FY 2026 Audit of the Department’s Compliance with Geospatial Data Act Requirements
Our audit found that the Department fully complied with 11 of the 13 responsibilities defined in the Geospatial Data Act of 2018 and partially complied with the other two, which are related to its geospatial data strategy and compliance with metadata standards.
Report Number OIG-27-003-A
U.S. Census Bureau (Census), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of the Secretary
Audits / Evaluations
Audit of NTIA’s Allocation of Funds for the BEAD Program
Our audit found that while NTIA properly allocated federal funds to eligible entities for the BEAD program, it did not retain the original Average Revenue Per User documentation used in the high-cost allocation methodology and did not fully document allocation decisions. Consequently, NTIA cannot fully demonstrate its analyses, substantiate its methodology, or support allocation decisions.
Report Number OIG-27-002-A
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
Audits / Evaluations
Top Management and Performance Challenges Facing the Department of Commerce in Fiscal Year 2027
This report describes the most serious management and performance challenges facing the Department and its bureaus in FY 2027, categorizing them under three overarching topic areas: Safeguarding National Security and American Business Interests, Providing Effective Stewardship of Taxpayer Dollars, and Delivering High-Quality, Reliable Services.
Report Number OIG-27-001
Office of the Secretary
Top Management Challenges
Broadband Data Stroll, Version 3
The Data Analytics team in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has developed a third version of the Broadband Data Stroll, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) OIG and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) OIG.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
Correspondence
Audit of Manufacturing USA
This announcement memo initiates an audit to determine whether Manufacturing USA award funds were used in accordance with award terms and conditions.
Report Number 2026-549
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Audits Initiated
Investigation Into Allegations of Misuse of Position by an ITA Foreign Commercial Officer
Investigation Into Allegations of Misuse of Position by an ITA Foreign Commercial Officer
Report Number 25-0770
International Trade Administration
Investigations
Management Alert: Oversight Issues Observed During the 2026 Census Test
This management alert describes oversight issues we identified during initial site observations as part of our ongoing evaluation of the 2026 Census Test. This is the third and final in a series of related alerts.
Report Number OIG-26-031-I
U.S. Census Bureau (Census)
Audits / Evaluations
Evaluation of NOAA’s Flood Forecasting and Mapping Improvements
This announcement memo initiates an evaluation to determine whether NOAA’s expenditures for flood forecasting and mapping improvements met statutory intent and requirements.
Report Number 2026-550
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Audits Initiated
Audit of NIST’s Assessment of Applicant Eligibility for CHIPS Incentives Funding
Our audit found that NIST sufficiently assessed whether applicants met eligibility requirements. We also identified potential risks: (1) nearly all announced funding was awarded in 10 weeks, (2) CPO allowed three companies to use equipment from Chinese suppliers, and (3) four companies submitted letters of support with similar language. We will continue to monitor these risks in future audits.
Report Number OIG-26-030-A
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Audits / Evaluations
Management Alert: Technological Issues Observed During the 2026 Census Test
This management alert describes technological issues we identified during initial site observations as part of our ongoing evaluation of the 2026 Census Test. This is the second in a series of related alerts.
Report Number OIG-26-029-I
U.S. Census Bureau (Census)
Audits / Evaluations, Census Reading Room
Management Alert: Operational Issues Observed During the 2026 Census Test
This management alert describes operational issues we identified during initial site observations as part of our ongoing evaluation of the 2026 Census Test. This is the first in a series of related alerts.
Report Number OIG-26-028-I
U.S. Census Bureau (Census)
Audits / Evaluations, Census Reading Room
Audit of NTIA’s Public Wireless Supply Chain Award Process for NOFO 1
NTIA had an adequate application review and award selection process to ensure that grant recipients met the requirements of the Innovation Fund program’s NOFO 1. However, we found that NTIA did not always follow its process and could not appropriately support the award decisions made by its program office.
Report Number OIG-26-027-A
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
Audits / Evaluations
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