Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Commerce OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Department of Commerce OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Commerce
Components
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Report Number
OIG-16-039-A
Report Description
This is our audit of the effectiveness of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO’s) controls over information technology equipment issued to employees participating in the Patents Hoteling Program (PHP). The objective of our audit was to assess the effectiveness of USPTO’s controls over PHP employees’ laptops and other accountable equipment.
Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
4
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
