R990-100-25. Program Monitoring and Evaluations

(1) Monitoring will be accomplished through review of the fiscal, programmatic, and progress reports and on-site visits. (a) On-site visits shall automatically be initiated in response to a written complaint of financial or programmatic non-compliance. (b) Monitoring will relate to eligible entity compliance with federal assurances and federal and state requirements in program management and operation. (2) Evaluation of CSBG funded programs shall be conducted by the state or by the eligible entity and shall be distinct from both compliance monitoring and the state's examination of a CSBG eligible entity to ensure the entity is eligible to receive CSBG funds and is in compliance with CSBG related obligations. (a) Evaluation will involve measurement of program performance results, and the impact of an eligible entity's efforts. (b) CSBG evaluations will be primarily a joint state and local effort, but the state mayconduct evaluations of CSBG programs at any time for purposes it considers appropriate. The state will make reasonable efforts to accommodate an eligible entity's concerns.