UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20250

SECRETARY’S MEMORANDUM 1076-020
January 4, 2018

Delegations of Authority to the General Counsel

1. PURPOSE

This Secretary’s Memorandum (SM) requires that certain additional delegations of authorities be provided to the General Counsel and some existing delegations be revised.
One of USDA’s seven strategic goals is to ensure that USDA programs are delivered efficiently, effectively and with integrity. Revising the delegations of authority to the General Counsel provides necessary legal support to help effectuate this goal.