Commerce OIG

Official Dept of Commerce OIG acct. Report fraud, waste, or abuse: or 800.424.5197. DMs/replies not monitored.

[Commerce OIG @CommerceOIG]

Our latest Semiannual Report to Congress highlights work we completed between October 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, including 7 investigative reports and 10 audit/evaluation reports. Read the report and examine the data: https://t.co/eJShn69AOT

[Commerce OIG @CommerceOIG]

Our evaluation found that NIST’s management of the National Vulnerability Database has not been sufficient to resolve the backlog of unprocessed vulnerabilities or to keep pace with the growing volume of vulnerability submissions. Read the report here: https://t.co/Wv76wPPbAo

[Commerce OIG @CommerceOIG]

Our audit found BIS needs to strengthen its end-use check process to identify and prevent restricted shipments to Russia and Belarus. Read more here: https://t.co/LQ87MDeWMs

[Commerce OIG @CommerceOIG]

Our audit found that NTIA did not have an adequate review process to ensure that states’ and territories’ plans met the BEAD program’s planning phase requirements. Read the full report here: https://t.co/YNN0iGxDaR

[Commerce OIG @CommerceOIG]

A recent audit found that FirstNet Authority did not ensure the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network met service availability requirements. Read the full report and our recommendations here: https://t.co/57HLjOK0tA

[Commerce OIG @CommerceOIG]

Our review provides a snapshot of key National Weather Service actions and responses during the catastrophic flash flood that occurred in Kerr County, Texas, on July 4, 2025. Read our report here: https://t.co/YRfwGRngmc

[Commerce OIG @CommerceOIG]

Our evaluation found NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations did not fully account for the resources, requirements, and processes needed to perform Government Contract Quality Assurance management and oversight tasks for a new shipbuilding program. https://t.co/TrEHyqOj9A

[Commerce OIG @CommerceOIG]

Our evaluation found that the Census Bureau could not provide documentation supporting how it planned, executed, and oversaw the test site selection process. As a result, we could not verify how the bureau selected the test sites. Read our report here: https://t.co/03AugLXI5S

[Commerce OIG @CommerceOIG]

Our audit found that the Census Bureau did not effectively implement its data collection and quality control procedures to ensure that ACS estimates were reliable. Read the report here: https://t.co/QujTUXzESE

[Commerce OIG @CommerceOIG]

We found NOAA's GeoXO program has made adequate progress in its developmental phase. However, NOAA should consider enhancing its satellite mission continuity planning and risk management processes. Read the report here: https://t.co/4V9IZGl61f

[Commerce OIG @CommerceOIG]

Our evaluation of the Space Weather Follow-On Program resulted in seven recommendations to help decrease risks, prevent unnecessary spending, minimize errors in future programs, and avoid potential gaps in space weather data. Read the full report here: https://t.co/QKVqxSYMqe

[Commerce OIG @CommerceOIG]

If you have information about fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, or other crimes or violations of federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to Department programs and operations, please report it at https://t.co/GpRL2mxXwX
#SlamTheScam #NCPW2026

[Commerce OIG @CommerceOIG]

Beware of procurement scams! Verify requests for quotation/purchase orders are from legitimate sources. Confirm the address is for a government agency; beware of addresses for residences, storage facilities, or virtual offices. Learn more: https://t.co/fhLqa2Z7lQ
#SlamTheScam

[Commerce OIG @CommerceOIG]

Our Top Management Challenges report describes the importance of the Commerce Department preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse and improving oversight of broadband, CHIPS Act, FirstNet, and other programs. Read it here: https://t.co/T66ZJlGIss

[Commerce OIG @CommerceOIG]

Our report on the top management challenges the Commerce Department faces in FY2026 is here! Challenge 2 includes international trade, NOAA programs and acquisitions, intellectual property, and ensuring an accurate 2030 census. Read it here: https://t.co/T66ZJlHgi0

[Commerce OIG @CommerceOIG]

What challenges does the Department of Commerce face in improving cybersecurity, modernizing software and systems, integrating AI, and upgrading outdated NIST facilities? Find out in our Top Management Challenges report: https://t.co/T66ZJlGIss

[Commerce OIG @CommerceOIG]

The Commerce Department manages vital federal programs and operations including patents and trademarks, weather forecasts, broadband expansion, the census, and more. What are the top challenges the Department faces in FY 2026? Find out in our new report: https://t.co/T66ZJlGIss

[Commerce OIG @CommerceOIG]

Our recent audit found the Department of Commerce's vulnerability disclosure program was not fully effective. Read the full report here: https://t.co/O1vLBxxgp6

[Commerce OIG @CommerceOIG]

Our recent audit found that the Minority Business Development Agency did not adequately monitor Business Center activities. Read the full report, including our findings and recommendations, here: https://t.co/8fC6UW9per

[Commerce OIG @CommerceOIG]

Our latest semiannual broadband report provides a status update on six NTIA-administered grant programs aimed at expanding broadband access in the United States. Read the full report here: https://t.co/VIS8EbzwL0