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The Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement develops and maintains partnerships focused on solutions to challenges facing rural and underserved communities in the United States, and connects those communities to the education, tools, and resources available to them through Department of Agriculture programs and initiatives. We facilitate partnerships and offer education and resources to foster opportunity, wealth creation, and asset building in rural and underserved communities.

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The Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) is the focal point for economic and policy-related research and analysis for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. OCE aims to inform public and private decision makers by providing unbiased information and data-driven analyses of current and emerging issues impacting agriculture and rural America. 

Located in USDA's Jamie L. Whitten Federal Building, the Office of Budget and Program Analysis provides direction and administration of the Department's budgetary functions including development, presentation, and administration of the budget; leads strategic planning and accountability activities to track performance against USDA strategic priorities; and analyzes program and resource issues and alternatives to aid in decision-making.

We are responsible for the financial leadership of an enterprise that has more than 100,000 employees, 14,000 offices and field locations, $208 billion in assets, and $143 billion in annual spending.Agencies Under OCFONational Finance Center (NFC)The NFC is a Shared Service Provider for Financial Management Services and Human Resources Management Services.