Reports - Audit

OIG reviewed USDA’s compliance with the covered agency responsibilities specific to subsection 759(a) of the Geospatial Data Act.

OIG assessed whether the USDA Climate Hubs developed performance measures to achieve the goal of enhancing working lands’ resilience and productivity.

OIG evaluated the internal controls that the Farm Service Agency designed and established to respond to risks it identified related to (1) consistent and accurate reviews of applications for assistance and (2) reducing improper payments of the Inflation Reduction Act Section 22006 Extraordinary Measures Assistance program funds.

As required by FISMA, OIG reviewed USDA’s ongoing efforts to improve its information technology security program and practices during FY 2024.

OIG reviewed USDA’s compliance with improper payment and high-dollar overpayment requirements for FY 2023.

OIG evaluated Foreign Agricultural Service’s controls over agreement funding for the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program.

We reviewed whether the Risk Management Agency’s and selected approved insurance providers’ oversight of the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Pilot Program was sufficient to ensure that approved revenues, liabilities, and indemnity payments were accurate.

OIG evaluated USDA's transfers of funds into and out of the Shared Cost Programs and Working Capital Fund to determine if funds were used in accordance with their purpose.

OIG reviewed the Rural Business-Cooperative Service’s administration of the pre-award process for the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program.

We reviewed how RMA administered and oversaw the Federal Crop Insurance Program’s requirements for prevented planting.