Listen Live
Trending:
Federal Drive

DHS not enforcing standards for detention center contractors

The Department of Homeland Security inspector general found that ICE officials don't use the contracting power they have to enforce the standards.

February 25, 2019 8:09 am
< a min read
     

Best listening experience is on Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Subscribe to Federal Drive’s daily audio interviews on Apple Podcasts or PodcastOne.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement relies on a network of contractors to operate its busy detention facilities. They’re supposed to follow detailed standards but the Department of Homeland Security inspector general found that ICE officials don’t use the contracting power they have to enforce the standards. Acting IG John Kelly joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin for more.

 

        Learn how high-impact service providers have helped the government reinvent the way they deliver their mission and services to the public in this exclusive ebook, sponsored by Carahsoft. Download today!

Copyright © 2024 Federal News Network. All rights reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.

     

Related Stories

    Oversight.gov scores funding in 2019 spending bill; DHS gets less for FEMA HQ

    Budget Read more
    Amelia Brust/Federal News NetworkICE, DHS, cyber, cloud migration

    ICE more than halfway done with cloud migration, despite snags

    Cloud Computing Read more
    Linkedin

    DHS not enforcing standards for detention center contractors

    Read more
Related Topics
accountability Agency Oversight All News Contracting Department of Homeland Security Federal Drive Immigration and Customs Enforcement John Kelly Management