Department of Agriculture

OIG evaluated the Farm Service Agency and the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center’s administration and oversight of the contract closeout process.

We evaluated the policies and procedures FSIS used to waive regulatoryrequirements and allow establishments, including those participating in SIP, to testnew procedures, equipment, and meat and poultry processing techniques.

OIG reviewed FS use of settlement funds for damages to National Forest System lands.

OIG evaluated APHIS’ controls over the licensing of exhibitors of dangerous animals and the agency’s efforts to safeguard both the animals and members of the public who visit exhibitor facilities.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) performed an audit of the Research, Education, and Economics mission area within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to test its controls to prevent, detect, mitigate, and recover from a ransomware attack.

We reviewed the Forest Service’s Performance Summary for fiscal year 2020 to be submitted to the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to determine whether the alternative report met the criteria established in the ONDCP Circular.

We determined if FS had the proper authority and followed Federal laws and regulations when awarding a $2 million grant to the State of Alaska.