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FCA established its OIG in 1989 as a result of the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended (IG Act), which established specific responsibilities and authorities for all federal inspectors general. FCA’s inspector general is appointed by the FCA board without regard to political affiliation and solely on the basis of integrity and demonstrated ability in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, management analysis, investigations, law, or public administration.

While OIG is under the general supervision of the FCA board, it operates with independent personnel and contracting and budget authority. FCA’s inspector general reports both to the FCA board and to Congress.

To learn about OIG's current goals and strategies, see its Strategic Plan (PDF).

    • Our Mission
      • To provide independent oversight to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness, and prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse in Farm Credit Administration programs and operations
    • Our Vision
      • To facilitate continuous improvement through objective and trusted oversight
    • Our Values
      • Objectivity, Integrity, Relevance, and Respect
    • Our Goals
      • Promote economy and efficiency
      • Prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse
      • Strengthen internal and external relationships
      • Foster a dynamic and inspiring workplace

  • Stephen Ravas was designated as Acting Inspector General of FCA in September 2025. He is responsible for independent oversight of FCA’s programs and operations. Mr. Ravas also performs the duties of Inspector General at AmeriCorps, a role he has held since May 2023.

    With over 11 years dedicated to the Inspector General community, Mr. Ravas brings a wealth of experience. His previous roles at AmeriCorps OIG include Acting Deputy Inspector General and Counsel to the Inspector General. Before joining AmeriCorps, he was Assistant Counsel at the Department of Homeland Security OIG, where he specialized in investigative legal issues, law enforcement techniques, and participated in and provided legal counsel for multi-disciplinary investigations, audits, and inspections. He also served as Special Investigative Counsel for the Department of Commerce OIG, focusing on administrative and ethics investigations, and completed a detail as a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) in the Eastern District of Virginia. As a SAUSA, he advised federal agents on investigations and represented the U.S. in federal court and grand jury proceedings.

    Mr. Ravas's contributions to the IG community have been recognized with multiple awards, including from the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency. He presents to the IG community on the crucial relationship between OIGs and Congress. He began his legal career as a law clerk for the Hon. Paul D. Borman, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, and subsequently practiced white-collar criminal defense, representing individuals and Fortune 500 companies in complex white-collar case and conducted internal investigations. Mr. Ravas graduated cum laude from Wayne State University Law School, where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Wayne Law Review, and holds a degree from James Madison University. He lives in Montgomery County, Maryland, with his family and two fairly obedient dogs.

Page updated: September 16, 2025
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