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Information Quality

In compliance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Quality of Information Guidelines, this page provides information pertaining to requests for correction of information disseminated by the National Finance Center (NFC). Requestors seeking a correction should follow the procedure described by the USDA's Quality of Information Guidelines.

At this time, the National Finance Center Web site has no Peer Review requirements.

The USDA Information Quality Guidelines correction mechanisms are not intended to imply any rights of individuals to request amendment of their own records beyond those permitted by the Privacy Act of 1974 or other organization-specific laws.

Where To Submit a Formal Request For Correction

All requests for correction of NFC information must be submitted by letter, fax, or email to:

The Training and Communications Branch (TCB)
P.O. Box 60000
New Orleans, LA 70160-0001
Email: nfc.pubs@usda.gov

Required Information for a Correction Request

Requests for correction of information should include the following elements:

This guidance for the content of requests for correction of information is not intended to constitute a set of legally binding requirements. Requestors bear the "burden of proof" with respect to the necessity for correction, as well as with respect to the type of correction they seek. However, NFC may be unable to process, in a timely fashion or at all, requests that omit one or more of the requested elements. NFC will base its decision on the merits of the information provided by the requestor.

Public Disclosure Of Requests For Correction Of Information Disseminated By NFC And Requests For Reconsideration Of NFC Decisions

Requests For Correction Received By NFC
None to date.

Requests For Reconsideration of NFC Decisions
None to date.

Last Updated / Reviewed: March 03, 2023