Reports

09.30.2026

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

09.29.2026

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

09.25.2026

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

09.24.2026

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

09.24.2026

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

09.24.2026

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

09.23.2026

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

09.21.2026

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

09.03.2026

Audit of FirstNet Authority’s Innovation and Test Lab

This announcement memo initiates an audit to determine whether FirstNet Authority operates its Innovation and Test Lab effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable requirements.

Report Number 2026-548

First Responder Network Authority, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)

Audits Initiated

09.03.2026

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

08.24.2026

Management Alert – Oversight Challenges Due to Shared NPSBN Network Architecture

Our work on an evaluation of NPSBN security controls identified concerns requiring immediate attention. As a result, this management alert describes the need for independent cybersecurity oversight of the NPSBN and the risks of the current governance structure.

Report Number OIG-26-026-I

First Responder Network Authority, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)

Audits / Evaluations

08.24.2026

Tucson Man Indicted for Lying to Obtain Federal Contract Work While on Active Duty with the Air Force

Report Number

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Investigations