"Issues and Questions to Address during an On-site Visit"
1. What methods of accountability are in use in that culture? Is there pressure to misuse or abuse funding?
2. What processes are in place to ensure that theft or fraud do not occur?
3. Do local churches and non-profit organizations utilize outside accounting firms to audit their financial transactions?
Are these external auditors reliable or can they be easily bribed to issue false reports? Are there any legal implications for funding projects in that country?
4. Are there regulations limiting the size of wire transfers?
5. Are banks reliable or do funds need to be sent another way?
6. Are there adequate internal controls or is it a “one man show?”
7. What types of checks and balances are present to ensure accountability?
8. Is the partner able to generate true financial statements?
9. Does the partner have to follow the funding organization’s re porting format, or is it possible to simplify the format to minimize overhead and stress for the fund recipient?
10. How often will reporting be required?
11. What will happen if reporting is not received?
12. How will conflict be addressed if expectations are not met on either side?
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