For our final report on the sufficiency of the National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NOAA Fisheries’) research and progress toward implementation of electronic monitoring (EM) programs, our objectives were to evaluate NOAA Fisheries’ study, oversight, progress, implementation, and incorporation of EM into its National Observer Program and determine how NOAA Fisheries is executing its EM policy.
Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Commerce OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Department of Commerce OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Commerce
Components
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Report Number
OIG-16-022-I
Report Description
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
2
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0