The report discusses the need for enhanced oversight and accountability within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The author thanks the members of the CNAS oversight and accountability task force for their contributions to the project. The report's recommendations should be attributed to the author alone, and any errors should be noted. The author is grateful for the helpful comments provided by various individuals, including Christian Beckner, Mary Ellen Callahan, Kevin Carroll, Phil Carter, John Dermody, Heidi Li Feldman, Nadia Firozvi, Chimène Keitner, and Elliot Williams. The report also acknowledges the insights provided by DHS alumni and other former senior U.S. government homeland security officials.
