USDA Has Active S&D Referral Process, But Not All Offices Are Using It

The Department of Agriculture has implemented a comprehensive set of suspension and debarment tools and has an active referral process, according to a new report from the USDA Office of Inspector General.  However, while the Office of the Chief Financial Officer implemented a majority of OIG's previous 27 recommendations, auditors found 5 that were not effectively implemented and a sixth recommendation had yet to reach final action.