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Animal Care Program Oversight of Dog Breeders

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number:
33601-0002-31
Report Type
Audit
Component
Animal Plant Health Inspection Service
Description
OIG evaluated APHIS’ controls to ensure compliance with the AWA and followed up on agency actions in response to a previous audit; OIG could not fully evaluate APHIS’ controls due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

APHIS should ensure the data reliability and security issues with ACIS do not persist in SalesForce and eFile.

https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/audit-reports/33601-0002-31_final_dist…

Develop and implement guidance, policies, and procedures to ensure a consistent response to complaints and to ensure the response is sufficiently documented.

https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/audit-reports/33601-0002-31_final_dist…

Provide inspectors training on the process of responding to complaints, documenting actions taken, and the reason for those actions.

https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/audit-reports/33601-0002-31_final_dist…