The Inspector General’s March 2022 Semiannual Report to Congress

This report summarizes work that OIG initiated and completed during this semiannual period ending March 31, 2022, on a number of critical Departmental activities. Over the past 6 months—in addition to issuing OIG's annual "Top Management and Performance Challenges Facing the Department of Commerce" report—OIG issued 15 products related to its audit, evaluation, and inspection work. These products addressed programs and personnel associated with the First Responder Network Authority, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), United States Patent and Trademark Office, and the Department itself. This report also describes OIG's investigative activities addressing programs and personnel associated with the Minority Business Development Agency, NOAA, and the Department itself.