Ineffective Implementation of Corrective Actions Diminishes DHS' Oversight of Its Pandemic Planning
Review · Department of Homeland Security OIG · 2020-12-23 · about Department of Homeland Security
Report
Title
Ineffective Implementation of Corrective Actions Diminishes DHS' Oversight of Its Pandemic Planning
Submitting OIG
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Component agency
Department of Homeland Security
Type
Review
Publication date
2020-12-23
Summary
DHS OIG issued a series of three reports between August 2014 and October 2016 examining DHS’ pandemic activities, including 28 recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of DHS planning and response activities. We conducted this verification review to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of DHS’ corrective actions. We focused our review on 11 of 28 key recommendations that dealt with DHS-wide pandemic planning and response activities.
Recommendations (3)
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Status
Text
1
Closed
Assign responsibility and delegate authority to an office or individual for the oversight, management, and accountability of pandemic PPE, including authority to ensure that components comply with DHS PPE policies.
2
Open
Assign responsibility and delegate authority to an office or individual to update and establish a formal policy with procedures, practices, and methodologies identified in the PPE ILSP, to standardize the process for all DHS components to follow for…
3
Closed
Assign responsibility and delegate authority to an office or individual for oversight and management of DHS and component pandemic plans, including review, approval, and updating of those plans.