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USDA Compliance With Anti-Gag Provisions

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number:
50801-0001-23
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Description
OIG reviewed USDA’s compliance with a specific provision of the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012.
Joint Report
Yes
Participating OIG
Department of Agriculture OIG
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Ensure the responsible office updates 3099-001 to include the required anti-gag provision within the policy.

Agricultural Marketing Service needs to update its NDA form(s) to include the required anti-gag provision.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service needs to update its NDA form(s) to include the required anti-gag provision.

Agricultural Research Service needs to update its NDA policy to include the required anti-gag provision.

Economic Research Service needs to update its NDA policy to include the required anti-gag provision.