Compliance Follow-Up Review: Bureau of African Affairs’ Foreign Assistance Program Management

The Bureau of African Affairs should document its foreign assistance business processes, including administrative responsibilities and internal control procedures for project planning, funds management, human resources, contract and grants management, and risk management.

The Bureau of African Affairs, in coordination with the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, should update and finalize its standard operating procedures for the reclassification of Peacekeeping Operations funds to reflect the roles and responsibilities of all individuals in the reclassification process.

The Bureau of African Affairs should develop an internal control system to ensure completion of all required grants officer representative evaluation reports, as outlined in the Federal Assistance Directive.