DHS actions related to an I & A intelligence product deviated from standard procedures (redacted).
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Washington, DC : Office of Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security, 2022.
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"April 26, 2022."
"OIG-22-41."
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Contents
Background. -- Results of evaluation. -- I & A followed its internal process for drafting the initial intelligence product but later added content that changed the product's scope. -- Dissemination did not follow I & A's standard process. -- I & A did not promptly disseminate the product. -- I & A's own assessment of the intelligence product determined it risked appearing politicized. -- Conclusion. -- Recommendation. -- Management comments and OIG analysis. -- Appendixes.
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security did not adequately follow its internal processes and comply with applicable Intelligence Community policy standards and requirements when editing and disseminating an Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I & A) intelligence product regarding Russian interference in the 2020 U.S. Presidential election. For example, I & A employees during the review and clearance process changed the product's scope by making changes that appear to be based in part on political considerations, potentially impacting I & A's compliance with Intelligence Community policy. Additionally, the Acting Secretary participated in the review process multiple times despite lacking any formal role in reviewing the product, resulting in the delay of its dissemination on at least one occasion. I & A, working with relevant external offices as appropriate, should identify and implement changes to the review and dissemination process for I & A's election-related intelligence products to ensure they are in accordance with applicable policies and guidelines.
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF title screen (DHS OIG web site, viewed May 25, 2022).
