Reports - Inspection / Evaluation

OIG performed an inspection to review the extent to which a vendor met the deliverable requirements for an NRCS IT-related contract.

In order to help the Department secure its assets and best achieve its mission, the Office of Inspector General performed an audit of the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) controls to prevent the unauthorized access to, and transfer of, USDA-funded research technology to foreign countries. We reviewed relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to approving foreign nationals for collaboration on USDA-funded research. We also examined evidence, including information technology and other related organizational policies and procedures.

OIG evaluated the Farm Service Agency and the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center’s administration and oversight of the contract closeout process.

OIG reviewed AMS’ oversight of the grants it issued through its Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) completed a final action verification of all eight recommendations in our July 2015 report on the Audit 24601-0004-31, Food Safety and Inspection Service Ground Turkey Inspection and Safety Protocols. Final action verification (FAV) determines whether the final action documentation the agency provides to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) supports the agency’s management decision reached with OIG.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) completed a final action verification (FAV) of all four recommendations in our September 28, 2015 report, Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010— Controls over Food Service Account Revenue (Audit Report 27601-0001-22).

OIG evaluated RHS’ controls over tenant eligibility to occupy multi-family rental housing in rural areas

OIG reviewed FNS’ controls over FDPIR household eligibility and administrative costs, as well as its controls to prevent damaged, spoiled, and lost food.