Reports

10.02.2017

Audit of NOAA Oversight and Practices to Close Out Contract Files

We are initiating an audit to assess closing out physically completed contracts at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

09.30.2017

Semiannual Report to Congress, September 2017

I am pleased to present the Department of Commerce Office of Inspector General's (OIG's) Semiannual Report to Congress for the 6 months ending
September 30, 2017.

Report Number SAR-2017-09

09.29.2017

Top Management and Performance Challenges Facing the Department of Commerce in Fiscal Year 2018

The Office of Inspector General is required by statute to report annually the most serious management and performance challenges facing the Department of Commerce.

Report Number OIG-17-033

09.27.2017

NOAA: Repair Needs Data Not Accurate, and Real Property Utilization Not Monitored Adequately

We are initiating an audit with the objective of assessing whether NOAA is effectively managing real property.

Report Number OIG-17-032-A

09.25.2017

Awarding of U.S. Census Bureau Noncompetitive Contracts Did Not Consistently Follow Federal Acquisition Regulations and Commerce Acquisition Policies

We are initiating an audit of the Census Bureau's contracts that were awarded using other than full and open competition (noncompetitive) procedures. This is part of our risk-based oversight strategy developed to address management challenges in its procurement function.

Report Number OIG-17-031-A

09.13.2017

2020 Census: Evaluation of Interactive Review Address Canvassing Operation Revealed Issues with Quality Assurance Controls

As part of our FY 2016 annual planning, we are initiating an evaluation of the 2016 Address Canvassing Test.

Report Number OIG-17-030-I

09.12.2017

Research on NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) Fleet Recapitalization Plan

We are initiating research into NOAA's implementation of its Fleet Recapitalization Plan.

09.08.2017

Former Commerce Employee Sentenced for Bribery Scheme

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A former information technology official with the Department of Commerce was sentenced today to 4 years in prison and ordered to forfeit approximately $224,500 for conspiracy to pay and receive bribes, and acceptance of bribes by a public official.

09.05.2017

MBDA Can Improve Processes to More Effectively Monitor Cooperative Agreements

We are initiating an audit of MBDA's grant programs as part of our annual risk-based audit plan. Our audit objective is to review the adequacy of MBDA's management of its grant programs.

Report Number OIG-17-029-A

08.17.2017

Former Charleston-Based NOAA Employee Sentenced to 4 Years Prison for Possession of Child Pornography Involving Prepubescent Minors

Columbia, South Carolina—- United States Attorney Beth Drake stated today that Clayton A. Norfleet, age 55, of West Columbia, South Carolina was sentenced today in federal court in Charleston, South Carolina, for Possession of Child Pornography Involving a Prepubescent Minor, a violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 2252A(a)(5)(B) and (b)(2).

08.14.2017

Closed – Audit of EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program's Post-Award Effectiveness

We are initiating an audit of the effectiveness of EDA's Public Works (PW) and Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) grant programs. Our audit objective will be to assess EDA's grant program effectiveness by evaluating its fiscal year 2016 post-award performance pertaining to the PW and EAA grants.