ICE Spent Funds on Unused Beds, Missed COVID-19 Protocols and Detention Standards while Housing Migrant Families in Hotels
Inspection / Evaluation · Department of Homeland Security OIG · 2022-04-15 · about Department of Homeland Security
Report
Title
ICE Spent Funds on Unused Beds, Missed COVID-19 Protocols and Detention Standards while Housing Migrant Families in Hotels
Submitting OIG
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Component agency
Department of Homeland Security
Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Publication date
2022-04-15
Summary
ICE did not adequately justify the need for the sole source contract to house migrant families and spent approximately $17 million for hotel space and services at six hotels that went largely unused between April and June 2021.
Recommendations (4)
#
Status
Text
1
Closed
ICE should ensure appropriate contract processes and policies are followed, including the use of sole source contracting forhotel space.
2
Closed
Conduct a full assessment of ICE’s migrant family housing needs, including its existing agreements at Family ResidentialCenters, before entering into a similar or follow-on contract for additional bed space.
3
Closed
Implement testing protocols for the remainder of the COVID-19 response to ensure that migrant families are tested.
4
Closed
Ensure Endeavors complies with the new healthcare protocols and modified FRS at facilities covered by those standards.