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Hurricane Disaster Assistance - Emergency Watershed Protection Program

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number:
10702-0001-23
Report Type
Audit
Component
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description
We evaluated NRCS’ controls over the EWP Program relating to hurricane disaster assistance provided for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$41,245,287
Funds for Better Use
$198,502,181

Recommendations

Develop and implement controls to ensure States timely and accurately submit 60-day and final reports.

Review the project closeout process and develop oversight controls to ensure project closeouts are completed timely, in accordance with program requirements. As applicable, implement corrective actions to address deficiencies.

Review the de-obligation process for unliquidated obligations and develop controls to ensure de-obligations are completed timely, in accordance with agency requirements. As applicable, implement corrective actions to address deficiencies.

Develop and implement EWP Program performance measures, as per program guidance.