Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994
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In the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (P.L. 103-354), Title II was designated the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 and gave the Secretary of Agriculture
broad authority to reorganize USDA to achieve greater efficiency
, effectiveness
, and economy
. The law called for consolidation of agencies and offices, as well as a reduction in personnel of 7,500 by the end of FY1999.
United States Secretary of Agriculture
The United States Secretary of Agriculture is the head of the United States Department of Agriculture. The current secretary is Tom Vilsack, who was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on 20 January 2009. The position carries similar responsibilities to those of agriculture ministers in other...
broad authority to reorganize USDA to achieve greater efficiency
Efficiency
Efficiency in general describes the extent to which time or effort is well used for the intended task or purpose. It is often used with the specific purpose of relaying the capability of a specific application of effort to produce a specific outcome effectively with a minimum amount or quantity of...
, effectiveness
Effectiveness
Effectiveness is the capability of producing a desired result. When something is deemed effective, it means it has an intended or expected outcome, or produces a deep, vivid impression.-Etymology:...
, and economy
Economy
An economy consists of the economic system of a country or other area; the labor, capital and land resources; and the manufacturing, trade, distribution, and consumption of goods and services of that area...
. The law called for consolidation of agencies and offices, as well as a reduction in personnel of 7,500 by the end of FY1999.