Our objective was to assess the Department’s compliance with the 13 covered agency responsibilities in 43 U.S.C. § 2808(a). To meet this objective, we reviewed our audit results from 2020 and 2022 and obtained updated information from the Department for each of the 13 requirements. In addition, we independently tested the Department’s geospatial metadata published on Data.gov. We found that the Department was complying with 12 of the 13 GDA requirements. However, our testing revealed that the Department’s geospatial metadata is not always complete. Without ensuring a consistent approach to completing geospatial metadata, the Department’s geospatial data stakeholders could face challenges in making the most efficient and effective use of the Department’s geospatial data portfolio.
Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Commerce OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Department of Commerce OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Commerce
Components
Office of the Secretary
Report Number
OIG-24-035-A
Report Description
Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
1
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Open Recommendations
This report has 1 open recommendations.
| Recommendation Number | Significant Recommendation | Recommended Questioned Costs | Recommended Funds for Better Use | Additional Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yes | $0 | $0 | ||
| 1. We recommend that the Department's Senior Agency Official for Geospatial Information coordinate with NOAA and Census to review our test results, determine which missing metadata content is most significant for current users of geospatial data, and develop a plan (with goals and timeframes) to ensure more consistent completion of those fields. | |||||
