Justice Management:
The Value of Oversight Has Been Demonstrated
T-GGD-91-51: Published: Jul 11, 1991. Publicly Released: Jul 11, 1991.
Additional Materials:
- Full Report:
Contact:
GAO discussed the Department of Justice's (DOJ) budget for fiscal year (FY) 1992. GAO noted that as a result of GAO oversight: (1) the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and DOJ have taken actions to improve the INS management framework; (2) DOJ appointed debt collection officials to centralize its collection efforts, and issued a long-term strategy to manage civil debt collection more systematically; (3) state and local governments have taken action to implement the Bureau of Prison's modified computing standards, which could substantially reduce their requests for expansion funds; and (4) DOJ has taken some actions to implement improved internal controls over asset management and disposal, but program consolidation was still under consideration. In addition, GAO noted that: (1) DOJ lacked a well integrated case management system, and it has not taken all of the actions necessary to ensure adequate protection of its highly sensitive computer systems; and (2) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and DOJ lack of cooperation, delays in providing routine management information, deletion of data from requested files, and denial of access to open cases limited GAO access to relevant or requested information. GAO believes that several DOJ management areas warranting congressional oversight include: (1) white collar crime; (2) how federal law enforcement agencies set their investigative priorities and measure their effectiveness; (3) DOJ response to general management recommendations; (4) the effectiveness of the Drug Enforcement Administration's war on drugs; and (5) FBI management practices.
Feb 24, 2021
Pregnant Women in DOJ Custody:
U.S. Marshals Service and Bureau of Prisons Should Better Align Policies with National GuidelinesGAO-21-147: Published: Jan 25, 2021. Publicly Released: Feb 24, 2021.
Oct 26, 2020
-
Intellectual Property:
CBP Has Taken Steps to Combat Counterfeit Goods in Small Packages but Could Streamline EnforcementGAO-20-692: Published: Sep 24, 2020. Publicly Released: Oct 26, 2020.
Sep 30, 2020
-
Federal Criminal Restitution:
Department of Justice Has Ongoing Efforts to Improve Its Oversight of the Collection of Restitution and Tracking the Use of Forfeited AssetsGAO-20-676R: Published: Sep 30, 2020. Publicly Released: Sep 30, 2020.
Sep 10, 2020
-
Federal Tactical Teams:
Characteristics, Training, Deployments, and InventoryGAO-20-710: Published: Sep 10, 2020. Publicly Released: Sep 10, 2020.
Sep 8, 2020
-
VA Police:
Actions Needed to Improve Data Completeness and Accuracy on Use of Force Incidents at Medical CentersGAO-20-599: Published: Sep 8, 2020. Publicly Released: Sep 8, 2020.
Aug 13, 2020
-
Anti-Money Laundering:
FinCEN Should Enhance Procedures for Implementing and Evaluating Geographic Targeting OrdersGAO-20-546: Published: Jul 14, 2020. Publicly Released: Aug 13, 2020.
Jul 29, 2020
-
Federal Prison Industries:
Actions Needed to Evaluate Program EffectivenessGAO-20-505: Published: Jul 29, 2020. Publicly Released: Jul 29, 2020.
Jul 8, 2020
-
Gun Control:
DOJ Can Further Improve Guidance on Federal Firearm Background Check RecordsGAO-20-528: Published: Jul 8, 2020. Publicly Released: Jul 8, 2020.
Jun 22, 2020
-
Federal Prisons:
Additional Analysis Needed to Determine Whether to Issue Pepper Spray to Minimum Security PrisonsGAO-20-342: Published: Jun 22, 2020. Publicly Released: Jun 22, 2020.
May 26, 2020
-
Bureau of Prisons:
Improved Planning Would Help BOP Evaluate and Manage Its Portfolio of Drug Education and Treatment ProgramsGAO-20-423: Published: May 26, 2020. Publicly Released: May 26, 2020.
Looking for more? Browse all our products here
Explore our Key Issues on Justice and Law Enforcement
Explore our other Key Issues here
