In the run-up to November's CPI data, a new report has blamed the leadership of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics for a series of missteps this year that have put the agency under scrutiny. However, the report, produced by a team of government and private sector experts, said none of the incidents were related to the quality or accuracy of the agency's core data work. It added that no underlying motive for dishonesty or bad faith was found. Previously, the US CPI leaked early in April. In August, the preliminary annual benchmark revision data for the non-farm payrolls report was delayed by more than 30 minutes after the originally scheduled release time of 10 am. The investigation found that the agency's technology and software modernization efforts were hampered by insufficient funding, which prevented it from ensuring that its processes and systems kept pace with technological advancements. The investigation team proposed reprogramming corporate training for front-line workers and revising contingency plans to reduce the risk of untimely releases. It is reported that the Bureau of Labor Statistics has removed contractors from key positions and restricted these functions to federal workers.