This indicator measures the number of the Department's acquisition workforce members receiving targeted training on innovative and underutilized procurement and program management techniques through the acquisition innovation lab (The Lab).

The DEIA index is specifically designed to align with Executive Order (EO) 14035 and features the four components in the EO: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility. The source of the data for this indicator is the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey.

Many improvements to Commerce operations and programs come through recommendations made in various OIG work products. A measure of OIG’s effectiveness is the extent to which it offers useful, practical recommendations for improvements. A measure of the usefulness and practicality of OIG’s recommendations is the extent to which they are accepted by Commerce management.

Percent of permanent employees (Type of Appointments 01, 02, 06, and 07) that intentionally separated from the agency without agency incentive or action (302, 307, 317, and 352 NOAs without an 825 VSIP NOA).

This measure shows the number of environmental reviews (ESA Section 7 formal consultation, MMPA incidental harassment authorization, EFH consultation) that exceed regulatory, statutory, or otherwise agreed-upon deadlines. Under the ESA and MSA, Federal agencies must consult with NOAA when any project or action might affect an ESA-listed marine species or a critical habitat. Under the MMPA, NMFS issues incidental harassment authorizations, which allow for the otherwise prohibited incidental “take” of marine mammals resulting from lawful activities (such as military readiness training, seismic surveys, or coastal construction).

Percent of all non-transfer new hires (1XX NOAs except 130, 132, 145, 147) that were veterans (B, P, V vet status codes)

The Frames Program will enhance and link the Census Bureau's four primary frames (Business Frame, Demographic Frame, Geospatial Frame, and Job Frame) to facilitate more efficient and effective exchange and use of data throughout the enterprise. The enterprise-wide linked frames will be agile in structure, accessible for production or research on a need-to-know basis, and that adhere to best practices in terms of technology usage, data management, and methodology.

Dollar value of contracts resulting from clients served and direct client services by MBDA national network of Minority business centers. The business centers facilitate access to public and private sector procurement opportunities for minority business enterprises both domestically and internationally.