Evaluation of Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region Facility’s Physical Security

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Date Issued

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Submitting OIG

Department of Agriculture OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of Agriculture

Report Number

08801-0005-41

Report Description

We determined that the FS Pacific Southwest Region’s Regional Office has deficiencies in the facility’s maintenance and safety procedures and observed that appropriate physical security measures did not exist in some areas, resulting in potential exposure to security threats.

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

Open Recommendations

This report has 8 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
1	Yes	$0	$0
USDA OIG has determined that this recommendation contains sensitive information and will not be publicly released due to privacy concerns.
2	Yes	$0	$0
USDA OIG has determined that this recommendation contains sensitive information and will not be publicly released due to privacy concerns.
3	Yes	$0	$0
USDA OIG has determined that this recommendation contains sensitive information and will not be publicly released due to privacy concerns.
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.
6	Yes	$0	$0
USDA OIG has determined that this recommendation contains sensitive information and will not be publicly released due to privacy concerns.
7	Yes	$0	$0
USDA OIG has determined that this recommendation contains sensitive information and will not be publicly released due to privacy concerns.
8	Yes	$0	$0
USDA OIG has determined that this recommendation contains sensitive information and will not be publicly released due to privacy concerns.