| Short / Alternative Title | FY2021 DATA ACT Compliance Audit |
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| Text of Recommendation | We recommend that the Commission work with USDA to establish roles and responsibilities regarding its DATA Act reconciliation process. Additionally, it should:
a) Update their policies and procedures to include a requirement for reconciliations of Broker errors/warnings to be documented.
b) Design, implement, and document the following review processes:
• Review all DATA Act file submissions to verify that data reported matches their authoritative source;
• Review DATA Act files A through F to provide reasonable assurance that their alignment is valid and reliable; and
• Review object class data to ensure they are reporting object class codes in accordance with OMB guidance.
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| Recommendation Number | OCP-2022-04 |
| Recommendation Status | Closed |
| Significant Recommendation | No |
| Recommendation Questioned Costs | $0 |
| Recommendation Funds for Better Use | $0 |
| Additional Information | Evidence provided demonstrated full implementation. Open recommendation is closed on 09/28/2023. |
| Submitting OIG | |
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| Report Title | Audit of the Commission’s Compliance with Provisions of the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 |
| Report Date Issued | Thursday, March 17, 2022 |
| Report Agency Reviewed / Investigated | |
| Report Questioned Costs | $0 |
| Report Funds for Better Use | $0 |