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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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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

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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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