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USDA Actions to Address Program Discrimination

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number:
60801-0001-21
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Component
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Description
OIG evaluated the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights’ efforts to ensure compliance and accountability among USDA agencies and staff, in accordance with applicable civil rights laws and regulations.
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Update and implement FAD monitoring procedures to include routine, documented monitoring activities to ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.

Coordinate with the responsible USDA agency to establish an implementation plan and ensure the outstanding corrective actions identified in this report are addressed.

Develop and implement guidance to clearly define the frequency with which OASCR will conduct civil rights compliance reviews.

Develop Civil Rights Compliance Review policies, procedures, and practices, implementing an alternative process to ensure USDA programs are regularly assessed when budget and staffing resources are limited.