About ORA

The Office of Research and Analysis conducts program analysis and assessment that informs policymaking and management of Federal nutrition assistance. 

ORA's staff comprises recognized experts in a wide range of disciplines: evaluation, policy analysis, nutrition, sociology, economics, statistics, and social psychology. Working together, they bring these skills and knowledge to bear on the practical problems of directing and managing the nation's nutrition assistance programs.

ORA also provides timely analysis and evaluation of key policy and program issues for Congress and the public, and works to coordinate the Agency's strategic and operational planning processes.

Last modified: 12/04/2008