Semiannual Report to Congress

April 1, 2005-September 30, 2005
Office of the Inspector General

During this reporting period, the Inspector General provided the following testimony: Before the Senate Judiciary Committee concerning the OIG's oversight of the FBI. Before the Senate Judiciary Committee concerning the OIG's work regarding detainees held on immigration charges as part of the Department's terrorism investigations after the September 11 attacks. Before the House Judiciary Committee regarding Section 1001 of the USA Patriot Act. Before the House Committee on Government Reform regarding the Department's FY 2004 financial statement audits. Before the House Committee on Appropriations regarding the OIG's oversight work in the FBI. In addition, the Inspector General submitted a written statement for a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the USMS's judicial security process. The Inspector General also testified before two independent commissions during this reporting period: The National Prison Rape Elimination Commission regarding the OIG report on deterring staff sexual abuse of inmates; and The Commission on Safety and Abuse in America's Prisons regarding the OIG's work related to use of excessive force, introduction of contraband, verbal abuse, and civil rights violations in federal prisons.