Sub-agency or bureauLow

Food and Drug Administration(FDA)

Regulates food, drugs, biologics, medical devices, tobacco, cosmetics, and veterinary products.

Function

Sub-agency or bureau

Parent

Department of Health and Human Services

Budget Authority

No cost data on file

Official Data

USAspending.gov

Evidence & Review

Evidence Confidence

Low

Verification Status

AI-researched, unverified

Last Reviewed

Jul 5, 2026

Retrieved On

Jul 5, 2026

Effectiveness Baseline

Low

Use parent Performance.gov plans, inspector general work, GAO reports, and service-specific measures such as timeliness, accuracy, safety, inspection, adjudication, or grant outcomes.

Efficiency Opportunities

Low

Review workflow modernization, postmarket evidence systems, supply-chain data, and faster guidance without compromising safety standards.

Effectiveness Opportunities

Low

Improve the mission outcome named in the Public Value Test while reducing avoidable reporting, waiting, data re-entry, and procurement friction.