Audit of USAID/Honduras's Acceso Project
Recommendations
USAID/Honduras implement a plan to complete the baseline survey and collect relevant data before follow-on Feed the Future projects start or require the implementer to collect data during the first 6 months of the project to establish realistic targets and document their decision.
USAID/Honduras review and evaluate Fintrac Inc.'s work plans to determine whether to adjust indicator targets and or the fixed fee, and document its justifications.
USAID/Honduras implement a plan of action for acquiring permanent license plates for all vehicles before the follow-on projects start.
USAID/Honduras assess and document whether to implement additional indicators and targets to measure the project's impact on increasing beneficiaries' incomes and assets as part of the follow-on awards for Feed the Future and implement if appropriate.
USAID/Honduras incorporate into the follow on
awards a procedure to assess the project's effectiveness in building the capacity of local nongovernment organizations.
USAID/Honduras evaluate and document whether to include the leveraging of private-sector funds as a requirement, and develop an indicator and target to measure the project's success in achieving this requirement as part of its follow-on awards.
USAID/Honduras incorporate into its follow-on
awards for Feed the Future projects the requirement that implementers submit a
security plan and budget for security-related personnel and equipment to USAID for review and approval.
USAID/Honduras provide full context of Fintrac Inc.'s performance, specifically on the outcome indicators, in the remainder of its ratings.