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Prior OIG Audits Relevant to Rural Development's Inflation Reduction Act Funding
As part of the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) oversight responsibility, we reviewed the results of prior OIG and Government Accountability Office (GAO) engagements that were relevant to the funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Identifying areas in which OIG reported past weaknesses and recommendations may provide Rural Development insight to maintain or further strengthen existing controls for programs receiving IRA funding.
Prior OIG Audits Relevant to Farm Service Agency's Inflation Reduction Act Funding
As part of the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) oversight responsibility, we reviewed the results of prior OIG and Government Accountability Office (GAO) engagements that were relevant to the funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Identifying areas in which OIG reported past weaknesses and recommendations may provide Farm Service Agency insight to maintain or further strengthen existing controls for programs receiving IRA funding.
Prior OIG Audits Relevant to Forest Service's Inflation Reduction Act Funding
As part of the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) oversight responsibility, we reviewed the results of prior OIG and Government Accountability Office (GAO) engagements that were relevant to the funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Identifying areas in which OIG reported past weaknesses and recommendations may provide Forest Service insight to maintain or further strengthen existing controls for programs receiving IRA funding.
Prior OIG Audits Relevant to Natural Resource Conservation Service's Inflation Reduction Act Funding
As part of the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) oversight responsibility, we reviewed the results of prior OIG and Government Accountability Office engagements that were relevant to the funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Identifying areas in which OIG reported past weaknesses and recommendations may provide the Natural Resource Conservation Service insight to maintain or further strengthen existing controls for programs receiving IRA funding.
Farm Service Agency's Conservation Reserve Program Payment Calculations
We reviewed the process FSA used to calculate CRP payments, incentives, and
adjustments for FY 2021 through March 31, 2022.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Waiver Process
We evaluated FNS’ policies and procedures for administration of SNAP waivers to
determine whether FNS has adequate controls to ensure the SNAP waiver process
complies with requirements.
Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program
OIG reviewed the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service's management of the Plant Pest and Disease Management Disaster Prevention Program funds and projects.
Security Testing of a Selected USDA Network
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) performed an inspection of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) National Finance Center (NFC) to determine how NFC prevents, detects, and resolves security vulnerabilities and the sophistication an attacker needs to compromise USDA systems or data.
USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Data Story
This data story is the second in the series from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) and focuses on the USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). This product utilized data analytics, visualizations, and data storytelling methods to enhance transparency of how the CFAP 1 and CFAP 2 programs evolved over time.