Verification Review of the City of Evans, Colorado - OIG Audit Report (OIG-16-78-D)

We determined that the Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s technical assistance and monitoring of the City of Evans’ (City) procurement and project-related activities are effective and that FEMA’s corrective actions met the intent of our recommendation 2. We also determined that the City awarded contracts according to Federal regulations and FEMA guidelines. If Colorado’s technical assistance and monitoring continue, FEMA should have reasonable assurance the City will spend the remaining $7.17 million in grant funds for eligible disaster work according to Federal regulations.