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Welcome
to USDA OIG

Our mission is to promote economy, efficiency, and integrity in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs and operations through the successful execution of audits, investigations, and reviews.

OIG Oversight Plan: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funding

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), enacted on November 15, 2021, provided USDA more than $8.3 billion in funding. OIG received more than $27.1 million to provide oversight of the forestry programs funded by the IIJA.

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Semiannual Reports to Congress

The Inspector General Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-452), as amended, requires that the Inspector General report semiannually to the Congress on the activities of the OIG during the 6-month periods ending March 31 and September 30.  

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  • Whistleblower Protection

    Department of Agriculture

    Visit the Office of Special Counsel's website to learn more about its mission to protect federal employees and applicants from prohibited personnel practices, especially reprisal for whistleblowing.

    USDA Whistleblower Protection Coordinator

  • Report Fraud

    Report

    You can confidentially or anonymously report violations of laws and regulations relating to USDA programs online, by phone, or in writing. Click below for information.

    Hotline Information

  • The Oversight Community

    Oversight

    PRAC
    The Pandemic Response Accountability Committee

    CIGIE
    The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency

    Oversight.gov

Recent Reports

Market Facilitation Program

Report Number:
03601-0003-31

We evaluated FSA’s administration of MFP. Specifically, we evaluated FSA’s oversight of producer eligibility and certifications, as well as the accuracy of MFP payments.

Audit
Farm Service Agency

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COVID-19 Funding Dashboard

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Funding Dashboard allows stakeholders to explore an overview of the sources and uses of USDA’s COVID‑19 funding. 

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Recent News

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