Reports - Inspection / Evaluation

We determined if FS had the proper authority and followed Federal laws and regulations when awarding a $2 million grant to the State of Alaska.

OIG determined how USDA research agencies fulfilled the USDA mission to produce scientific research products during fiscal years 2017–2019.

OIG reviewed USDA’s CoE initiative to determine if its functional areas were effective and sustainable and whether USDA complied with applicable laws and regulations.

OIG reviewed USDA’s rural housing programs to determine potential areas of overlap, duplication, and fragmentation.

OIG evaluated USDA’s design of the 2018 and 2019 trade mitigation packages.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) performed an inspection of the subject topic to address specific questions raised in a Congressional request. In response to the request, we assessed actions taken by the Food and Nutrition Service to award a contract to provide electronic payment software to support the use of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) electronic benefits transfer (EBT) services at farmers markets and direct marketing farmers. We reviewed relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to awarding the contract.

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

OIG performed an inspection to determine USDA’s authority and compliance with requirements to initiate the realignment of ERS and relocation of ERS and NIFA offices.