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OIG recommends that the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs develop and implement written procedures for all awards to ensure performance indicators meet the Performance Management Guidebook standards for indicator appropriateness and include appropriate baseline data and performance targets. These written procedures should be incorporated into the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination Grants Management Policies and Procedures Manual.
OIG recommends that the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs provide standard procedures and training to its personnel on developing appropriate indicators.
OIG recommends that the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs establish and implement additional policies and procedures to require that award monitoring plans include assessments of progress toward achieving the goals, objectives, and expected outcomes of awards and the technical assistance that may be provided. These written procedures should be incorporated into the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination Grants Management Policies and Procedures Manual.
OIG recommends that the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs establish and implement additional written policies and procedures to require performance monitoring during site visits and provide a template on how that monitoring should be conducted. These written procedures should be incorporated into the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination Grants Management Policies and Procedures Manual.
OIG recommends that the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs establish and implement additional written policies and procedures to require documentation of the review of quarterly performance reports to ensure that progress is being made toward achieving award objectives. These written procedures should be incorporated into the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination Grants Management Policies and Procedures Manual.