Official communication is a term used to describe the various forms of communication that are used by organizations and governments to communicate with their members, employees, and the public. An ANNOUNCEMENT is a formal declaration of information, often made in a public setting. A message is a form of communication that is sent from one person to another. A REPORT is a written document that provides information about a particular subject or event. Finally, NEWS is information about current events or happenings. All of these forms of communication are considered official communication and are used to inform and update people on important matters.