Department of Agriculture

OIG performed an inspection to determine USDA’s authority and compliance with requirements to initiate the realignment of ERS and relocation of ERS and NIFA offices.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) completed a final action verification of all five recommendations in our September 30, 2016, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center Review Audit Report, 02007-0001-31. Final action verification determines whether the final action documentation the agency provides to...

We reviewed whether RUS rural infrastructure programs ensured that Native American communities were informed of and appropriately received communityspecific benefits.

OIG reviewed FSA’s compliance with income verification process requirements and NRCS’ recovery of improper payments identified as a result of that process.

OIG audited FSIS’ recall verification reviews of meat and poultry establishments to determine the sufficiency of the written recall procedures regarding product recalls.

We reviewed whether FS’ actions in response to sexual harassment and sexual misconduct complaints sufficiently addressed workplace concerns.

OIG reviewed FSIS at the national office level to evaluate its implementation of NPIS at covered poultry slaughter facilities.

We reviewed Forest Service’s controls over its contract closeout process.