Semiannual Report to Congress, September 2019

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 13 products related to our audit, evaluation, and inspection work. These products addressed programs and personnel associated with the U.S. Census Bureau (the Bureau), First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet), National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and the Department itself. This report also describes our investigative activities addressing programs and personnel associated with the Bureau, International Trade Administration(ITA), NOAA, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and USPTO.