Menu Search Account

LegiStorm

Get LegiStorm App Visit Product Demo Website
» Get LegiStorm App
» Get LegiStorm Pro Free Demo

U.S. Department of Agriculture: Revitalizing and Streamlining the Department

  Premium   Download PDF Now (11 pages)
Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date June 23, 1992
Report No. T-RCED-92-76
Subject
Summary:

GAO discussed the effectiveness of management processes and department systems at the Department of Agriculture (USDA). GAO noted that: (1) USDA is poorly organized to deal with the increased responsibilities in nutrition, international trade, and environmental issues; (2) USDA structure and management practices have remained unchanged since 1930 which has resulted in an organization that does not operate as an integrated unit; (3) streamlining the existing USDA field delivery structure would save money and improve client service; and (4) USDA should not spend $2 billion to upgrade its information technology system, but should first make necessary organizational changes.

« Return to search Government Accountability Office reports