Audit of the Food and Drug Administration's Efforts To Oversee and Prevent Employee Conflicts of Interest

OBJECTIVE

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices, and by ensuring the safety of our Nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. As Federal employees, FDA workers are subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch. FDA employees are also subject to additional requirements to assure that FDA’s business is conducted effectively, objectively, and without improper influence or the appearance of improper influence. Employees must be persons of integrity and must observe high standards of honesty, impartiality, and behavior. Employees must not engage in any conduct prejudicial to the Government and must avoid personal conflicts of interest with their public duties and responsibilities. Our objective is to determine whether FDA’s ethics program complied with Federal requirements to prevent, identify, and resolve potential conflicts of interest.

TIMELINE

• December 16, 2024
  Announced
• Today
  Office of Audit Services In-Progress
• Est FY2026
  Estimated Fiscal Year for Project Completion

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