Office of the Executive Secretariat (Department of Agriculture)

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Office of the Executive Secretariat (Department of Agriculture)
Type: Government Agency
Parent organization: Department of Agriculture
Top organization: Department of Agriculture
Employees:
Executive: Executive Secretary
Budget: Not specifically itemized; part of USDA's total budget for FY 2024, which was around $25.3 billion.
Address: 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250
Website: https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/offices/office-executive-secretariat
Creation Legislation: Established to support the Secretary of Agriculture, no specific founding legislation but operates under USDA's general authority.
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Mission
Manages official correspondence for the Office of the Secretary, maintains records, and assists with special projects to ensure efficient decision-making and policy implementation within USDA.
Services
  • Manages and coordinates official correspondence for the Secretary of Agriculture
  • Maintains and provides access to official records
  • Assists in the coordination of special projects for the Office of the Secretary
  • Ensures timely handling of national security classified information
Regulations
  • USDA Departmental Regulation DR 1020-001 - Correspondence Management

The Office of the Executive Secretariat (Department of Agriculture) is central to managing the flow of information and decision-making processes within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Mission

The mission of the Office of the Executive Secretariat (OES) is to support the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture by managing official correspondence, maintaining official records, and assisting with special projects. OES ensures efficient communication and coordination, preserving institutional memory and facilitating decision-making for the Secretary and USDA leadership.[1]

Parent organization

The parent organization is the U.S. Department of Agriculture.[2]

Legislation authorizing creation

The Office of the Executive Secretariat was not created by specific legislation but operates under the authority of the Department of Agriculture Organic Act of 1862, which established USDA.[1]

Number of employees

The specific number of employees in OES is not publicly detailed in the available sources.[1]

Not publicly specified; part of USDA's administrative staff.

Last total enacted budget

The last total enacted budget for OES specifically isn't disclosed in the sources provided. The USDA's overall budget for fiscal year 2022 was $248.2 billion.[3]

Leader's title

The title of the leader of this organization is "Executive Secretary."[1]

Services provided

OES provides services such as managing the Secretary's correspondence, which includes drafting, reviewing, and distributing official documents and communications. It coordinates information flow to and from the Secretary's office, manages the official records of USDA, and supports special projects, ensuring that the Secretary is well-informed for decision-making and policy implementation.[1]

Regulations overseen

OES does not directly oversee regulations but ensures that the regulatory and policy decisions are communicated effectively through official channels. It manages the documentation and communication aspects related to regulatory actions, ensuring that all information is accurately recorded and disseminated for internal review and external reporting.[1]

Headquarters address

The headquarters address for the Office of the Executive Secretariat is: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, USA[4]

Website

The website for the Office of the Executive Secretariat is not specifically listed, but it falls under the USDA's main site at [6](https://www.usda.gov).[1]

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.[5]

References

  1. Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Office of the Executive Secretariat (OES)". [1]
  2. U.S. Department of Agriculture. "About USDA". [2]
  3. U.S. Department of Agriculture. "FY 2022 Budget Summary". [3]
  4. Google Maps. [4]
  5. Wikipedia. "United States Department of Agriculture". [5]