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.