We looked at two DOJ formula grant programs to combat violence against women and provide sexual assault services. We identified over $23 million in unused or excess funds that should be put to better use or otherwise addressed. Learn more:
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- We looked at how The Senior Source in Dallas, TX, used $532,195 in DOJ grant funds for crime victims. We found that it generally met its grant goals, but it needs to improve its performance reporting and how it ensures client eligibility. Learn more:
- We looked at 2 DOJ crime victims grants made to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office in Santa Ana, CA. The money was used for crime victims, but the DA's Office did not appropriately monitor its subrecipient or track the money properly. Learn more:
- We looked at how Huckleberry Youth Programs, Inc. in San Francisco, California, used $579,145 in DOJ grant funds to support youth victims of crime. We questioned all grant costs due to unreliable accounting records and other financial management issues.
- Today we released our Semiannual Report to Congress for October 1, 2025–March 31, 2026. During that period, we issued 42 reports with 108 recommendations. Learn more: oig.justice.gov/semiannual-rep…
- We just released a report on the BOP's use of $1.23 billion in First Step Act funds to pay for reentry programs for federal prisoners. We identified several significant issues and made 7 recommendations for improvement. Learn more: oig.justice.gov/reports/evalua…
- We issued a Management Advisory Memorandum to the BOP Director about BOP issuing credentials with law enforcement markings and badges to employees who are not authorized to carry firearms. We made 2 recommendations. Learn more: oig.justice.gov/reports/notifi…
- The Crisis Intervention & Advocacy Center (CIAC) in Adel, IA used $625,275 in DOJ grant funds to assist crime victims, but we questioned $467,712 due to inadequate documentation. We made 6 recommendations to improve CIAC’s internal controls. Learn more: oig.justice.gov/reports/audit-…
- Today, we released an inspection report of U.S. Penitentiary Canaan. We found serious issues related to the use of restraints, restrictions on movement, inmate healthcare, safety and security, and employee professionalism. oig.justice.gov/reports/inspec…
- Pharaoh’s owner going to prison for 25 years for bribery, sex trafficking conspiracy and witness tampering
Pharaoh’s owner going to prison for 25 years for bribery, sex trafficking conspiracy and witness tampering... @HSIBuffalo @FBIBuffalo justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/p… - We looked at how the City of Union City, NJ, used DOJ grant funds to purchase CCTV cameras and other equipment. We identified more than $1.6 million in questioned costs based on how they documented their purchases. Learn more:
- Purdue University spent 95% of a $1.9M cooperative agreement to develop and test an AI system to reduce recidivism but did not fully accomplish the project goals. Neither Purdue nor the National Institute of Justice ensured appropriate oversight.
- We looked at how Arcadia University in Glenside, PA used $228,931 in DOJ grant funds. We found that Arcadia worked to prevent and improve its response to sexual violence, and took immediate action to address our four recommendations. Learn more:
