is responsible for administering the Federal Assistance Audit Program?
A. The Director will: (1) Oversee the Federal Assistance Audit Program. (2) Make the final decision on internal Service disagreements associated with resolving audit findings and preparing Corrective Action Plans (CAPs). (3) Make the final decision on all grantee appeals to the Service. (4) Respond to the Department of the Interior, Office of Hearings and Appeals. B. Regional Directors/CNO Manager will: (1) Ensure that Regional/CNO Federal Assistance Program staff members receive the training necessary to oversee audits. (2) Provide information to the auditor on Region/CNO‑specific issues proposed for audit. (3) Provide guidance and interpret laws, rules, regulations, and policies for the auditor during an audit. (4) Promptly notify the grantee in writing of significant changes in audit scope, such as a change in the period being audited. The notification will include the reason for the change. (5) Work with the grantee and auditor throughout the audit to resolve issues as they arise a
