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Departmental Administration

Departmental Administration (DA) exists to manage the people, project and property assets of USDA.









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Departmental Administration's (DA) mission is to provide management leadership to ensure that USDA administrative programs, policies, advice and counsel meet the needs of USDA people and projects, consistent with laws and mandates; and provide safe and efficient facilities and services to customers.

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