Staff Offices

Departmental Administration (DA) exists to manage the people, project and property assets of USDA.

The Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement develops and maintains partnerships focused on solutions to challenges facing rural and underserved communities in the United States

OASCR's mission is to facilitate the fair and equitable treatment of USDA customers and employees, while ensuring the delivery and enforcement of civil rights programs and activities.

OBPA provides centralized coordination and direction for the Department's budget, legislative and regulatory functions.

OCDIO is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) across the USDA's multifaceted landscape.

OCE advises the Secretary on the economic situation in agricultural markets and the economic implications of policies and programs affecting American agriculture and rural communities.

OCFO shapes an environment for USDA officials eliciting the high-quality financial performance needed to make and implement effective policy, management, stewardship, and program decisions.

OCIO has the primary responsibility for the supervision and coordination of the design, acquisition, maintenance, use, and disposal of information technology by USDA agencies.

OCS provides scientific leadership to the Department by ensuring that research supported by and scientific advice provided to the Department and its stakeholders is held to the highest standards of intellectual rigor and scientific integrity.

OC is USDA's central source of public information. The office provides centralized information services using the latest, most effective and efficient technology and standards for communication.

OCR serves as the USDA's liaison with Congress. OCR works closely with members and staffs of various House and Senate Committees to communicate the USDA's legislative agenda and budget proposals.

OES ensures that all Department officials are included in the correspondence drafting and policy-making process through a managed clearance and control system.

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is an independent legal agency that provides legal advice and services to the Secretary of Agriculture and to all other officials and agencies of the Department with respect to all USDA programs and activities.

The Office of Ethics is here to help all USDA employees navigate the complexities of Ethics law and regulations.

OHA's mission is to plan, coordinate, and provide administrative support for NAD, OALJ, and OJO.

OIG investigates allegations of crime against the Department's program, and promotes the economy and efficiency of its operations.

The Office of Tribal Relations is located in the Office of the Secretary, and is responsible for government-to-government relations between USDA and tribal governments.

Provide staff support to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and senior-level Department officials on policy and operational matters.