26-079: Recommendation 2

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Text of Recommendation

Develop and implement a formal strategy for the NTC to reduce and eliminate the Out-of-BusinessRecords (OBR) backlog consistent with its current funding, staffing levels, and infrastructure.

Recommendation Number

Date Issued

August 12, 2026

Status

Resolved

Component

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Report

Audit of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ Management of Firearm Trace Requests at the National Tracing Center

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