Head Of Security For TSA Fired

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — The head of security for the Transportation Security Administration has been removed from his position in the wake of congressional scrutiny.

The House Oversight Committee announced the ouster of Kelly Hoggan on its official Twitter account Monday night.

"Darby LaJoye will serve as the Acting Assistant Administrator of the Office of Security Operations," TSA Administrator Peter Neffenger wrote in a memo.

Memorial Held For TSA Agent Shot And Killed During Rampage At LAX — Federal Security Director Darby LaJoye delivers remarks during a public memorial for TSA officer Gerardo Hernandez at the Los Angeles Sports Arena November 12, 2013 in Los Angeles. (credit: All Seib-Pool/Getty Images)

"Darby LaJoye is an experienced Federal Security Director with successful leadership tours at two of the nation's largest airports, Los Angeles International Airport in California and John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York," Neffenger wrote.

Kelly Hoggan had held the position for three years. According to the oversight committee, Hoggan received more than $90,000 in bonuses from late 2013 to late 2014.

A report from the Homeland Security Inspector General's office revealed that agency employees failed to find explosives, weapons and other dangerous items in more than 95 percent of covert tests at multiple U.S. airports.

That report and allegations of other mismanagement within TSA have prompted congressional scrutiny and hearings on Capitol Hill.

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