Audit of USAID's Regional Program for the Management of Aquatic Resources and Economic Alternatives in Central America
Recommendations
USAID/El Salvador review the Regional Program for the Management of Aquatic Resources and Economic Alternatives contract and implement a plan for the completion of the program's objectives and targets, or terminate activities that cannot be completed and adjust the payment of the fixed fee to reflect actual accomplishments and document their decision.
USAID/El Salvador establish and implement, in conjunction with Chemonics, data collection and review procedures to correct errors identified in this report and to confirm that the data used in reporting progress are accurate.
USAID/El Salvador prepare a written site visit schedule for the remaining contract period.
USAID/El Salvador review the Regional Program for the Management of Aquatic Resources and Economic Alternatives contract, and develop performance indicators and targets for all of the program's expected results.
USAID/El Salvador revise the performance indicators identified in the audit as vague so they represent the intended results clearly and adequately.
USAID/El Salvador require in writing that the contractor provide an annual budget by activity and report on actual expenses compared with that budget.
USAID/El Salvador develop a list and submit all required documents in English to the Development Experience Clearinghouse.
USAID/El Salvador require Chemonics to conduct and document gender case studies as required by the contract.