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
14-0990
Report Description
OIG's comprehensive analysis focused on two overlapping periods: a 9-month period (8.6 million hours) and a 15-month period (14.6 million hours). The 1-year average of unsupported time amounted to nearly 180,000 unsupported hours. However, the total unsupported hours over the 9- and 15-month periods could be twice as high as reported in this investigation.
Report Type
Investigation
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
6
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
