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Small Business Act: Agriculture's Disadvantaged Business Advocate Not Reporting to Proper Management Level

GGD-87-45 Published: Apr 06, 1987. Publicly Released: Apr 06, 1987.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) to determine its compliance with the Small Business Act.

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Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Department of Agriculture To bring USDA into compliance with Section 15(k)(3) of the Small Business Act, the Secretary of Agriculture should require the Director, OSDBU, to be responsible only to and report directly to the Secretary or Deputy Secretary.
Closed – Implemented
As of June 8, 1987, the Director, OSDBU, has been reporting directly to and responsible only to the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. This brings USDA into compliance with the Small Business Act, section 15(R)(3).

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Agency proceedingsReporting requirementsSmall business assistanceStatutory lawSmall businessDisadvantaged businessProcurementEconomic developmentFederal regulationsGovernment procurement