ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES. 15.1 Audit:
ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES. Grantees that enter into contracts with subgrantees are entirely responsible to DSHS for the performance of those subgrantees. If subgrantees are used, Grantee is expected to adequately monitor the implementation of interventions and other funded activities under this Contract, the efficient and effective use of resources by the subgrantees(s), and the capacity and performance of subgrantee staff implementing interventions and other funded activities under this Contract and ensure that subgrantees are properly collecting and reporting data. DSHS staff may also monitor the subgrantees’ activities and conduct periodic site visits, with notification to the Grantee. Grantee will:
ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES. 5.1 Audit
ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES. The Grantee and any subcontractors will:
ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES. The Partner’s activities will be subject to assurance activities. These mechanisms will be performed subject to such standards, scope, frequency and timing as decided by UNESCO according to the provisions set out in the work plan (and may cover financial transactions and internal controls related to the activities implemented by the Partner). The Partner shall require its agents, including, but not limited to, the Partner’s attorneys, accountants or other advisers, and its subcontractors to reasonably cooperate with any assurance activities that may be carried out by UNESCO or its representative, including but non-limited to: Audits UNESCO shall have the right, as its own expense, to have the Partner’s books and records pertaining to the project bank account and project execution reviewed (and, if desired, copied) upon prior written notice at any reasonable time agreeable to the Partner by UNESCO’s, internal/external auditor, auditors as UNESCO may appoint or the Partner’s own auditor. Moreover, in accordance with article II, the Partner will have its activities under this Agreement audited. Audits shall be conducted by individual or corporate auditors to be designated by UNESCO, such as, for example, an audit or accounting firm. However, insofar as the Partner is a Government entity, UNESCO, at the request of the Government, may agree that the audit shall be conducted by the Government’s supreme audit institution. The Partner shall provide its full and timely cooperation with any audits. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, the Partner’s obligation to make available its personnel and any relevant documentation and records for such purposes at reasonable times and on reasonable conditions and to grant the auditors access to the Partner’s premises at reasonable times and on reasonable conditions in connection with such access to Partner’s personnel and relevant documentation and records. In the event that the audit is conducted by auditors designated by UNESCO, UNESCO or the auditors will provide a copy of the final audit report to the Partner without delay. In the event that the audit is conducted by the Government’s supreme audit institution, the Partner will provide a copy of the final audit report to UNESCO without delay. The Partner consents to the disclosure by UNESCO of the audit report to any third party that provided financing or co-financing to UNESCO towards the implementation of the relevant parts of the programme, projec...
ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES. The purpose of assurance activities is to determine whether the funds transferred to IPs were used for their intended purpose and in accordance with the work plan. Without appropriate completion of the assurance activities, the HACT framework would only serve as a mechanism for risk assessment/ identification, rather than a mechanism for risk management and mitigation. This would expose the United Nations to significant risk and audit findings. In this terms and reference, the components of financial assurance activities are:
ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES. Consistent with the requirements set forth in the Policy and Procedures Manual, each Project Plan will set forth procedures and standards to be followed by Supplier for project and release deliverables. Supplier will conduct technical reviews, project reviews, inspections, walkthroughs, and JAR and JAD sessions as necessary (which will all be specified in the Project Plan) as follows:
ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES. Identify minority and low income populations and ensure they have the opportunity for meaningful participation in the design process. • Thoroughly examine design alternatives to ensure that environmental justice considerations are recognized and addressed during route location selection and final design. • Documentation for these activities may include what methods were used to notify public of opportunities to participate, who attended these events, how comments provided by participants were captured, etc. • Consistently apply design standards to eliminate, minimize or mitigate adverse impacts among affected groups and to provide equitable levels of service. • Provide opportunities for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms on consultant contracts. • Ensure that facilities are designed in accordance with current ADA accessibility requirements. Right-of-way No single element of the transportation system may have greater impact on people than right-of- way activities. The taking or use of one’s property can make a major change in their lives. Therefore, people involved in the right-of-way process must understand and practice non- discrimination in the work. Assurance Activities: • Make every effort to ensure clear communication with persons who have limited English proficiency or who are hearing impaired. This includes the use of interpreters and translators when necessary. • Appraisal, acquisition, condemnation and relocation procedures shall be fair and impartial. • Provide opportunities for DBE firms on consultant contracts. • Document the above Assurance activities.
