Reports

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.

Investigations

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

First Responder Network Authority

Testimony

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.

Investigations

06.09.2016

OIG Testimony on The Census Bureau's Modernization Efforts and Overall Preparedness for the 2020 Census

Chairman Chaffetz, Congresswoman Maloney, and Members of the Committee: I appreciate the opportunity to testify today about the Census Bureau's modernization efforts for the 2020 Census, as well as the bureau's overall preparedness for carrying out key aspects of the 2020 Census.

Testimony

06.07.2016

2020 Census: The Bureau Has Not Reported Test Results and Executed an Inadequately Designed 2015 Test

As part of our fiscal year 2015 audit plan, we are initiating an audit of the 2015 Census Test.

Report Number OIG-16-032A

U.S. Census Bureau (Census)

Audits / Evaluations

06.01.2016

NOAA Fisheries' Alaska Regional Office Use of Contract Raises Issues Regarding Personal Services

This report provides the results of our review of a complaint received in January 2015 from a confidential complainant regarding the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS, or NOAA Fisheries) Alaska Regional Office's use of grants and cooperative agreements and whether they are used to acquire personal services …

Report Number OIG-16-030-I

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Audits / Evaluations

05.23.2016

The U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division Lacks Complete Information for Project Costs and Has Not Fully Monitored GSS-I Goals

As part of our fiscal year 2015 audit plan, we are initiating an audit of the Census Bureau's efforts to continuously update address listings in an effort to reduce the cost of the 2020 decennial census.

Report Number OIG-16-029-A

U.S. Census Bureau (Census)

Audits / Evaluations

05.11.2016

FY 2015 Compliance with Improper Payment Requirements

We are initiating a review of the Department's compliance with requirements of the Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 (IPIA), as amended by the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010 (IPERA) and the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of 2012 (IPERIA) and reported in the 'Other Information' section of the U.S. …

Report Number OIG-16-027-I

Office of the Secretary

Audits / Evaluations

04.26.2016

The Joint Polar Satellite System: Further Planning and Executive Decisions Are Needed to Establish a Long-term, Robust Program

As part of our FY 2014 work plan, and in accordance without most recent report on the top management challenges facing the Department of Commerce, we are initiating an audit of NOAA's planning processes for a polar satellite follow-on program as well as the implementation of the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) program.

Report Number OIG-16-026-I

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Audits / Evaluations

04.18.2016

The Census Working Capital Fund Lacks Transparency

As part of our fiscal year 2015 audit plan and in response to a Congressional request, we are initiating an audit of the Census Bureau's Working Capital Fund.

Report Number OIG-16-025-A

U.S. Census Bureau (Census)

Audits / Evaluations