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USGS Laboratories Remain Vulnerable to Breaches of Scientific Integrity

Report Information

Date Issued

July 16, 2024

Report Number

2022-CR-035

Report Type

Audit

Component

U.S. Geological Survey

Description

We found USGS lacks sufficient internal controls in laboratories to prevent losses associated with breaches of scientific integrity and misconduct.

Joint Report

Local File

Final Audit Report_USGS Scientific Integrity.pdf

Number of Recommendations