§ 200.25 - Cooperative audit resolution.

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Cooperative audit resolution means the use of audit follow-up techniques which promote prompt corrective action by improving communication, fostering collaboration, promoting trust, and developing an understanding between the Federal agency and the non-Federal entity. This approach is based upon:

A strong commitment by Federal agency and non-Federal entity leadership to program integrity;

Federal agencies strengthening partnerships and working cooperatively with non-Federal entities and their auditors; and non-Federal entities and their auditors working cooperatively with Federal agencies;

A focus on current conditions and corrective action going forward;

Federal agencies offering appropriate relief for past noncompliance when audits show prompt corrective action has occurred; and

Federal agency leadership sending a clear message that continued failure to correct conditions identified by audits which are likely to cause improper payments, fraud, waste, or abuse is unacceptable and will result in sanctions.