Project on Government Oversight

DHS Awards Secretive $915 Million 'Self-Deportation' Contract to Connected Firm

2025-10-10 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

A $915 million contract awarded to Salus Worldwide Solutions for ‘self-deportation’ services faces legal challenge for lacking transparency and following unlawful procurement procedures. The firm has connections to senior DHS officials, and bids were restricted to select companies for …

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Biden Leaves 14 Inspector General Positions Vacant, Some for Over 2,000 Days

2023-12-31 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 6/10

The Biden administration maintained 14 Inspector General vacancies across federal agencies, with some positions unfilled for over 2,000 days, severely weakening government oversight. The Export-Import Bank IG position remained vacant since June 2014 (2,664 days), while Treasury’s IG spot was …

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