Audit of FirstNet Authority’s Oversight of Service Availability for the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network
| Date Issued | April 9, 2026 |
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| Report Number | OIG-26-015-A |
| Report Type | Audits / Evaluations |
| Description | Our audit found that FirstNet Authority did not ensure that the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network met service availability requirements. Without consistent service availability, public safety users may not be able to communicate or obtain information quickly to make timely mission-critical decisions. |
| View Report | OIG-26-015-A_REDACTED_(SECURED) |
| View Announcement | 2024-08-29_Service_Availability Announcement_Memorandum_2024-496 (SECURED) |
| View Abstract | OIG-26-015-A_Highlights__REDACTED_(SECURED) |

