Review of Inventory and Information Security Controls for Excessing IT Equipment

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Date Issued

Monday, February 24, 2025

Submitting OIG

Department of Agriculture OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of Agriculture

Report Number

50801-0013-12

Report Description

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) inspected two U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offices to assess inventory and information security controls for excessing USDA’s computer equipment. OIG’s objectives were to determine whether USDA is effectively managing excess equipment in its inventory and whether controls exist to provide reasonable assurance that USDA has adequate security over its excessed equipment.

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 9 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.
9	Yes	$0	$0
USDA OIG has determined that this recommendation contains sensitive information and will not be publicly released due to privacy concerns.