The American Community Survey (ACS) includes the release of detailed social, economic, and housing data. The ACS replaced the Decennial Census’ long form in 2005. People increasingly depend on the most current Census Bureau population and income data to made decision on business locations and investments in real estate. Communities rely on this data to measure the demand for housing, predict future needs, and identify trends.

Proposed new indicator for FY 2022. Measure is under development.

Proposed new indicator for FY 2022. Measure is under development.

The indicator measures the extent to which OIG prioritizes its audit resources to address the most serious management and performance challenges facing the Department. It is computed by dividing the number of audits and evaluations initiated during the fiscal year that address the issues published each October in OIG's Top Management Challenges report by the total number initiated.

Proposed new indicator for FY 2022. Measure is under development.

Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) audits select a random sample of consignments to a target statistical validity. Each consignment is audited for completeness and verified accuracy of documentation. Once this evaluation is complete, any concern with the consignment is forwarded to the Office of Law Enforcement for further investigation. This measure shows the percentage of audited consignments with documentation that is sufficiently complete and verified accurate to not warrant further investigation.

This measure is the percentage of evaluations meeting the criteria for decision making conducted on a random sample of applications that received a final decision regarding registrability (i.e., registration eligibility) under the Trademark Act either by approval or final refusal.

Proposed new indicator for FY 2022. Measure is under development.