Semiannual Report to Congress

This report summarizes work that we initiated and completed during this semiannual period on a number of critical Departmental activities. Over the past 6 months, our office issued 16 products related to our audit, evaluation, and inspection work. These products addressed programs and personnel associated with the United States Census Bureau (Census Bureau), United States Economic Development Administration (EDA), First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and the Department itself. This report also describes our investigative activities addressing programs and personnel associated with the Census Bureau, NOAA, and the Department itself.