We found that FAS’ review process adequately ensured RAPP participants’ proposed activities aligned with the program’s purpose but did not adequately ensure that participants’ performance measures could sufficiently assess progress toward RAPP’s goal of increasing export sales.
Open Recommendations
| Recommendation Number | Significant Recommendation | Recommended Questioned Costs | Recommended Funds for Better Use | Additional Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yes | $0 | $0 | ||
| Develop and implement procedures to address and document resolution of any issues reviewers identify during the application review process. | |||||
| 2 | Yes | $0 | $0 | ||
| During the agency’s review of participants’ annual performance evaluation reports, identify performance measures that do not meet the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program requirements and resolve any noncompliance identified. | |||||