Office of Hearings and Appeals (Department of Agriculture)

Office of Hearings and Appeals (Department of Agriculture) Type: Government Agency Parent organization: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Employees: Approximately 100 (as of last update in 2023) Executive: Director Budget: Not publicly detailed; part of the USDA's overall budget. USDA FY 2024 budget was approximately $25.3 billion. Address: Stop 9412, 1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9412 Website: [6] Creation Legislation: Established under the authority of various statutes, notably the Agriculture Adjustment Act of 1938 and the Administrative Procedure Act of 1946. Wikipedia: Office of Hearings and Appeals (Department of Agriculture)

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Mission To provide impartial administrative appeals and hearings for those affected by USDA programs and decisions, ensuring fairness, transparency, and adherence to the law.

Services Conducts administrative hearings for USDA programs Manages appeals from decisions made under USDA programs Provides mediation services for agricultural disputes

Regulations 7 CFR Part 11 - National Appeals Division Rules of Procedure 7 CFR Part 1 - USDA Administrative Regulations

The Office of Hearings and Appeals (Department of Agriculture) provides an independent and impartial process for appeals of USDA program decisions.

Mission

The mission of the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) is to ensure due process and fairness in the administration of USDA programs by providing an avenue for appeal of adverse decisions. OHA conducts administrative hearings and appeals, promoting transparency, equity, and consistency in resolving disputes over program eligibility, benefits, or penalties.

Parent organization

The parent organization is the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Legislation authorizing creation

The creation of OHA was authorized under the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, which restructured several USDA offices.

Number of employees

The specific number of employees in OHA is not publicly detailed in the available sources.

Last total enacted budget

The last total enacted budget for OHA specifically isn't disclosed in the sources provided. The USDA's overall budget for fiscal year 2022 was $248.2 billion.

Leader's title

The title of the leader of this organization is "Director."

Services provided

OHA provides services through three main components: the National Appeals Division (NAD) for initial appeals, the Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) for more formal hearings, and the Office of the Judicial Officer (OJO) for final administrative appeals. These services include conducting hearings, issuing decisions, and providing an impartial review process for disputes related to USDA programs, ensuring participants have the opportunity to appeal adverse decisions.

Regulations overseen

While OHA does not create regulations, it ensures that USDA's program decisions adhere to existing regulations and laws. OHA oversees the procedural aspects of appeals, ensuring that all hearings and appeals follow due process, regulatory guidelines, and the principles of administrative law, thereby monitoring compliance with USDA's own program regulations during dispute resolution.

Headquarters address

The headquarters address for the Office of Hearings and Appeals is: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, USA

Website

The website for the Office of Hearings and Appeals is [7](https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/offices/office-hearings-and-appeals).

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.