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Government Purchase Card

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number:
96801-0001-22
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Description
OIG reviewed USDA cardholder transactions for improper or erroneous purchases in conformance with laws and regulations.
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$133,964,972
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Establish a process to periodically remind Agency Program Coordinators and Approving Officials of the requirements for cardholders to electronically upload documents into the Department’s purchase card approval system before the Approving Officials approve the transactions.

Update the Approving Official Checklist to include reviewing the use of required sources.

Update the Approving Official Checklist to include reviewing the use of required sources.

Develop and deliver sales tax policy training.