USDA OIG Reports

Forest Service Failed Byproducts Assistance, $86M Questioned

The USDA Office of Inspector General found that the Forest Service failed to provide financial assistance for ecosystem restoration byproducts as required by the IIJA. This resulted in $86 million in questioned costs and $94 million in unsupported costs. The report includes recommendations for improved controls and fund recovery.

USDA Web Application Security Vulnerabilities Inspection Report

The USDA Office of Inspector General issued a report detailing an inspection of web application security vulnerabilities across four USDA mission areas. The report, withheld from public release due to sensitive content, found that the USDA is effectively identifying and mitigating these vulnerabilities.

Unsupported IT Equipment Billing Costs Exceed $83.3M

The USDA Office of Inspector General issued a report identifying over $83.3 million in unsupported costs due to inadequate controls over IT equipment billing by the Client Experience Center. The report recommends determining the allowability of these charges and establishing stronger control activities.

USDA IT Security Directives Lack Relevance and Effectiveness

The USDA Office of Inspector General issued a report finding that the department's IT security directives are not consistently updated and contain duplicative content, posing risks to its security posture. The report recommends implementing processes to ensure directives are relevant, effective, and free of overlap.