DHS Watchdog Probes Kristi Noem Contracts After Contractor Questions
The Department of Homeland Security's inspector general is investigating contracts awarded during Kristi Noem's time as secretary. The probe focuses on contracting practices and includes questions about a little-known contractor named Kara Voorhies who worked closely with top aide Corey Lewandowski.
The Department of Homeland Security's inspector general has launched an investigation into contracts awarded during Kristi Noem's tenure as secretary. The probe examines contracting practices and the role of contractor Kara Voorhies, who worked closely with Noem's top aide Corey Lewandowski.
Voorhies, described as a little-known contractor, had significant influence over contracts under Noem's leadership according to reports. The investigation includes looking at multimillion-dollar contracts that may have been awarded without competitive bidding.
The inspector general's office is also conducting a separate audit of DHS grants and contracts, which has been publicly posted on its website. The office typically doesn't confirm or deny criminal or administrative investigations.
DHS oversees critical functions including immigration enforcement, FEMA disaster response, cybersecurity, and border security. The agency has a budget of over $60 billion and employs more than 240,000 people.
The Department of Homeland Security has not responded to requests for comment about the investigation. Details about specific contracts or amounts involved are still emerging.
This investigation could reveal how taxpayer money was spent at one of America's biggest government agencies. DHS controls immigration enforcement, disaster response, and national security programs that affect millions of Americans daily.
Watch for inspector general findings and any potential recommendations for contract reforms at DHS.
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