Office of Investigation, Enforcement and Audit (OIEA)
The Office of Investigation, Enforcement and Audit (OIEA) conducts surveillance and investigation of regulated and in-commerce meat, poultry and egg products facilities; investigation of foodborne illness outbreaks; response to natural disaster and intentional contamination events; execution and application of enforcement of FSIS criminal, civil and administrative sanctions and authorities; verification that state meat and poultry programs are conducted in a manner at least equal to the federal program; and verification that meat, poultry and egg products imported into the United States are produced under equivalent standards. OIEA is also responsible for defending the Agency before third parties concerning complaints of discrimination, appeals of adverse actions and unfair labor practice charges.
Leadership
Headquarters
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Ms. Kimberley BeallDirector, Resource Management Staff (202) 845-4669 kimberley.beall@usda.gov Room: 2148, South Building
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Mr. Scott C. SafianDirector, Enforcement Operations Staff (202) 255-4973 scott.safian@usda.gov Room: 2167, South Building
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VACANTDirector, Litigation and Enforcement Programs Staff Room: 2157, South Building
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Dr. Edwin Zayas-CruzDirector, State and International Audit Staff (202) 937-4187 edwin.zayascruz@usda.gov Room: 2156, South Building
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Enforcement Operations Staff1400 Independence Ave, SW, Rm. 2161 Washington, DC 20250 Phone: (202) 418-8872; Fax: (202) 245-5097 EOSCorrespondence@usda.gov
OIEA Regional Compliance and Investigations Division Offices
Western Region
Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Mariana Islands, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, WyomingDallas, TX 75242
Southwest Region
Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, TexasDallas, TX 75242
Southeast Region
Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Virgin Islands, West Virginia701 Market Street, Suite 4100 A
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Northeast Region
Connecticut, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin701 Market Street, Suite 4100 A
Philadelphia, PA 19106