Report No. 02-41
September 2002
Office of the Inspector General
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- THE INS HAS NOT EFFECTIVELY MANAGED THE IRP
Impact of the IIRIRA and the AEDPA on IRP Workload
Universe of Incarcerated Criminal Aliens Unknown
IRP Presence in Select County Facilities Minimal at Best
IRP Coverage Declining at State Prisons in California
Workload versus Resources
Recruitment and Retention
Redirecting IRP Resources
Federal Funds Could Be Used to Gain IRP Cooperation
Conclusion
Recommendations
- THE INS INCURS MILLIONS ANNUALLY TO DETAIN CRIMINAL
ALIENS DUE TO FAILURES IN THE IRP PROCESS
Analysis of Detention Costs
Factors Within the INS's Control
Factors Beyond the INS's Direct Control
Conclusion
Recommendations
SCHEDULE OF DOLLAR-RELATED FINDINGS
STATEMENT ON COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS
APPENDIX I: AUDIT OBJECTIVES, SCOPE, AND METHODOLOGY
APPENDIX II: CRIMINAL ALIENS: THE REMOVAL PROCESS
APPENDIX III: ANALYSIS OF PRE AND POST IMMIGRATION LAWS
APPENDIX IV: AUDITEE RESPONSE
APPENDIX V: ANALYSIS AND SUMMARY OF ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CLOSE REPORT