Illumina Inc. to Pay $9.8M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Arising from Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Genomic Sequencing Systems
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
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Abbreviation
DOC
Agencies
Department of Commerce
Federal Agency
Yes
Location
United States
What to Report to the OIG Hotline
Commerce OIG maintains a Hotline for receiving allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, or gross mismanagement in the Department of Commerce’s programs and operations, including any organization or entity receiving Departmental funds. The following is a list of examples of types of allegations that should be reported:
- Contract and grant fraud
- Environmental, health, and safety violations
- Computer crimes (including internet pornography)
- Product substitution and suspect/counterfeit parts
- Bribery, kickbacks, and gratuities
- False statements and false claims
- Conflicts of interest and ethics violations
- Travel fraud
- Theft or abuse of government property
- Gross mismanagement of funds
- Other violations of federal laws and regulations
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
Certain matters are better resolved through other channels, instead of the Commerce OIG Hotline. The following matters are NOT generally investigated by Commerce OIG:
- 911 emergencies regarding a Departmental facility or operation. Report to the local or state law enforcement authorities and the Department of Commerce’s Office of Security.
- Complaints of EEO discrimination and retaliation. Report to the Department of Commerce’s Office of Civil Rights.
- Personal theft. Report to Department of Commerce’s Office of Security.
- Personnel matters involving requests for individual relief. Report to the servicing Office of Human Resources Management.
- Employment related grievances or complaints against management officials unless part of a whistleblower claim. Report to the servicing Office of Human Resources Management.
- Assistance with the U.S. patent application process (e.g., initial filing, patent examination, and post-examination) and case prosecution concerns (e.g., claim objections, after-final practice, claim rejections and restrictions). Contact the Patents Ombudsman Office (https://www.uspto.gov/patent/ombudsman-program).
Whistleblower Protection Page
Independent Evaluation of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service Tornado Forecasting and Warning Services
2025
OIG-25_026-I
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Commerce OIG
Department of Commerce
Our objective was to assess National Weather Service (NWS) tornado forecasting and warning performance and identify potential opportunities for enhanced effectiveness. We contracted with the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), an independent firm, to perform this evaluation. Our office oversaw the...
The Department’s Vision for an Enterprise Grants Management System Has Not Been Realized
2025
OIG-25-025-A
Audit
Department of Commerce OIG
Department of Commerce
Our audit objective was to assess the U.S. Department of Commerce’s management and implementation of the Grants Enterprise Management System (GEMS) project. We found that bureaus have procured multiple systems to manage grants; bureaus did not follow Department information technology investment...
NOAA Must Take Action to Avoid Gaps in Hurricane Hunter Missions and Improve Oversight, Program Management, and Systems Engineering Practices
2025
OIG-25-023-A
Audit
Department of Commerce OIG
Department of Commerce
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) operates NOAA’s fleet of specialized environmental data-collecting aircraft, including three “hurricane hunter” aircraft: one Gulfstream-IV-SP (G-IV) that is 29 years old and flies high...
Commerce CHIPS Act Programs Status Report
2025
OIG-25-021-I
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Commerce OIG
Department of Commerce
Over recent decades, the United States has seen a decline in its leadership in semiconductor chip manufacturing and research. To counter this and strengthen domestic semiconductor production and innovation, Congress passed the CHIPS Act of 2022. The CHIPS Act provides $50 billion to the Department...
The Bureaus Are Resolving Single Audit Findings, but the Department and Bureaus Need to Update Their Single Audit Resolution Policies
2024
OIG-24-003-I
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Commerce OIG
Department of Commerce
We evaluated the U.S. Department of Commerce’s process for addressing findings and recommendations identified in single audit reports related to departmental programs. Our objective was to determine whether the Department’s oversight of its grantees is sufficient to ensure selected findings...
The Puerto Rico Department of Agriculture Met Pandemic Funds Requirements but Was Slow to Disburse Fishery Consolidated Appropriations Act Funds
2025
OIG-25-016-A
Audit
Department of Commerce OIG
Department of Commerce
Pandemic
This final report provides the results of our audit of the Puerto Rico Department of Agriculture’s (PR DOA’s) use of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (CARES Act) and Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2021 funds. Our objective was to determine whether PR DOA’s costs...
BIS Needs to Improve Its Incident Response Capabilities to Handle Sophisticated Cyberattacks
2025
OIG-25-022-I
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Commerce OIG
Department of Commerce
For our evaluation of the Bureau of Industry and Security’s (BIS's) detection of and response to cyber incidents, our objective was to assess the adequacy of actions taken by BIS when detecting and responding to cyber incidents in accordance with federal and departmental requirements. We found that...
Former Chief Financial Officer Pleads Guilty to Theft in Connection with Health Care
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date
Semiannual Report to Congress
2025
SAR-2025-03
Semiannual Report
Department of Commerce OIG
Department of Commerce
This report highlights our work initiated and completed from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. During this period, we issued 5 investigative reports and 12 audit and evaluation reports.