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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

Office of the Chief Financial Officer needs to update its NDA form(s) to include the required anti-gag provision.

Office of Contracting and Procurement needs to update its NDA form(s) and guidance to include the required anti-gag provision. Office of Contracting and Procurement needs to also review and update active NDAs for current Office of Contracting and Procurement Federal employees signed after November 27, 2012, to ensure they include the required anti-gag provision.