Reports

08.04.2016

Review of IT Security Policies, Procedures, Practices, and Capabilities in Accordance with the Cybersecurity Act of 2015

Pursuant to the requirements in the Cybersecurity Act of 2015, Pub. L. No. I 14-1 13, Division N, § 406 (2015), we are initiating an audit of the Department's IT security policies and practices for national security systems and systems that provide access to personally identifiable information (PII).

Report Number OIG-16-040-A

08.02.2016

USPTO Should Improve Controls Related to Equipment Used by Full-Time Teleworkers

As part of our fiscal year 2015 audit plan, we are conducting an audit of USPTO's inventory and equipment used by hoteling employees. Our objective is to assess the effectiveness of USPTO's controls over hoteling employees' laptops and other accountable equipment.

Report Number OIG-16-039-A

08.01.2016

Former Department of Commerce Employee Indicted on Bribery Charges

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Raushi J. Conrad, 42, of Bristow, was arrested today on charges of conspiracy to pay and receive bribes, and acceptance of bribes by a public official.

07.05.2016

Full Transition to the Nation's Single Export Licensing System Is Uncertain

As part of our FY 2015 audit plan, and in conjunction with our Top Management Challenges Facing the Department of Commerce, we plan to audit BIS's progress toward migration to and adoption of the USXPORTS system for export licensing, per the President's Export Control Reform Initiative of 20 I 0.

Report Number OIG-16-037-A

07.05.2016

Review of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Sole-Source Contract Awarded to Industrial Economics, Inc. Regarding Gulf Oil Spill Expert Services

We are initiating an audit of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Ocean Services, Office of Response and Restoration's use of sole-source contracting in its response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill that began on April 20, 2010.

Report Number OIG-16-036-I

06.29.2016

FirstNet Can Strengthen Its Controls by Documenting Procedures to Close and Track Interagency Agreements

We are initiating an audit with the objective to evaluate FirstNet's processes for entering into, monitoring, and closing its interagency agreements.

Report Number OIG-16-035-A

06.21.2016

Philadelphia Congressman and Associates Convicted in Corruption Case

A federal jury sitting in Philadelphia found Congressman Chaka Fattah Sr., 59, guilty of all charges against him. Fattah and three of his four associates were found guilty of taking part in a racketeering conspiracy involving several schemes that were intended to further their political and financial interests by misappropriating federal, charitable and campaign funds, among other schemes.

06.21.2016

OIG Testimony on Ongoing Activities and Challenges Facing the First Responder Network Authority in their Establishment of a Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network

Chairman Wicker, Ranking Member Schatz, and Members of the Subcommittee: We appreciate the opportunity to testify about the current status of, and challenges encountered by, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet).

Report Number OIG-16-034-T

06.16.2016

Awarding of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Noncompetitive Contracts Did Not Consistently Follow Guidelines and Best Practices

We are initiating an audit of USPTO's contracts that were awarded using other than full and open competition ('noncompetitive') procedures.

Report Number OIG-16-033-A

06.15.2016

Two Japanese Auto Parts Companies, U.S. Subsidiaries, and Five Executives Indicted for Rigging Automotive Parts Bids

A federal grand jury in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio returned two indictments charging Japanese automotive parts companies, their U.S. subsidiaries, and a total of five executives for their alleged participation in international conspiracies to eliminate competition in the sale of automotive parts sold in the US and elsewhere, the Justice Department announced.