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Audit of the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Oversight of the Use of Restraints

We identified concerns related to the accuracy of data within BOP’s system, the timing, substance, and tracking of required regional office reviews, and the BOP’s ability to identify systemic issues.

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Concurrent Inspections of BOP Food Service Operations

We made a series of unannounced, concurrent inspections assessing the administration of food service at six Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) institutions across the country.

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Recent Reports

Audit of the Office of Justice Programs Second Chance Act Grant Awarded to the Volunteers of America Northern New England, Inc.
Audit of the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Oversight of the Use of Restraints
Audit of the Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Funds Subawarded by the Puerto Rico Department of Justice to Hogar Sustituto y Educativo Rosanna, Corp. Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Audit of the Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Funds Subawarded by the Missouri Department of Social Services to Synergy Services, Inc., Parkville, Missouri
Audit of the Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Funds Subawarded by the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance to Finex House, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts
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Priority Recommendations

For the Federal Bureau of Prisons

To develop and implement a reliable method for calculating appropriate staffing levels at the enterprise and institution levels.

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For the Federal Bureau of Prisons

To complete needed upgrades to its security camera system.

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For the Federal Bureau of Investigation

To reassess its policies for coordination with state and local law enforcement after receiving allegations of crimes against children.

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