Edit Organization: Office of the Chief Financial Officer (Department of Agriculture)

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Mission:	Provides leadership in managing USDA's financial resources, ensuring fiscal integrity, and enhancing financial performance to support the Department's mission.
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Services:	* Oversees financial management systems and internal controls * Prepares financial statements and manages audits * Implements financial policies and procedures * Manages budget execution and financial planning
Regulations:	* 7 CFR Part 1, Subpart A - USDA's Organizational and Delegational Regulations * Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990
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The '''Office of the Chief Financial Officer (Department of Agriculture)''' is responsible for the financial leadership and management of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).<ref name="usdaocfo">U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Office of the Chief Financial Officer". [https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/offices/office-chief-financial-officer]</ref> == Mission == The mission of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) is to foster an environment where USDA officials can make informed policy, management, and program decisions using high-quality financial and performance information. OCFO shapes USDA's financial management practices, ensuring fiscal accountability, integrity, and efficiency in the stewardship of public resources.<ref name="usdaocfo"/> == Parent organization == The parent organization is the [[U.S. Department of Agriculture]].<ref name="usda">U.S. Department of Agriculture. "About USDA". [https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda]</ref> == Legislation authorizing creation == The OCFO was established by the [[Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990]], which required major federal agencies to have a Chief Financial Officer.<ref name="cfoact">Congress.gov. "Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990". [https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/house-bill/5687]</ref> == Number of employees == The exact number of employees for OCFO is not specified in the provided sources, but USDA as a whole employs over 100,000 individuals.<ref name="usdaocfo"/> == Last total enacted budget == The last total enacted budget for OCFO specifically is not publicly detailed in the sources provided. However, the USDA's overall budget for fiscal year 2022 was $248.2 billion.<ref name="usda-budget">U.S. Department of Agriculture. "FY 2022 Budget Summary". [https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2022-budget-summary.pdf]</ref> == Leader's title == The title of the leader of this organization is "Chief Financial Officer."<ref name="usdaocfo"/> == Services provided == The Office of the Chief Financial Officer provides services such as strategic financial planning, budget formulation and execution, financial reporting, accounting operations, internal control oversight, and financial system management. It ensures USDA's financial activities comply with federal laws, manages the Department's financial systems, and provides financial advice to USDA leadership to support decision-making processes.<ref name="usdaocfo"/> == Regulations overseen == The OCFO oversees compliance with various financial management regulations, including those mandated by the Chief Financial Officers Act, the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA), and the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). It ensures that USDA's financial practices adhere to federal accounting standards, manage risk, and maintain accountability in financial reporting and operations.<ref name="usdaocfo"/> == Headquarters address == The headquarters address for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer is: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, USA<ref name="google">Google Maps. [https://www.google.com/maps/place/USDA+Whitten+Building/@38.8895318,-77.0275028,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89b7b7b3f67a5efb:0x180a0e3e14d71e3e!8m2!3d38.8895318!4d-77.0253141]</ref> ==Staff== Not publicly specified; part of USDA's financial management staff. == Website == The website for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer is [https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/offices/office-chief-financial-officer](https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/offices/office-chief-financial-officer).<ref name="usdaocfo"/> == Wikipedia article title == There isn't a specific Wikipedia article titled for this office; however, you might find information under the broader "United States Department of Agriculture" article title.<ref name="wikipedia">Wikipedia. "United States Department of Agriculture". [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Agriculture]</ref> == References == <references />`

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