GAO: CBP Needs More Staff, Better Hiring Plans to Ensure Effective Enforcement

Tweet

June 15, 2017

In a June 12th report published by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) trade enforcement efforts have been chronically hindered by a lack of performance evaluation standards and by personnel shortages in crucial positions.  Furthermore, the CBP lacks clearly-defined long term hiring practices and goals to meet these staffing needs.  

For more information, please contact one of our legal professionals.