# TSA Strengthens Airport Worker Vetting

A Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General review found that the Transportation Security Administration did not consistently enforce airport-worker vetting controls: some workers received or retained security badges before security threat assessments were complete, and some required FBI Rap Back enrollments were missing. TSA agreed to implement all four recommendations, including improving enforcement and record accuracy. The findings identify a potential support need for airport-worker screening and vetting, but no specific solicitation or contract was announced.

- Contractors may find potential work in screening workflows, identity-data validation, compliance monitoring, and FBI Rap Back enrollment support.
- Procurement professionals supporting TSA or airport security operations can use the findings to identify capability gaps related to assessment completion, badge issuance, enrollment, and record accuracy.
- The review names TSA, DHS OIG, and the FBI as relevant entities; it provides no contract value, procurement timeline, or solicitation details.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation, Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General (DHS OIG)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

### Sources
- [Airport workers got security badges before TSA completed background checks, watchdog finds - Government Executive](https://www.govexec.com/oversight/2026/11/airport-workers-security-badges-tsa-background-checks-watchdog/417137) - Government Executive