Recommendation Contents
OIG recommends that the Global Engagement Center (GEC) revise Section 4.8.2, “GEC (Bureau) Specific Requirements,” of its Policies and Procedures Manual (Version 1.6, December 2020) to comply with Office of Management and Budget Policy Letter 11-01 and Federal Assistance Directive requirements regarding inherently Governmental functions and U.S. Federal employee decision-making authority over the programmatic aspects of awards. Specifically, the revisions must reflect that the Grants Officer and designated Grants Officer Representative retain responsibility for all programmatic and technical matters in the administration of the award.
