# ICE Spent Funds on Unused Beds, Missed COVID-19 Protocols and Detention Standards while Housing Migrant Families in Hotels
> **Inspection / Evaluation** by 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

- **Rec 1** (Closed): ICE should ensure appropriate contract processes and policies are followed, including the use of sole source contracting forhotel space.
- **Rec 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.
- **Rec 3** (Closed): Implement testing protocols for the remainder of the COVID-19 response to ensure that migrant families are tested.
- **Rec 4** (Closed): Ensure Endeavors complies with the new healthcare protocols and modified FRS at facilities covered by those standards.
## Source
- [oversight.gov report page](https://www.oversight.gov/reports/ice-spent-funds-unused-beds-missed-covid-19-protocols-and-detention-standards-while-housing)
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