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	  **Released on   Apr 1, 2024**
          2020 Census: The Bureau Adapted Approaches for Addressing Unexpected Results and Developing Annual Population Estimates
    GAO-24-106594
      Published:   Apr 1, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Apr 1, 2024
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    The 2020 Census was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, so the Census Bureau had to revise some of its data collection activities. This may have led to some unexpected census results. State, local, and tribal governments can challenge some of those results. For example, the Bureau received 74 cases challenging population counts of group quarters—e.g., university housing. The Bureau also received 123 cases challenging housing...
      **Released on   Dec 12, 2023**
          Artificial Intelligence: Agencies Have Begun Implementation but Need to Complete Key Requirements
    GAO-24-105980
      Published:   Dec 12, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Dec 12, 2023
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    Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the world and could improve government operations. For example, federal agencies can use AI to analyze drone photos and large datasets. But safeguards are needed to manage AI risks. Federal law and guidance have several requirements for agencies implementing AI, but they haven't all been met. For example, there's no government-wide guidance on how agencies should acquire and use AI...
      **Released on   Jul 20, 2023**
          Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: Agencies Should Ensure Section 232 Exclusion Requests Are Needed and Duties Are Paid
    GAO-23-105148
      Published:   Jul 20, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Jul 20, 2023
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    In March 2018, the President placed tariffs on certain imported steel and aluminum products. Companies can apply to the Department of Commerce to be excluded from paying these tariffs. Commerce then tells Customs and Border Protection how to administer approved exclusions. Companies didn't use the majority of the exclusions, and CBP generally administered them as instructed. However, weaknesses in CBP's process allowed some exclusions to...
      **Released on   May 24, 2023**
          Travel and Tourism: DOT Should Improve Strategic Planning and Data Collection
    GAO-23-105967
      Published:   May 24, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   May 24, 2023
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    The Department of Transportation provides grants to state, local, and tribal governments to support travel and tourism—which is vital to the U.S. economy. In 2019, travel and tourism in the U.S. generated $2 trillion and supported 9.9 million jobs. Travel and tourism is a relatively new responsibility for Transportation, but it hasn't created a strategic plan with clearly defined goals and strategies to achieve them...
      **Released on   May 22, 2023**
          Priority Open Recommendations: Department of Commerce
    GAO-23-106384
      Published:   May 12, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   May 22, 2023
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    Each year, we make more than 1,000 recommendations to help the federal government save money, address issues on our High Risk List , and significantly improve government operations. This letter to the Department of Commerce outlines 17 open recommendations that it should prioritize. Implementing these recommendations could yield improvements in the areas of cybersecurity, water quality, international trade, the decennial census and more. The Department...
      **Released on   May 11, 2023**
          Export Promotion: Commerce Should Improve Workforce Planning and Management of Its Global Markets Unit
    GAO-23-105369
      Published:   May 11, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   May 11, 2023
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    The Global Markets unit in the Commerce Department's International Trade Administration helps small- and medium-sized U.S. businesses enter and expand into international markets. We found that the Global Markets unit hasn't developed a comprehensive strategic workforce plan that covers all of its employees. Doing so would help focus priorities across the domestic and overseas workforces. In addition, the unit's human capital office has had vacancies...
      **Released on   Apr 12, 2023**
          Federal Spending: Information on U.S. Funding to Entities Located in China
    GAO-23-105538
      Published:   Apr 12, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Apr 12, 2023
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    U.S. agencies sometimes provide funding to recipients in foreign countries to advance U.S. interests. From 2017-2021, the U.S. provided at least $48 million to research institutions, companies, and other recipients located in China. For example, The Department of Health and Human Services funded a Chinese University to study diseases transmitted by insects, such as malaria. The State Department paid a company in China to obtain...
      **Released on   Mar 28, 2023**
          Oversight of Agency Spending: Implementing GAO Recommendations Could Help Address Previously Identified Challenges at Commerce, DOE, and EPA
    GAO-23-106726
      Published:   Mar 29, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Mar 28, 2023
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    The U.S. Departments of Commerce and Energy and the EPA have received billions in funding in recent years for clean energy, water and infrastructure, and climate resilience programs and projects (among others). This testimony discusses these agencies' challenges with effectively managing such programs and projects, including keeping costs on track. For example, DOE spent $472 million on the definition and design of 4 carbon capture...
      **Released on   Mar 2, 2023**
          2020 Census: A More Complete Lessons Learned Process for Cost and Schedule Would Help the Next Decennial
    GAO-23-105819
      Published:   Mar 2, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Mar 2, 2023
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    By the time work ends in 2024 on the 2020 Census, it will have cost $13.7 billion—which is below the Census Bureau's original estimate of $15.6 billion. This was partly due to increased productivity during data collection—such as by using laptops instead of paper and pen to collect census data. The Bureau has collected dozens of cost and schedule lessons from its 2020 Census experience...
      **Released on   Feb 2, 2023**
          Supply Chain Resilience: Agencies Are Taking Steps to Expand Diplomatic Engagement and Coordinate with International Partners
    GAO-23-105534
      Published:   Feb 2, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Feb 2, 2023
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    The COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have disrupted global supply chains, which has resulted in numerous shortages—including for semiconductors used in automobile production. Federal agencies are working to strengthen global supply chains through diplomatic efforts. For instance, agencies have helped coordinate a U.S.-Mexico working group to collaborate on semiconductor and IT supply chains. However, companies may be reluctant to share data on their...
      **Released on   Jan 9, 2023**
          Antidumping and Countervailing Duties: Process Design Helps Ensure Proceedings Are Based on Accurate and Complete Information
    GAO-23-105794
      Published:   Dec 12, 2022
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        Publicly Released:   Jan 9, 2023
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    Foreign companies selling unfairly priced, i.e. "dumped," or government-subsidized goods make it hard for U.S. companies to compete in domestic markets. Affected companies can petition U.S. agencies to investigate and impose duties to level the playing field. In 2021, over $30 billion in imported goods were subject to these duties. While some claim that U.S. companies may file baseless petitions to block domestic competition, parts...
      **Released on   Dec 13, 2022**
          Commerce Working Capital Fund: Policy and Performance Measure Enhancements Could Help Strengthen Management
    GAO-23-104624
      Published:   Dec 13, 2022
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        Publicly Released:   Dec 13, 2022
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    Federal agencies need services like payroll and IT to support their work, and they can save money by sharing those services with other agencies. The Department of Commerce's Working Capital Fund finances some of these shared services. Since our last review in 2011, Commerce has taken many steps to more effectively manage the Fund. For example, it established performance standards for service providers. But it...
      **Released on   Dec 8, 2022**
          National Security Space: Overview of Contracts for Commercial Satellite Imagery
    GAO-23-106042
      Published:   Dec 8, 2022
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        Publicly Released:   Dec 8, 2022
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    Commercial satellite imagery and data can play a key role in national security. For example, the war in Ukraine has drawn attention to how governments are using commercial satellites to track troop movement and the impact of attacks. The commercial space industry is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, and therefore may be able to address more of the federal government's imagery needs...
      **Released on   Sep 29, 2022**
          Tracking the Funds: Specific Fiscal Year 2022 Provisions for Department of Commerce
    GAO-22-105911
      Published:   Sep 29, 2022
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        Publicly Released:   Sep 29, 2022
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    As part of FY22 appropriations, Members of Congress could request to designate a certain amount of federal funding for specific projects in their communities. While agencies often have discretion over how they award funds, Congress has directed them to distribute these funds to designated recipients. We're tracking the funds to help ensure transparency. The Department of Commerce's FY22 appropriations included $247.5 million for 107 of...
      **Released on   Sep 22, 2022**
          Privacy: Dedicated Leadership Can Improve Programs and Address Challenges
    GAO-22-105065
      Published:   Sep 22, 2022
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        Publicly Released:   Sep 22, 2022
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    Federal agencies that collect personally identifiable information—such as birthplaces and Social Security numbers—are required to establish programs to protect it. The 24 agencies we examined had designated a senior agency official for privacy, as required. However, these officials may have numerous other duties and may not bring a needed focus on privacy. They generally delegated many aspects of privacy programs to less-senior officials. We recommended...
      **Released on   Sep 8, 2022**
          Science & Tech Spotlight: Brain-Computer Interfaces
    GAO-22-106118
      Published:   Sep 8, 2022
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        Publicly Released:   Sep 8, 2022
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    Brain-computer interfaces allow people to control machines using their thoughts. The technology is still largely experimental, but its possibilities are vast. For example, it could help people with paralysis regain control of their limbs and enable servicemembers to operate a drone hands-free on the battlefield. Yet, creating a direct connection between brain and machine may raise concerns. For example, it could give users unfair advantages...
      **Released on   Aug 30, 2022**
          Tribal Economic Development: Action is Needed to Better Understand the Extent of Federal Support
    GAO-22-105215
      Published:   Aug 30, 2022
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        Publicly Released:   Aug 30, 2022
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    Historically, tribal communities have had higher rates of unemployment and poverty than other communities. The federal government administers multiple programs that can support economic development in these communities. We identified 22 programs at 7 agencies that provide economic development assistance—e.g., grants or loans—to tribal governments and businesses. But these programs might be hard to identify or access, leaving tribal entities to miss out on valuable...
      **Released on   Aug 18, 2022**
          Federal Fisheries Management: Opportunities Exist to Enhance Climate Resilience
    GAO-22-105132
      Published:   Aug 18, 2022
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        Publicly Released:   Aug 18, 2022
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    Many coastal communities rely on fishing and related industries for jobs and income, but fisheries are increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change on ocean ecosystems. Most fisheries managers aren't factoring climate change into their management plans, but some are leading climate-related initiatives. Managers could benefit from learning about the actions others are taking, but the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)—which leads science and...
      **Released on   Jul 22, 2022**
          Priority Open Recommendations: Department of Commerce
    GAO-22-105684
      Published:   Jul 15, 2022
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        Publicly Released:   Jul 22, 2022
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    Each year, we make more than 1,000 recommendations to help improve the federal government. We alert department heads to where they can save the most money, address issues on our High Risk List , or significantly improve government operations. This report outlines our 16 priority open recommendations for the Department of Commerce as of July 2022. These recommendations cover topics including ensuring the nation's cybersecurity...
          Tribal Broadband: National Strategy and Coordination Framework Needed to Increase Access
    GAO-22-104421
      Published:   Jun 22, 2022
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        Publicly Released:   Jul 22, 2022
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    Broadband is critical to modern life. Despite federal efforts, broadband access on tribal lands has lagged behind the rest of the country. In 2020, 18% of people living on tribal lands couldn't access broadband service, compared to 4% of people in non-tribal areas. Numerous federal programs are working to increase broadband access on tribal lands. However, tribes have struggled to identify which federal program meets...
    
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