DHS has developed and implemented governance for the management of artificial intelligence.

DHS Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
New Evaluation of DHS' Information Security Program for Fiscal Year 2024

Determine whether DHS' information security program and practices are adequate and effective in protecting DHS' operations and assets for FY 2024. Mandated review.

DHS Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
New Evaluation of DHS' Compliance with Federal Information Security Modernization Act Requirements for Intelligence Systems for Fiscal Year 2024

To determine the Department's effectiveness in managing its intelligence information program and information technology systems for FY 2024.

Other Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
U.S. Coast Guard Cybersecurity Efforts to Protect the U.S. Supply Chain

Determine the extent to which USCG implemented cybersecurity readiness and precautions at U.S. ports and on U.S. waterways to protect the U.S. supply chain.

CISA, Coast Guard Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
FEMA Grant to Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Supporting Hurricane Maria

Determine to what extent FEMA ensures Puerto Rico manages public assistance grant funds for its electrical power grid according to Federal regulations and FEMA guidelines.

FEMA Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
Audit of ICE Mobile Device Management and Security

To determine the extent to which ICE manages and secures its mobile devices.

ICE Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
Capping Report for DHS Strategic Guidance

Summarize outdated and expired DHS and component strategic guidance, as identified in prior DHS OIG and GAO reports, determine the reasons the guidance is outdated and expired, and discuss potential effects on IIJA spending

CISA, DHS, FEMA Preserve and Uphold the Nation’s Prosperity and Economic Security
Department of Homeland Security's FY 2023 Compliance with the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 (PIIA)

To determine to what extent DHS complied with the PIIA.

DHS Preserve and Uphold the Nation’s Prosperity and Economic Security
Assessment of CBP's Lost Revenue from Expired Statute of Limitations

To determine to what extent CBP has lost revenue from expired statute of limitations.

CBP Preserve and Uphold the Nation’s Prosperity and Economic Security
Coast Guard's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funding

To determine to what extent Coast Guard planned, prioritized, and managed its $429 million of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Procurement, Construction, and Improvement Act funding.

Coast Guard Preserve and Uphold the Nation’s Prosperity and Economic Security
Audit of the Department of Homeland Security's Consolidated Financial Statements for FYs 2024 and 2023 and Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The purpose of this audit is to conduct an integrated audit of DHS' consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2024 and 2023 and internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2024. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-136 requires the audit reports to be submitted as part of the Agency Financial Report (AFR), which is due November 15th following the fiscal year that is being reported. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has contracted the services of an independent public accounting (IPA) firm to serve as the principal auditor. The contractor will perform the audit of the consolidated financial statements and perform procedures on the supplemental and other accompanying information included in the Agency Financial Report (AFR) as of and for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (GAS) issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, and subsequent revisions, and OMB Bulletin 24-01, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements. The contractor shall also follow the GAO/PCIE Financial Audit Manual (FAM) and Government Accountability Office's (GAO) Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM).

DHS, Other Preserve and Uphold the Nation’s Prosperity and Economic Security
New Evaluation of the Merchant Mariner Credentials Suspension and Revocation Process

Evaluate the United States Coast Guard's process for the suspension and revocation of Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC).

Coast Guard Preserve and Uphold the Nation’s Prosperity and Economic Security
Audit of the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis Contract and Funding Management Processes

To determine to what extent, I&A's contract and funding management processes comply with policies, procedures, and contractual obligations.

Other Preserve and Uphold the Nation’s Prosperity and Economic Security
FEMA's Non-Congregate Sheltering Policy During Disaster Events in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic

To determine adequacy and effectiveness of FEMA's Non-Congregate Sheltering policy

in providing shelter to displaced disaster survivors in response to Federally declared

disasters, including the wildfires, during the COVID19 pandemic.

FEMA Strengthen Preparedness and Resilience
State and Tribal Administration of FEMA Direct Housing Assistance

 

To evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation of FEMA's direct housing assistance grant program.

FEMA Strengthen Preparedness and Resilience
FEMA's Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Office Claims Process

To determine whether FEMA's Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office established a systematic process to ensure that all payments are made in accordance with the Hermit's Peak Fire Assistance Act and other applicable laws.

FEMA Strengthen Preparedness and Resilience
FEMA's Closeout of Declared Disasters

To determine to what extent FEMA manages closeout of declared disasters in accordance with Federal regulations and FEMA program requirements.

FEMA Strengthen Preparedness and Resilience
DHS Procurement of a Department-Wide Learning Management System

To determine to what extent DHS defined and tested requirements in accordance with federal and department policy prior to procuring a learning management system to support its training needs.

DHS Strengthen Preparedness and Resilience
New Audit of FEMA Expenditures

To analyze FEMA expenditures to identify fraudulent, wasteful, abusive, duplicative, excessive, irregular, or otherwise unallowable payments.

DHS, FEMA Strengthen Preparedness and Resilience
Disaster Public Assistance (PA) Grant Funds Awarded to Kentucky for Damages Incurred from Three Weather-Related Events in Fiscal Year 2022

Determine the effectiveness of FEMA's process for evaluating single site damages from multiple KY weather-related events in FY22.

FEMA Strengthen Preparedness and Resilience
CBP, ICE, TSA, and Secret Service Handling of Employee Allegations of Sexual Harassment and Workplace Sexual Misconduct

Determine whether CBP, ICE, TSA, and USSS appropriately report, investigate, and adjudicate employee allegations of sexual harassment and workplace sexual misconduct.

CBP, ICE, Secret Service, TSA Champion the DHS Workforce and Strengthen the Department
Review of U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers' Fiscal Year 2023 Drug Control Budget Formulation Compliance Report

Review DHS Components' (FLETC) assertions made in the Detailed Accounting Report for Drug Control Funds and Budget Formulation Compliance Report submitted to ONDCP and provide a conclusion about the reliability of each assertion.



The Office of Inspector General is required to conduct a review of the report and provide a conclusion about the reliability of each assertion made in the report.

FLETC Champion the DHS Workforce and Strengthen the Department
Gender Equity among CBP Law Enforcement

To evaluate the extent of gender equity among CBP's law enforcement population, including in recruitment, hiring processes, promotions, awards, and training.

CBP Champion the DHS Workforce and Strengthen the Department
DHS' Enhanced Personnel Security Program

Determine the extent to which DHS has implemented a fair and effective enhanced personnel security program in accordance with the Director of National Intelligence's performance measures and standards.

DHS Champion the DHS Workforce and Strengthen the Department
TSA FAMS Border Deployments

Determine operational impacts and costs associated with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) diverting Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) staff to support southern border security.

CBP, TSA Champion the DHS Workforce and Strengthen the Department
TSA's Updated Progress in Implementing 9/11 Act and TSA Modernization Act Requirements

To determine TSA's updated progress in implementing 9/11 Act and TSA Modernization Act requirements since the DHS OIG first reported on these efforts in September 2021.

TSA Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats
CBP's Drug Detection Technology on the Southwest Border

To determine the extent CBP deployed technology and measured technology performance to detect drugs on the Southwest border.

CBP Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats
I&A Controls over Classified Information and Equipment

To determine the extent I&A handles and stores classified information to prevent unauthorized access.

DHS, Other Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats
Audit of DHS Technology for Sharing Emerging Domestic Terrorism Threats

To determine whether DHS has adequate technology to identify and share actionable information on emerging domestic terror threats with its external partners.

Other Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats
DHS Law Enforcement Preparation for and Response to the January 6, 2021 Events at the U.S. Capitol

Evaluate DHS law enforcement components' preparation for and response to the events at the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021.

DHS Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats
CBP's Management of Items Seized for Intellectual Property Rights Violation

Determine to what extent CBP has controls to track, store, dispose of, and report on items seized for Intellectual Property Rights violations.

CBP Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats
DHS Policies for Migrants Traveling on Domestic Flights Without Identification

To determine the extent to which TSA ensures migrants traveling on domestic flights provide proof of identification consistent with all other domestic travelers. We will also determine whether CBP and ICE policies and procedures are adequated to confirm an individual's identity for the documents TSA accepts for domestic travel.

Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats
U.S. Coast Guard Efforts to Identify and Prevent Small Vessel Drug Smuggling

To determine to what extent the U.S. Coast Guard identifies and prevents small vessels from smuggling drugs into the United States.

Coast Guard Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats
USSS Preparation for and Response to the Events of January 6, 2021

Evaluate USSS’ preparation for and response to the events of January 6, 2021

Secret Service Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats
Audit of DHS' Technology, Procedures, and Coordination to Screen and Vet Non-Citizens Entering or Resettling in the United States

To determine the effectiveness of DHS' technology, procedures, and coordination to screen and vet non-citizens entering or resettling in the United States.

CBP, USCIS Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats
CBP's Cross-Border Tunnel Threat Program Technology

Determine whether CBP's Cross-Border Tunnel Threat program has the technology to identify, assess, breach, and remediate cross-border tunnels.

CBP Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats
FEMA's Administration of the Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)

To determine whether costs reimbursed by FEMA's Port Security Grant Program were allowable and paid in accordance with relevant laws and policies, and to determine what extent FEMA's administration of the program strengthens the security and resiliency of the nation's ports against emerging threats.

FEMA Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats
New CBP's Detection of Fraudulent Travel Documentation

Determine the extent to which CBP has the capability to identify and prevent individuals from entering the United States using fraudulent travel documentation.

CBP Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats
Science and Technology Efforts To Protect Critical Infrastructure

To determine how well Science and Technology (S&T) has managed research, development, testing, and evaluation activities aimed at improving critical infrastructure security and resilience.

Other Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats
TSA's Vetting and Sharing of Aviation Worker Information

Determine whether TSA screens aviation workers to prevent threats and shares derogatory information with appropriate law enforcement, as required by federal law.

TSA Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats
Audit of DHS Intelligence Components' Use of Artificial Intelligence

To determine to what extent DHS has developed, acquired, adopted, and maintained artificial intelligence capabilities for the purpose of improving intelligence collection and analysis in a timely manner.

Other Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats
Review of DHS' Actions to Secure the Election Infrastructure

Determine the actions DHS has taken to secure election infrastructure and counter disinformation campaigns to influence the results since 2020

CISA, Other Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats
TSA's Passenger Rail and Mass Transit Security Audit

Determine to what extent TSA prevents and mitigates threats against the domestic passenger rail and mass transit systems.

TSA Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats
CBP and CWMD's Oversight of the Next Generation Mobile Radiation Portal Monitor Program

To determine to what extent CBP and CWMD defined operational requirements for the Next Generation Mobile Radiation Portal Monitor Program prior to procuring prototype systems for operational test and evaluation.

CBP, Other Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats
CBP's Screening and Release of Potential "Special Interest Aliens" with Ties to a Human Smuggling Network

Review U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) screening of potential Special Interest Aliens, who CBP later learned had entered the United States with assistance from a smuggling network with ties to a foreign terrorist organization.

CBP Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats
Review of DHS' Implementation of the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 for Calendar Years 2021 and 2022

Assess DHS' progress in meeting cybersecurity information requirements, pursuant to Section 107 of the Cybersecurity Act of 2015.

CISA Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats
Review of DHS Preparations for the End of Title 42 and their Impact on Conditions of Detention in CBP Holding Facilities

Determine whether DHS adequately prepared for the end of Title 42, particularly regarding CBP's ability to meet the National Standards on Transport, Escort, Detention, and Search (TEDS) and other relevant policies and guidance for conditions of detention.

CBP, DHS Strengthen U.S. Borders and Approaches
CBP's Office of Field Operations Use of Overtime and its Impact on CBP Officers

To determine the extent to which CBP Office of Field Operations used overtime in accordance with policies and procedures.

CBP Strengthen U.S. Borders and Approaches
DHS' Responsibilities for Efficient and Safe Transference of Unaccompanied Migrant Children to HHS

Determine ICE's ability to maintain visibility of Unaccompanied Migrant Children once released or transferred from DHS and HHS custody.

ICE Strengthen U.S. Borders and Approaches
Spot Inspections of the ICE Adult Detention Facilities

Conduct unannounced spot inspections of ICE detention facilities to monitor compliance with health, safety, and civil rights standards outlined in ICE’s Performance-Based National Detention Standards.

ICE Strengthen U.S. Borders and Approaches
Detention and Removal of Inadmissible Travelers at the Las Vegas International Airport

Assess whether U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have an effective process for detaining and removing inadmissible travelers arriving at the Las Vegas International Airport (LAS).

CBP, ICE Strengthen U.S. Borders and Approaches
Inadequate Prenatal Care and Staffing Deficiencies at ICE IHSC-run facilities

- Evaluate compliance with existing requirements for reporting, timely intake medical assessments, and access to offsite obstetric-gynecological care, for pregnant detainees at IHSC-run facilities.

- Document IHSC's Medical Quality Management Unit internal reviews, root cause findings, and corrective action plans for medical incidents for pregnant detainees.

- Determine medical staffing levels at IHSC headquarters and IHSC-run detention facilities.  

ICE Strengthen U.S. Borders and Approaches
ICE's Enrollment into the Alternative to Detention (ATD) Program

To determine whether ICE's Risk Classification Analysis process is effective in enrolling migrants into its Alternative to Detention programs.

ICE Strengthen U.S. Borders and Approaches
CBP's Screening of Visa Holders That Received Waivers from Department of State

To determine (1) the extent to which CBP was aware of Department of State policy changes to grant certain categories of visas without in-person interviews and biometrics; and (2) the extent to which CBP can identify and fully screen visa holders [with waivers] upon arrival at United States ports of entry.

CBP Strengthen U.S. Borders and Approaches
CBP's Assessment of Operations at Land Ports of Entry

Determine the extent U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) assesses operations at land ports of entry to identify and realize cost savings.

CBP Strengthen U.S. Borders and Approaches
New Fiscal Years 2020 - FY 2023 Summary of ICE Unannounced Inspections

Summarize findings from 17 unannounced inspections of ICE adult detention facilities conducted from FY 2020 through FY 2023.

ICE Strengthen U.S. Borders and Approaches
Evaluation of CBP's Implementation of CBP One for Southwest Border Asylum Seekers

Assess whether U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) adequately planned to process Southwest border asylum seekers with the CBP One application.

CBP Strengthen U.S. Borders and Approaches
New Review of asylum application adjudication processing in response to Ahmed vs. DHS settlement

Determine whether missed aliases or incomplete resolution of potential matches to derogatory records have increased following the Ahmed vs. DHS settlement agreement

USCIS Strengthen U.S. Borders and Approaches
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Ongoing Backlog for Applications and Petitions

To determine the extent to which USCIS' has established processes to reduce immigration application and petition backlog.

USCIS Strengthen U.S. Borders and Approaches
New DHS' Monitoring of the End of Immigration Parole

Assess whether the Department of Homeland Security has processes, procedures, and resources to monitor the end of immigration parole to ensure parolees are lawfully present in the United States and determine what enforcement consequences exist for parolees who stay in the United States after parole expiration or revocation.

CBP, ICE, USCIS Strengthen U.S. Borders and Approaches
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acquisition and Management of Detention Space

Determine to what extent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acquired and managed detention space contracts and agreements in accordance with federal and Department requirements.

ICE Strengthen U.S. Borders and Approaches
FY 2023 Unannounced Inspections of ICE Adult Detention Facilities

Determine whether ICE detention facilities are complying with select standards outlined in ICE's Performance-Based National Detention Standards.

ICE Strengthen U.S. Borders and Approaches
DHS Tracking of OAW Population with Potential Derogatory Records

Assess DHS' identification and resolution for OAW members with potentially derogatory records.

DHS Strengthen U.S. Borders and Approaches
Unannounced Inspections of CBP Holding Facilities

Determine whether U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) complies with national standards for Transport, Escort, Detention, and Search (TEDS) and, when applicable, with other standards, policies, and directives related to conditions of detention for migrants.

CBP Strengthen U.S. Borders and Approaches
2024 Unannounced Inspections of ICE Adult Detention Facilities

Determine whether ICE detention facilities are complying with select standards outlined in ICE's Detention Standards.

ICE Strengthen U.S. Borders and Approaches
FY 2024 Unannounced Inspections of CBP Holding Facilities

Determine whether U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) complies with national standards for Transport, Escort, Detention, and Search (TEDS) and, when applicable, with other standards, policies, and directives related to conditions of detention for migrants.

CBP Strengthen U.S. Borders and Approaches
Evaluation of CBP Infrastructure Investment Funding for Land Ports of Entry

Evaluate CBP's planning and budgetary processes for funding to improve CBP LPOEs appropriated by the IIJA of 2021.

CBP Strengthen U.S. Borders and Approaches
Single Audit Act Reviews Review nonfederal auditors’ work for compliance with OMB Circular A-133 requirements. DHS Promoting Management Stewardship
Audit of FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund

To determine to what extent FEMA uses Disaster Relief Funding for Stafford Act disaster related activities.

FEMA Strengthening National Preparedness and Resilience to Disasters
FEMA’s Use of Premium Pay During Disaster Response and Steady State Operation

To determine whether FEMA complied with laws and regulations for premium pay to employees responding to disasters in 2021 and 2022.

FEMA Strengthening National Preparedness and Resilience to Disasters
Disaster Public Assistance (PA) Grant Funds Awarded to Jacksonville State University (Jacksonville, AL) for Damages Incurred from the Alabama Storms and Tornadoes (FEMA Disaster Number DR-4362-AL)

To determine whether the subrecipient accounted for and expended FEMA grant funds according to Federal regulations and FEMA guidelines for FEMA Disaster Number DR-4362-AL.

FEMA Strengthening National Preparedness and Resilience to Disasters
FEMA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Funding for Emergency Protective Measures

To determine if FEMA ensured COVID-19 Public Assistance funds for emergency protective measures reached intended recipients and subrecipients and if the funds were used in accordance with federal requirements.

FEMA Strengthening National Preparedness and Resilience to Disasters