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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Mr. Mark W. CroweDirector, Compliance and Investigations Division (510) 325-3806
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Ms. VALERIE NERISDirector, Litigation and Enforcement Programs Staff (202) 550-3562
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Dr. Juan RodriguezDirector, State and International Audit Staff (202) 807-9387
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Mr. Scott C. SafianDirector, Enforcement Operations Staff (202) 418-8921 Room: 2148, South Building
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Ms. Kimberley BeallDirector, Resource Management Staff (202) 845-4669
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, WyomingAlbany, CA 94710
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 Virginia1924 Building, Suite 3R95
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104
Northeast Region
Connecticut, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin701 Market Street, Suite 4100C
Philadelphia, PA 19106