This report describes the most serious management and performance challenges facing the Department and its bureaus in FY 2026, categorizing them under three overarching topic areas: Modernizing Technology and Operations, Providing Core Services and Data, and Managing Spending.
Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Commerce OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Commerce
Components
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Bureau of Industry and Security
Economic Development Administration
Economics and Statistics Administration
First Responder Network Authority
International Trade Administration
Minority Business Development Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Technical Information Service
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
U.S. Census Bureau
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Report Number
OIG-26-003
Report Description
Report Type
Top Management Challenges
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
0
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Report updated under NDAA 5274
No
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