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Scientific Integrity

Annual Allegation Reports & Selected Materials

Reports and filings related to scientific integrity proceedings at NOAA. 

NOAA Annual Public Allegation Reports

NOAA publicly posts annual reports on the receipt and handling of allegations of scientific and research misconduct, in accordance with the NOAA Scientific Integrity Policy.

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2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014-2013
2012

External Assesstments

Assessment of NOAA Scientific Integrity Policies and Procedures

MITRE Technical Report​

NOAA's Response​

Select 2019 Allegation Review and Response

Allegations: 2019-007, 2019-008, 2019-009, 2019-010

Final NAPA Report to NOAA

Final Report Errata Memo

Final Determination Memo

Written Exception to Report

Written Exception to Report

Written Exception to Report

Written Exception to Report

Written Exception to Report

Quick Links

NOAA Scientific Integrity Policy

Learn more about NOAA’s Scientific Integrity Policy

Guidance on Scientific and Professional Activities

Understand the guidelines for NOAA employees

Submitting Allegations

Find information about how to submit an allegation

Annual NOAA Scientific Integrity Reports

Find our annual reports here