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Semiannual Report to Congress

From October 1, 2025–March 31, 2026, the DOJ OIG issued 42 reports with 108 recommendations and identified $487,192 in questioned costs.

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Evaluation of the BOP’s Use of First Step Act Funding and Implementation of First Step Act Programs at Its Institutions

We evaluated how the BOP used $1.23 billion that Congress appropriated to the BOP to implement the FSA.

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Inspection of the BOP’s U.S. Penitentiary Canaan

We identified issues with the application of restraints on inmates, the effects of restrictions on inmate movement, the provision of inmate healthcare, institutional safety and security, and employee professionalism.

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Tracking the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Plans and Uses for $5 Billion

Our oversight of the $5 billion in supplemental funding given to the BOP through Public Law 119-21 to help address its systemic staffing and infrastructure issues.

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WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION

Learn about the rights and protections of whistleblowers.

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TOP CHALLENGES

DOJ's top management and performance challenges.

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Recent Reports

Recent Updates

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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