The Department of Homeland Security’s reviewed information security programs for compliance with Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA) requirements. An evaluation was conducted according to fiscal year 2022 reporting […]
The dramatic increases in migrant encounters and traffic at the Southwest border have magnified existing staffing challenges at CBP and ICE. In light of these intensifying issues, an audit was […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) uses different processes under various statutory authorities to hire employees by type, such as permanent full-time employees and temporary reservists. Additionally, FEMA uses hiring flexibilities […]
The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) received a hotline complaint stating that the resilient high-frequency radio network (RHFRN) system was not functioning as intended. The OIG substantiated the complainant’s allegation that […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is the operational lead for Federal cybersecurity, responsible for coordinating cyber incident response and mitigation. In December 2020, CISA issued an emergency directive […]
The Response and Recovery Federal Interagency Operational Plan (FIOP) guides federal departments and agencies (hereafter “federal agencies”) in executing the response and recovery mission areas of the National Preparedness Goal […]
The 2022 Annual Report showcases many of the Center’s accomplishments and outlines plans for 2023. Some of the highlights include: Stop the Bleed continues to reach thousands of individuals through the app and […]
The 50-member nonpartisan Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission released its Aerial Equipment Strategy Report on February 13, 2023. To improve federal policies related to U.S. wildland fires, this report […]
In response to COVID-19, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) initiated Project Airbridge to mitigate shortfalls in medical supply distributors’ personal protective equipment (PPE) and facilitate the delivery of critical PPE […]
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Countering Human Trafficking Year in Review reports on select accomplishments and advancements made by DHS offices and components toward countering human trafficking. These annual reports […]