Customs Automation: Weakness in Revenue Collection at John F. Kennedy International Airport
IMTEC-90-16
Published: Sep 27, 1990. Publicly Released: Sep 27, 1990.
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Highlights
GAO reviewed Customs Service's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Area Office's security, controls, and accountability over revenue collection.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Regional Office, New York, NY | The Commissioner, U.S. Customs Service New York Region, should ensure that all corrective actions planned by the JFK Customs Area Office are carried out. |
Closed – Implemented
GAO observed that Customs installed counter-to-ceiling partitions, repositioning certain computer equipment, installed closed-circuit cameras, and added spring-type locks to access doors, to enhance security in the cashier's office. Customs also added armored courier service to ensure that revenues are deposited in a timely manner.
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| Regional Office, New York, NY | The Commissioner, U.S. Customs Service New York Region, should ensure that supervisors follow stated policies and procedures and that they reinforce the importance of those directives to their staffs. |
Closed – Implemented
GAO determined that Customs has since reissued to staff updated procedural guidance to improve control, accountability, and storage of prenumbered collection documents.
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AirportsAirport securityBank depositsCash managementCollection proceduresCustoms administrationFacility securityFederal formsGovernment collectionsInformation systemsInternal controls