USDA Actions to Address Program Discrimination

View Report

Date Issued

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Submitting OIG

Department of Agriculture OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of Agriculture

Components

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

Report Number

60801-0001-21

Report Description

For fiscal years 2023 and 2024, OIG evaluated the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights’ efforts to ensure compliance and accountability among USDA agencies and staff, in accordance with applicable civil rights laws and regulations.

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 4 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
1	Yes	$0	$0
Update and implement FAD monitoring procedures to include routine, documented monitoring activities to ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
3	Yes	$0	$0
Develop and implement guidance to clearly define the frequency with which OASCR will conduct civil rights compliance reviews.
2	Yes	$0	$0
Coordinate with the responsible USDA agency to establish an implementation plan and ensure the outstanding corrective actions identified in this report are addressed.
4	Yes	$0	$0
Develop Civil Rights Compliance Review policies, procedures, and practices, implementing an alternative process to ensure USDA programs are regularly assessed when budget and staffing resources are limited.