Appalachian Regional Commission OIG

This audit objective were to determine whether program funds were managed

This grant supports the Partnership for Regional Economic Performance (PREP) program which is designed to promote economic development in NE PA

NEPA is a public non-profit organization, established under authority of the state of PA to promote and support regional planning and development for seven counties in NE PA.

This project is designed to enable Coalfield to expand entrepreneurial activities and build a competitive workforce in WV

This project is designed to use reclaimed soils on abandoned surface mining land to grow value-added crops

Our survey of FY 2017 applications and approvals determined that ARC review of applications and approvals were generally accomplished in a timely manner and justifications were noted for delayed approvals.

This report updates prior reports dealing with older grants administered by ARC and State agencies for which no ARC payments have been made at least 24 months since grant approval or obligations, grants with expired end dates and remaining ARC balances.

This report updates prior reports dealing with grant management activities.Continued emphasis on older grants, including grants with no reported expenditures, small balances, and ARC guidance

The purpose of the Consolidated Technical Assistance grant is to address all four ARC goals to provide technical assistance for project development

Audit objective were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements