Cargo Targeting and Examinations
"Section 809(g) of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-293) requires the Office of Inspector General to submit an annual report on its evaluation of the current targeting system for international intermodal cargo containers. The Customs and Border Protection is responsible for operation of the targeting system and conducting cargo examinations. This is our fifth audit on selected aspects of the Automated Targeting System. The purpose of this audit was to evaluate selected aspects of the Automated Targeting System, to determine their effectiveness in assisting the agency in detecting potential acts of terrorism, and to identify actions needed to improve the targeting of high-risk containers for inspection.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection could improve its record retention processes to support decisions made to waive or inspect high-risk shipments. Of the 391 shipments identified as high-risk and selected for review, 57 did not have enough documentation to support the decisions that were made. Therefore, there was no means of substantiating that officers properly or consistently followed procedures in waiving or examining shipments to keep dangerous goods from entering U.S. commerce.
Guidance on how to conduct and record physical examinations..."