U.S. African Development Foundation: Gaps in Policy and Guidance Hindered Strategic Partnerships and Grants Administration

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Date Issued

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Submitting OIG

U.S. Agency for International Development OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

U.S. African Development Foundation

Report Number

E-ADF-25-004-M

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

Open Recommendations

This report has 9 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
1	No	$0	$0
Develop and implement an official policy and procedures for the management and implementation of the strategic partnership process.
2	No	$0	$0
Develop and implement a policy and procedures for storing, safeguarding, and reporting accurate partnership information such as memorandums of understanding and progress reports to comply with the partnership process.
3	No	$0	$0
Develop guidance for evaluating potential partnerships based on strategic need and opportunity.
4	No	$0	$0
Develop and implement a contingency planning process in the event that not all pledged funding from a partner is received.
5	No	$0	$0
Develop and provide training on the policy and procedures for the strategic partnership process.
6	No	$0	$0
Update the USADF Manual System to clarify conflicting guidance for grant administration and grantee reporting and project development requirements for grants awarded under partnerships.
7	No	$0	$0
Develop a policy and procedures for the use of the Grants Information System for Evaluation and Learning that is aligned with USADF's Manual System, Federal requirements, and USADF's strategic partnership management.
8	No	$0	$0
Develop and provide recurring training to officials on the revised USADF Manual System and Grants Information System for Evaluation and Learning policy.
9	No	$0	$0
Develop a process for periodically reviewing and evaluating policies to ensure their relevance and effectiveness to current practices in USADF's grant administration.