The Office of Inspector General (OIG) performed an audit of the Research, Education, and Economics mission area within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to test its controls to prevent, detect, mitigate, and recover from a ransomware attack.

We reviewed the Forest Service’s Performance Summary for fiscal year 2020 to be submitted to the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to determine whether the alternative report met the criteria established in the ONDCP Circular.

We determined if FS had the proper authority and followed Federal laws and regulations when awarding a $2 million grant to the State of Alaska.

OIG audited USDA’s consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2020 and 2019.