For the first time since 2012, the HHS Office of Research Integrity (ORI) issued [1] an annual report, but for those used to previous updates or looking for useful details, it may prove to be a disappointment. Covering fiscal year (FY) 2020, the report consists mostly of graphics and presents essentially a snapshot of activities. Missing are trend data and any information from past years’ actions. ORI has a unique and crucial role in the research world: It investigates research misconduct, defined as fabrication, falsification or plagiarism, in the billions of dollars of studies supported by NIH and other Public Health Service (PHS) agencies.