The unclassified version of the SAR covers the period from October 1, 2017, through March 31, 2018, and reflects what NSA OIG could release publicly about its work for that reporting period. It discusses 16 audits, inspections, and special studies completed during that period, as well as a number of other ongoing reviews. It also references a range of recommendations arising from the OIG's work, all of which were agreed to by the Agency. The Director of the NSA and Congress previously received the classified version of the SAR in accordance with the IG Act.