As required by FISMA, OIG reviewed USDA’s ongoing efforts to improve its information technology security program and practices during FY 2024.
Open Recommendations
| Recommendation Number | Significant Recommendation | Recommended Questioned Costs | Recommended Funds for Better Use | Additional Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Yes | $0 | $0 | ||
| USDA OIG has determined that this recommendation contains sensitive information and will not be publicly released due to privacy concerns. | |||||
| 5 | Yes | $0 | $0 | ||
| USDA OIG has determined that this recommendation contains sensitive information and will not be publicly released due to privacy concerns. | |||||
| 17 | Yes | $0 | $0 | ||
| We recommend Cybersecurity and Privacy Operations Center management update existing policies and procedures to include repercussions when an individual does not complete their required role-based security training in the designed 45-day time frame. | |||||
| 26 | Yes | $0 | $0 | ||
| We recommend the Chief Information Officer perform a cybersecurity resource assessment to identify any technology, people, or tool gaps. | |||||