How to Cite a Government or Organizational Report in IEEE
Complete guide with examples for citing reports from government agencies and organizations in IEEE style.
Basic Format: Government Report (Online)
Use the government agency as the author. Always include the report number if available. For online reports, include the access date and [Online] tag.
Reference List Entry
[1] Government Agency, “Title of report,” Abbrev. Name of Agency, City, State, Country, Rep. xxx, Year. [Online]. Available: URL. [Accessed: Abbrev. Month. Day, Year].
Example: Statistics Canada
Citation
[1] Statistics Canada, “Labour force characteristics by province, monthly, seasonally adjusted,” Stat. Can., Ottawa, ON, Canada, Cat. no. 71-001-X, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/71-001-x/71-001-x2024001-eng.htm. [Accessed: Apr. 8, 2026].
In‑Text Citation
Statistics Canada [1] reports that employment increased in 2024.
Report from an International Organization
Example: WHO
[2] World Health Organization, “Global status report on road safety 2023,” WHO, Geneva, Switzerland, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240080860. [Accessed: Apr. 8, 2026].
White Paper or Policy Brief
Example
[3] Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, “A just transition for fossil fuel workers,” CCPA, Ottawa, ON, Canada, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.policyalternatives.ca/publications/reports/just-transition. [Accessed: Apr. 8, 2026].
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to include the report number?
Yes. IEEE style strongly recommends including the report, catalogue, or publication number when available.
What if the report has no publication date?
Use “n.d.” in place of the year. Always include an access date for online reports.