(800) 869-4499 The Secretarys Regional Directors ensure the Department maintains close contact with state, local, and tribal partners and addresses the needs of communities and individuals served through HHS programs and policies. The Office of Investigations (OI) conducts criminal, civil and administrative investigations of fraud and misconduct related to HHS programs, operations and beneficiaries. To provide independent oversight and promote excellence, integrity, and accountability within DHS. In December 2021, DHS OIG's Office of Innovation showed us a newly developed online dashboard to allow DHS OIG to track project time frames. In July 2021, DHS OIG issued its FY 2022-2026 strategic plan. Fax: (202) 616-2051, Phone: (202) 616-4760 HHS Region 3 - Philadelphia directly serves state and local organizations in Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. : DHS OIG agreed with this recommendation. A majority of the OIG's resources goes toward the oversight of Medicare and Medicaid. OIG Hotline: (844) 694-2347 Fax: (404) 463-5496 inspectorgeneralhotline@dhs.ga.gov Office of Inspector General page Visit: 2 Peachtree Street, N.W. 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. We can help at (405) 522-5050. Field Office Phone Number; ATLANTA FIELD OFFICE: 404-331-6111: BALTIMORE FIELD OFFICE: 443-263-1000: BIRMINGHAM FIELD OFFICE: 205-731-1144: BOSTON FIELD OFFICE: 617-565-5640: BUFFALO FIELD OFFICE: 716-551-4401: CHARLOTTE FIELD OFFICE: 704-442-8370: CHICAGO FIELD OFFICE . Publicly Released: Jun 03, 2021. A lock DHS OIG agreed with this recommendation. Contact Office of Inspector General Report Fraud: Reports of fraud waste and abuse in all DHS programs. HHS Region 5 - Chicago directly serves state and local organizations in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. 126 Northpoint Drive Houston, TX 77060 United States (281) 774-4816. A lock However, the April 2021 changes preceded DHS OIG's efforts to identify strategic objectives and priorities, which were established in a subsequent FY 2022-2026 strategic plan. I am forwarding this complaint to DHS-OIG as a routine referral in my official capacity as a DHS internal affairs agency employee. We will continue to monitor DHS OIG's efforts to address this recommendation. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services DHS OIG agreed with this recommendation. DHS OIG officials said that they plan to increase staffing to support the quality assurance program, and they also plan to develop a quality control function to address in-process work. Staff in the Office of Innovation work with leaders in the Office of Audits and the Office of Inspections and Evaluation to coordinate on how the information can be used for planning purposes. Official websites use .gov In August 2021, DHS OIG officials said that the Office of Audits and Office of Inspections and Evaluations (formerly the Office of Special Reviews and Evaluations) have established target time frames and are assessing engagements against those time frames. Please direct all media and/or general information inquiries to OPA. These organizational changes followed some of the key practices for organizational transformation, but did not follow other key practices. (Recommendation 10), The Inspector General should implement a process to identify, analyze, and determine the appropriate response to risksthat is, the internal and external risks to achieving the organization's goals and objectivesonce DHS OIG establishes them in its strategic plan. GAO evaluated DHS OIG's processes against quality standards for federal OIGs, relevant federal standards for internal control, and human capital and organizational change leading practices. Department White Pages Engage with Us Report Incidents Report suspicious items or activities to local authorities immediately. Listing of key contacts organized by component agency. We will continue to monitor DHS OIG's efforts to address this recommendation. We are determined to keep interruptions to our operations to a minimum, and we appreciate your patience during this time. GAO reviewed DHS OIG management and operations from fiscal year 2015 through fiscal year 2020. Call 1-866-DHS-2-ICE to report suspicious activity Report Crime. Southeastern Region OIG's Role Teri Lewis, Assistant Regional Inspector General for Audit several of OIG's 31 field locations to assist in investigating CBP-related employee misconduct allegations. Call 1-866-DHS-2-ICE to report suspicious activity Report Crime. These cooperative relationships ensure that our individual efforts are not in conflict and are properly coordinated. To fully address this recommendation, DHS OIG will need to ensure sustainment and consistent implementation of its organizational performance management processes-specifically through completing its plan to replace its existing directive so that its policy framework aligns with the agency's current approach. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. HUD OIG, Office of Audit Room 1109 Regional Office 307 W. 7th Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 (817) 978-9309 . The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General was established along with the Department of Homeland Security itself in 2002 by the Homeland Security Act.Its website describes its mission as "supervis[ing] independent audits, investigations, and inspections of the programs and operations of DHS, and recommends ways for DHS to carry out its responsibilities in the most . Media Contacts Department White Pages Listing of key contacts organized by component agency. An official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 61 Forsyth Street, Room 19T30 Vacant , Assistant Regional Inspector General for Audit, Chicago Regional Office (Illinois) Menu; Search; En Espaol; Email: foia@oig.hhs.gov Confirmation Number: (202) 619-2541 Press Contact Office of Inspector General Office of Communications U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Room 5541 Cohen Building 330 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Phone: (202) 619-0088 Email: media@oig.hhs.gov Advisory Opinions Washington, D.C. 20201 These actions address the intent of our recommendation. DHS OIG agreed with this recommendation. Field Office Location. Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General Strategic Plan 2022 2026, Semiannual Report to the Congress April 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022, Testimony of Inspector General, Dr. Joseph V. Cuffari Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate Medical Mistreatment of Women in ICE Detention, OIG-23-18 - Violations of ICE Detention Standards at Richwood Correctional Center in Monroe, Louisiana. The Office of Innovation has cataloged organization policies and the corresponding responsible offices. Drive transformative change to improve DHS programs and operations and promote a safer homeland. OIG Strategic Plan Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General Strategic Plan 2022 - 2026 0 1 2 3 4 Previous Pause Next COVID-19 Update Consistent with CDC guidance, most Office of Inspector General employees are currently serving the American people remotely. Toll Free Call Center: 1-877-696-6775, Content created by Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA), U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA), has sub items, about The Partnership Center, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. DHS OIG senior leaders acknowledge that various challenges have contributed to these weaknesses, and have taken steps to begin to address some of them, as follows: These and additional weaknesses GAO identified are of particular concern given that OIGs need to maintain high standards of professionalism and integrity in light of their mission, according to quality standards for federal OIGs. Report financial crime by contacting a U.S. Secret Service Field Office. > Regional Offices. (405) 522-5050, Background Investigations and Fingerprinting, Apply for Emergency Financial Assistance (TANF), Family Support Assistance for Children with Disabilities, Apply for Help with Utility Services (LIHEAP), Financial Help for Medicare and Medicines, Provide Protection for a Vulnerable Adult, Ombudsman (Advocacy for residents in Long Term Care facilities), Report Adult Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation. Fax: (202) 616-0271, Phone: (703) 413-1801 Oklahoma Human Services In September 2022, DHS OIG officials said that they are in the process of drafting policies that will establish the organization-wide quality assurance program. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS OIG (OA) Field Office. Immediate Office The Office of Investigations contact information for each of its Offices can be found below: 1301 Constitution Ave. NW WJC West, Room 3428 Washington, DC 20004 (202) 566-0819 (office) Headquarters Operations Directorate. Children and Youth 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 410 Fax. Fax: (609) 989-2213, Phone: (212) 908-9001 Room 4436, Washington, DC 20220 (202) 622-1090 (202) 622-2151. Gary Whitman, Regional Inspector General for Audit If you need to reschedule your appointment, call the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833). About DHS Contact Us DHS Mailing Address DHS Mailing Address Information on how to send mail to the Department of Homeland Security. In August 2021, DHS OIG officials said that they are developing a process to ensure that work from the Office of Audits and the Office of Inspections and Evaluations is regularly assessed and that such work is conducted according to the appropriate standards. Washington, DC 20528-0305, Whistleblower Retaliation Reports of Investigation, DHS-OIG.OfficeofLegislativeAffairs@oig.dhs.gov, Reasonable Accommodations Request Intake Form. To make suggestions for audits, please contact us via one of the following methods: Suggestion Methods. We monitored reports issued from June 2021 through September 2022 and confirmed that all reports contained a compliance statement to identify the appropriate professional standards. For more information, see our USCIS Visitor . In response, DHS OIG developed a dashboard tool to assist offices in using Project Tracking System data to monitor project milestones. DHS Office of Inspector General MAIN NUMBER: 202-981-6000 MAILING ADDRESS: Office of Inspector General/MAIL STOP 0305 Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Lane SW Washington, DC 20528-0305 DHS OIG Hotline Information: Report Corruption, Fraud, Waste, Abuse, Mismanagement Or Misconduct Allegation Form (Preferred) TOLLFREE: 1-800-323-8603 ICE Field Offices Adelanto - OPLA Office of the Principal Legal Advisor, Los Angeles (Adelanto) 10250 Rancho Road Adelanto, CA 92301 (760) 561-6460 Annandale - OPLA Office of the Principal Legal Advisor, Washington, D.C. (Annandale) 7619 Little River Turnpike Suite 900 Annandale, VA 22003 (703) 962-2800 Mailing Address: Fax: (212) 908-9035, Phone: (415) 355-2740 Vacant, Regional Inspector General for Audit Address. Washington, D.C. 20201 An official website of the United States government. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Providence, RI 02903. (Recommendation 1), The Inspector General should develop and implement a process to assess the nature, scope, and inherent risks of DHS programs as part of a risk-based planning system and to serve as the basis for its annual work plans and organizational performance management processes. Please direct all Congressional inquiries to OLA. Return to top. Fax: Fax: (954) 496-8436, Phone: (609) 989-2698 Report West Virginia Recipient Welfare; Report Health Care Crimes; (202) 566-2391. Vacant, Regional Inspector General for Audit Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Additionally, in response to our Recommendation 15, DHS OIG officials said they are developing a policy that would establish the organization-wide quality control and assurance program. Without addressing these and other long-standing management and operational weaknesses, DHS OIG is not well positioned to fulfill its oversight mission. Myra Hamilton, Acting Regional Inspector General for Audit and Assistant Regional Inspector General for Audit, New York City Regional Office (New York), Philadelphia Regional Office/Office of Internal Audit Team (Pennsylvania). (Recommendation 17), The Inspector General should develop and implement a process to ensure that program offices consistently use DHS OIG's data system to track project milestones. We will continue to monitor DHS OIG's efforts to address this recommendation, including the use of time frame data to assess and report on annual performance over time. 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, Executive Candidate Assessment and Development Program, The Inspector General should follow key organizational transformation practices when implementing any future changes in its organizational structure. Fax: (520) 620-7301, In memory of OIG Special Agent William "Buddy" Sentner Fax: (703) 413-1833, Phone: (703) 413-1855 OIG_WEBCOMMENTS@epa.gov (Use the subject "Suggestions for Audits") Phone. Official websites use .gov This office is critical for ensuring independent and objective oversight of DHS. Courthouse & Federal Bldg.915 Lafayette Blvd.Room 322Bridgeport, CT 06604 . Office Directory OIG Hotline FOIA Headquarters Office of the Inspector General U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20530 Phone: 202-514-3435 Fax: (202) 616-9881 Office of the General Counsel U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General Office of the General Counsel DHS Mailing Address Media Contacts Media inquiries and department press contacts. In November 2021, DHS OIG institutionalized this expectation by revising its project proposal form to include the proposed standards for the work, and the options on this form are limited to government auditing standards and CIGIE standards for inspections and evaluation. A lock (Recommendation 18), The Inspector General should update its report review directive, including reviewer roles, responsibilities, and time frames, for draft and final reviews of Office of Audits and Office of Special Reviews and Evaluations work. A lock Atlanta, GA 30303 We will continue to monitor DHS OIG's efforts to address this recommendation. Suite 2742 Atlanta, GA 30308 404.730.2780 1961 Stout Street Suite 12-400 Denver, CO 80294 303.312.7650 915 Second Avenue ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations is responsible for long-term Potomac Center Plaza Washington D.C. 20202.