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RMA Apiculture Pilot Insurance Program

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number:
05601-0002-41
Report Type
Audit
Component
Risk Management Agency
Description
Our objective was to evaluate the Risk Management Agency's administration and oversight of the Apiculture Pilot Insurance Program.
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$2,252,516
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Develop written procedures to ensure quality control reporting records for $200,000 Indemnity Reviews are routinely reviewed and follow up with AIPs that are noncompliant with requirements.

Work with the FCIC Board to request that the program submitter conduct research to determine whether differences in moisture levels on irrigated and non-irrigated land impact honeybees’ foraging behavior.

Evaluate results of the research, if performed, and require the program submitter to adjust the Apiculture Program payment structure, as applicable.