Audit of the Millennium Challenge Corporation's Programs in Mozambique

MCC agreed to require MCA-M to address the delays on infrastructure projects. MCC and MCA-M continue to monitor work programs for each contract and identify steps to reduce delays. In addition, senior U.S. Government, Government of Mozambique officials, and senior MCC officials are working to address the delays. OIG acknowledges MCC's management decision and final action on this recommendation.

We recommend that the Millennium Challenge Corporation's Vice President for Compact Operations require the Millennium Challenge Account-Mozambique to implement a written plan that identifies other sources of funding to use in completing the projects if they are not done when the compact ends.

We recommend that the Millennium Challenge Corporation's Vice President for Compact Operations establish procedures for Millennium Challenge Accounts to monitor contractors' use of advances.

We recommend that the Millennium Challenge Corporation's Vice President for Congressional and Public Affairs require the Millennium Challenge Account-Mozambique to implement a branding strategy for the wells in rural areas.

We recommend that the Millennium Challenge Corporation's Vice President for Congressional and Public Affairs ensure the Millennium Challenge Account-Mozambique creates permanent signs for infrastructure projects in accordance with Standards for Global Marking.