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

We are regularly reporting on the BOP’s actual and planned use of $5 billion given to them through Public Law 119-21. Our webpage provides details on how the funds have been used as of August 2026.

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Don R. Berthiaume Sworn In as Inspector General

IG Berthiaume is a recognized leader in government oversight, investigations, and white-collar enforcement.

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Principles of Effective Oversight of the Department of Justice

These principles are intended to articulate the OIG’s decision-making processes, the way it conducts oversight matters, and how it develops and issues recommendations.

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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

Risk Assessment of the Department of Justice Charge Card Programs
Audit of the Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Funds Subawarded by the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security Division of Administrative Services, Justice and Community Services to the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center, Martinsburg, West Virginia
Audit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Contract Awarded to Clark Construction Group, LLC, for the Innovation Center in Huntsville, Alabama
Audit of the Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Funds Subawarded by the Mississippi State Department of Health to the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, Inc., Biloxi, Mississippi
Audit of the Department of Justice’s Processes for Identifying and Directing Deposits to the Crime Victims Fund
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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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