FINANCIAL Statements

The USPTO received an unqualified (“clean”) audit opinion from the independent public accounting firm of KPMG LLP on its FY 2005 financial statements, provided on pages 71 to 94. This is the 13th consecutive year that the USPTO received a “clean” opinion. Our unqualified audit opinions provides independent assurance to the public that the information presented in the USPTO financial statements is fairly presented, in all material respects, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. In addition, KPMG LLP reported no material weaknesses or reportable conditions in the USPTO’s internal control, and no instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations affecting the financial statements.

The USPTO financial management process ensures that management decision-making information is dependable, internal controls over financial reporting are effective, and that compliance with laws and regulations is maintained. The preparation of these financial statements is a component of the USPTO’s objective to continually improve the accuracy and usefulness of its financial management tools.

The following sections provide a discussion and analysis of the financial statements and related information.

Is there a question about what the USPTO can or cannot do that you cannot find an answer for? Send questions about USPTO programs and services to the USPTO Contact Center (UCC). You can suggest USPTO webpages or material you would like featured on this section by E-mail to the webmaster@uspto.gov. While we cannot promise to accommodate all requests, your suggestions will be considered and may lead to other improvements on the website.