Audit of USAID/Moscow media activities under the strategic objective for civil society in support of USAID"s democratic transition efforts

The audit determined that the media objectives were making satisfactory progress in achieving results. It also found that the mission had ensured accountability of funds provided. However, improvements were needed in the mission"s monitoring and reporting of the media activities" accomplishments. The mission completed most elements of a performance monitoring plan, but had not included the method of collecting performance data. The report recommends that USAID/Moscow prepare a performance monitoring plan as required by Agency and Bureau guidance, or expand its performance assessment tables to include the methodology for verifying the accuracy of data. The Mission concurred with the recommendation and has taken steps to implement it. (Author abstract)