Semiannual Report to Congress

This report summarizes work we initiated and completed during this semiannual period on a number of critical U.S. Department of Commerce (Department) activities. Over the past 6 months, our office issued 10 products related to our audit, evaluation, and inspection work. These products addressed programs and personnel associated with the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Telecommunications and Information Administration, United States Patent and Trademark Office, and the Department itself. This report also describes our investigative activities addressing programs and personnel associated with the Census Bureau, EDA, NOAA, and the Department.