# NIST Was Effective in Implementing the Requirements for Awarding Funds Under the CARES Act
> **Inspection / Evaluation** by Department of Commerce OIG · 2021-08-05
> *About: Department of Commerce*
## Report
- **Title:** NIST Was Effective in Implementing the Requirements for Awarding Funds Under the CARES Act
- **Submitting OIG:** Department of Commerce OIG
- **Component agency:** Department of Commerce
- **Type:** Inspection / Evaluation
- **Publication date:** 2021-08-05

## Summary

Our objective was to determine whether NIST is complying with the requirements of the CARES Act. Specifically, we determined (1) what steps NIST took to implement and comply with the CARES Act, (2) challenges NIST faced during implementation, and (3) NIST’s status in the processing of applications and awarding funds under the CARES Act. Overall, we found that NIST implemented and followed the requirements of the CARES Act and applicable grant award policies and procedures.

## Source
- [oversight.gov report page](https://www.oversight.gov/reports/nist-was-effective-implementing-requirements-awarding-funds-under-cares-act)
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