To improve the programs and operations of the Department of Commerce through independent and objective oversight.
Vision Statement
To be recognized for our contribution to improved Commerce performance.
- We work as a seamless, integrated team delivering valuable products to serve the public and to support decision-makers in the Department, OMB, and Congress.
- We are an integral and trusted broker to our stakeholders.
- We are catalysts for positive change throughout the Department.
- We are fully staffed and have the resources to get the job done.
- We have a diverse, competent, enthusiastic, and productive workforce and a cadre of effective managers at every level of the organization.
- We have credible risk assessment processes that drive strategic and operational plans, priorities, and programs.
- We have efficient, effective processes and a state-of-the-art infrastructure.
- We have performance metrics that drive high performance and accountability.
Core Values
Integrity
- We are honest, ethical, and objective.
- We hold ourselves to high standards and are willing to take tough stands.
- We honor our commitments to each other and our stakeholders.
Excellence
- We are forward-looking and seize opportunities to improve Commerce performance.
- We deliver timely, relevant, and high-impact products and services.
- We encourage risk-taking that leads to new ideas and innovative solutions.
Accountability
- We operate as independent, transparent, and trusted brokers serving our stakeholders.
- We are passionate about delivering results that drive positive change.
- We are trustworthy and can be counted on to do what we say.
