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  USDA Whitten building Departmental Administration is USDA's central administrative management organization. Departmental Administration provides support to policy officials of the Department, and overall direction and coordination for the administrative programs and services of USDA.

In addition, Departmental Administration manages the Headquarters Complex and provides direct customer service to Washington, D.C. employees.

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

The mission statement of DA reflects the pride and commitment of the people who comprise the organization. These include support staffs, top managers and employees who deliver services directly to our customers or who support the operations of USDA through development of policies and procedures.
  Assistant Secretary for Administration Boyd K. Rutherford   Assistant Secretary for Administration - Boyd K. Rutherford
 
  Gilbert L. Smith, Jr. - Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration   Gilbert L. Smith, Jr. - Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration
 
 
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