"The new structure would shed some $53 million to combine the intelligence unit with the department's Office of the Secretary and Executive Management, Management Directorate and Office of Situational Awareness into a single office reporting to the DHS secretary, the budget proposal says."
"Those plans, which would have only kept some 275 people, drew major pushback from law enforcement organizations and Jewish groups that long relied on the agency to disseminate timely intelligence about threats that concern state, local, tribal and territorial communities."
"The downsizing was put on hold just days later, but I&A reignited efforts soon after to more gradually shed its workforce. As of late last year, the office had around 500 or so full-time employees."
The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis is proposed to be absorbed into DHS headquarters, aiming to save $53 million. This restructuring would combine several offices into one reporting to the DHS secretary, promoting efficiency and communication. Congressional approval is necessary for this significant change, which follows previous workforce reduction plans that faced backlash from law enforcement and community organizations. The office currently has around 500 employees, down from 1,000, with ongoing discussions about further reductions.
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