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Office <strong>of</strong>Inspector GeneralU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> Homel<strong>and</strong> SecurityWashington, DC 20528JAN 11 2011Homel<strong>and</strong>SecurityPrefaceThe Department <strong>of</strong> Homel<strong>and</strong> Security (DHS) Office <strong>of</strong>Inspector General (DIG) wasestablished by the Homel<strong>and</strong> Security Act <strong>of</strong>2002 (Public Law 107-296) by amendmentto the Inspector General Act <strong>of</strong>1978. This is one <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong>audit, inspection, <strong>and</strong>special reports prepared as part <strong>of</strong>our oversight responsibilities to promote economy,efficiency, <strong>and</strong> effectiveness within the department.This report addresses the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> U.S. <strong>Customs</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Border</strong> <strong>Protection's</strong> efforts tocreate a plan to provide efficient ground transportation for detainees. It is based oninterviews with employees <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficials <strong>of</strong> relevant agencies <strong>and</strong> institutions, directobservations, <strong>and</strong> a review <strong>of</strong> applicable documents.The recommendations herein have been developed to the best knowledge available to our<strong>of</strong>fice, <strong>and</strong> have been discussed in draft with those responsible for implementation. Wetrust this report will result in more effective, efficient, <strong>and</strong> economical operations. Weexpress our appreciation to all <strong>of</strong>those who contributed to the preparation <strong>of</strong> this report.~~~Anne L. RichardsAssistant Inspector General for Audits