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S&T Needs to Improve Its Management and Oversight of R&D Projects

Submitting OIG: 
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Report Description: 
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) did not execute all research and development (R&D) projects in accordance with Federal and DHS guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Date Issued: 
Monday, March 7, 2022
Agency Reviewed / Investigated: 
Department of Homeland Security
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number: 
OIG-22-30
Component, if applicable: 
Science and Technology Directorate (S&T)
Location(s): 
Agency-Wide
Type of Report: 
Audit
Questioned Costs: 
$0
Funds for Better Use: 
$0
Number of Recommendations: 
5
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Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number Recommendation Status Significant Recommendation Additional Details
1 Open No
We recommend the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary for the Science and Technology Directorate, in consultation with the Office of Procurement Operations, develop and implement a process to ensure required special clauses are included in contracts for project acquisitions with a high risk of unauthorized access to or disclosure of sensitive information.
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