IIJA - Restoration Projects on Federal Land
OIG determined whether the Forest Service had controls for selecting, funding, tracking, and implementing infrastructure funding to mitigate environmental hazards on Federal land.
Reports - Inspection / Evaluation
IIJA – Forest Service Implementation of Federal Wildland Firefighter Salary Requirements and the Conversion of Employees
OIG reviewed whether the Forest Service converted seasonal wildland firefighters to full-time permanent Federal employees and accurately implemented salary increases for Federal wildland firefighters according to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights’ Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint-Final Agency Action Process
OIG determined whether the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights processed final agency decisions and final agency orders for Rural Development’s formal EEO civil rights complaints filed in FY 2022 in a timely manner.
Prior OIG Engagements Relevant to the Rural Development's Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Funding
We reviewed the results of prior OIG and Government Accountability Office engagements that were relevant to the to the supplemental disaster funding provided by the American Relief Act, 2025. We identified areas with reported past weaknesses and recommendations that may provide Rural Development (RD) insight when disbursing funds allotted by the Act.
Prior OIG Engagements Relevant to the Agricultural Research Service’s Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Funding
We reviewed the results of prior OIG and Government Accountability Office engagements that were relevant to the to the supplemental disaster funding provided by the American Relief Act, 2025. We identified areas with reported past weaknesses and recommendations that may provide the Agricultural Research Service's (ARS) insight when disbursing funds allotted by the Act.
Prior OIG Engagements Relevant to the Forest Service’s Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Funding
We reviewed the results of prior OIG and Government Accountability Office engagements that were relevant to the to the supplemental disaster funding provided by the American Relief Act, 2025. We identified areas with reported past weaknesses and recommendations that may provide the Forest Service (FS) insight when disbursing funds allotted by the Act.
Prior OIG Engagements Relevant to the Farm Production and Conservation Agencies’ Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Funding
We reviewed the results of prior OIG and Government Accountability Office engagements that were relevant to the supplemental disaster and crop insurance funding provided by the American Relief Act, 2025. We identified areas with reported past weaknesses and recommendations that may provide Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) agencies insight when disbursing funds allotted by the Act.
OIG Oversight Plan American Relief Act Funding
The American Relief Act of 2025 provided the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with approximately $39.8 billion to carry out projects and activities related to agricultural disaster assistance. It also provided USDA Office of Inspector General with $7.5 million for oversight of such projects and activities carried out with the funds made available to USDA under the Act. This document describes our plan to oversee these funds.
Review of Inventory and Information Security Controls for Excessing IT Equipment
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) inspected two U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offices to assess inventory and information security controls for excessing USDA’s computer equipment. OIG’s objectives were to determine whether USDA is effectively managing excess equipment in its inventory and whether controls exist to provide reasonable assurance that USDA has adequate security over its excessed equipment.