Farm Credit Administration's Emergency Operations Center

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Date Issued

Monday, March 9, 2026

Submitting OIG

Farm Credit Administration OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Farm Credit Administration

Report Number

A-25-01

Report Description

The objective of this audit was to determine whether the Farm Credit Administration has designed and implemented appropriate controls over its Emergency Operations Center.

Report Type

Audit

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

External Link

https://www.fca.gov/template-fca/about/FCAEOCauditreport.pdf

Open Recommendations

This report has 5 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
1	No	$0	$0
The Farm Credit Administration conduct a cost-benefit analysis that addresses whether to maintain the current Emergency Operations Center given the improvements needed, alternatives available that would address long-term needs, and potential opportunities with ongoing modernization efforts for information technology equipment.
2	No	$0	$0
The Office of Agency Services, in coordination with the Office of Information Technology, develop Emergency Operations Center policies and procedures, that include: • criteria for approving personnel working at the site, • evacuation and drills, • physical security controls, and • coordination with the Farm Credit System Building Association and applicable Farm Credit Administration offices.
3	No	$0	$0
The Office of Agency Services coordinate with the Farm Credit System Building Association to complete the following at the Emergency Operations Center: [redacted] and determine if the current practices are efficient, effective, and meet the Agency’s needs.
5	No	$0	$0
The Office of Agency Services review and update the Continuity of Operations Plan, including appendices, and file it in a centralized location that is accessible to applicable Farm Credit Administration personnel.
6	No	$0	$0
The Office of Agency Services and Office of Information Technology develop a cohesive testing, training, and exercise plan that incorporates the Emergency Operations Center and includes a revised activation checklist for the Emergency Operations Center.