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FEMA Should Apply Lessons Learned from the STEP Pilot Program Implementation in Puerto Rico to Future Programs

Submitting OIG: 
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Report Description: 
We determined that FEMA did not ensure Puerto Rico effectively implemented the STEP Pilot Program following Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017.
Date Issued: 
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Agency Reviewed / Investigated: 
Department of Homeland Security
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number: 
OIG-22-25
Component, if applicable: 
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Location(s): 
Agency-Wide
Type of Report: 
Audit
Questioned Costs: 
$0
Funds for Better Use: 
$0
Number of Recommendations: 
2
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Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number Recommendation Status Significant Recommendation Additional Details
1 Open No
Establish program- or award-specific performance goals to measure the progress of recipients in implementing activities under state-administered sheltering assistance grant awards.
2 Open No
Establish coordinated program- or award-specific oversight activities to monitor, assess, and provide guidance to sheltering assistance grant recipients on performance and corrective actions to address shortfalls. In addition: • ensure proper documentation of oversight activities; and • validate accuracy of progress-related data provided by the award recipient.
Displaying 2 of 2 Recommendations