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Immigration and Naturalization Service Institutional Removal Program

Report No. 02-41
September 2002
Office of the Inspector General

APPENDIX V

ANALYSIS AND SUMMARY OF ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CLOSE REPORT

The INS response to the audit (Appendix IV) describes the actions taken or planned to implement our recommendations. This appendix summarizes our response and the actions necessary to close the report.

Recommendation Number:

  1. Resolved. In its response the INS stated that it had conducted a partial resource review and that a complete review of resource requirements will begin in fiscal year 2003. In order to close this recommendation, please provide to the OIG the results of the review including total estimated incarcerated foreign-born populations, the resources required to fully address those populations, and the associated risks in not fulfilling total resource requirements.

  2. Resolved. In its response the INS stated that it had created a funding element within the Detention & Removal Office's funding classification that will provide for the funding and tracking of resources expended for the IRP. In order to close this recommendation, please provide to the OIG the account classification codes established for tracking IRP funding and expenses.

  3. Resolved. In its response the INS stated that it had developed and is preparing to implement a multi-year plan to provide an expanded DEO position to staff the IRP. In order to close this recommendation, please provide to the OIG the plans for implementation, including the revised DEO position description, the number of positions to be dedicated to the IRP, and the estimated time frame for full implementation.

  4. Resolved. In its response the INS stated that it agreed with the recommendation, but indicated that it would not pursue changes to SCAAP provisions given that the funding for the initiative had not been included in the President's Fiscal Year 2003 budget request. The OIG is aware of the status of SCAAP funding in the President's budget request. The recommendation will remain open pending Congressional approval of the FY 2003 budget.

  5. Resolved. In its response the INS stated that it would develop an operations manual and provide appropriate training to address problems concerning the consistency and quality of IRP casework. In order to close this recommendation, please provide to the OIG a copy of the operations manual and training syllabus.

  6. Resolved. In its response the INS stated that it would address the use of streamlined procedures for removal in its operations manual and training regimen. In order to close this recommendation, please provide to the OIG a copy of the operations manual and training syllabus.

  7. Resolved. In its response the INS stated that it placed a liaison officer in the State Department and that the officer would coordinate the MOU. In order to close this recommendation, please provide to the OIG a signed copy of the MOU.