The Trump-appointed DHS inspector general has abused his power and fueled an exodus of lawyers from the agency, say 7 sources with knowledge of the organization's inner workings.
The investigation of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has highlighted concerns about the Inspector General Office at the Department of Homeland Security.The investigation of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has highlighted concerns about the Inspector General Office at the Department of Homeland Security.
The departures often stemmed from the lawyers' unease with how Cuffari managed the watchdog role. Seven sources with knowledge of the inner workings of the agency who spoke with NPR said the inspector general has fueled organizational dysfunction and abused his power.Cuffari and his top leaders showed deference to DHS and its components, according to the sources who spoke anonymously with NPR. DHS has an annual budget of tens of billions of dollars and includes agencies such as the U.S.
The office isn't run like"a government agency trying to do the best for taxpayer dollars," one source said."It's grudge matches and fiefdoms."In one case, an employee's release "Employees have alleged that failure to develop, implement, and adhere to management policies has resulted in decisions that are arbitrary, show favoritism or bias, hurt morale, and negatively affect operations," House Homeland Security Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss.,The latest complaints follow a series of questions about Cuffari's leadership.
Volsky, who is no longer with the agency, acknowledged to NPR he filed the complaint, but declined to comment further.
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