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Site Visit Protocol The following outlines the monitoring protocol for the FDEM : The site visits will begin with those grantees that are currently spending or have completed spending for that federal fiscal vear (FFY) . Site visits may be combined when geographically convenient. There is a site visit checklist to assist in the completion of all required tasks. Site Visit Preparation A letter will be sent to the recipient agency Point of Contact (POC) stating the purpose of the site visit at least 30 calendar days before the planned arrival date. FDEM personnel will call within the next 10 calendar days to schedule an appointment to review the grantee' s program . The physical location of any equipment located at an alternate site should be confirmed with a representative from that location and the address should be documented in the grantee folder before the site visit. The appointment should be confirmed with the grantee in writing (ennail is acceptable) and documented in the grantee folder. Any personnel from the FDEM attending the site visit will review the grantee ' s corresponding folder(s) before the visit. Prior to the visit, individual roles will be identified for the site visit. Copies of applicable documents will be made and distributed to the site visit team at a minimum of five (5 ) calendar days before the visit. A reminder e-mail should be sent to all team members and the recipient POC one business day in advance of the site visit. Site Visit Once FDEM personnel have arrived at the site, an orientation conference will be conducted. During this time, the purpose of the site visit and the items FDEM intends to examine will be identified. If financial monitoring visit will be conducted, they will then explain their objectives and will proceed to perform the financial review. FDEM personnel will review all files and supporting documentation. Once the supporting documentation has been reviewed, a tour/visual/spot inspection of equipment will be conducted. Each item should he visually inspected whenever possible. Bigger items ( computers , response vehicles, etc. ) should have an asset decal (information/serial number) placed in a prominent location on each piece of equipment as per recipient agency requirements . The serial member should correspond with the appropriate receipt to confirm purchase. Photographs should be taken of the equipment (large capitol expenditures in excess of $ 1 ,000. per item). If an item is not available (being used during time of the site visit), the appropriate documentation must be provided to account for that particular piece of equipment . Once the tour/visual/spot inspection of equipment has been completed, the FDEM personnel will Ilion conduct an exit conference with the grantee to review the findings. Other programmatic issues can be discussed at this time, such as missing quarterly reports, payment voucher/reimbursement, equipment, questions. etc. Post Site Visit FDEM personnel will review the site visit worksheet as a team and receive notes from the Financial Review Team, if applicable. Within 30 calendar days of the site visit, a monitoring report will be generated and sent to the grantee explaining any issues and corrective actions required or recommendations. Should no issues or findings be identified, a monitoring report to that effect will be generated and sent to the grantee. The grantee will submit a Corrective Action Plan within a timeframe as determined by the FDEM. The Site Visit Worksheet. report and photographs will then be included in the grantee' s file along with any documents distributed at the site visit by the grantee. F. Programmatic Point of Contact Contractual Point of Contact Programmatic Point of Contact Chanda Brown Andrea Beeratt FDEM FDEM 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd. 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd. Tallahassee. FL 32399-2100 Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100 ( 850) 414-8538 (,850) 410-3457 Chanda. brown(a),em.rnmvflorida. com Andrea.becrafl(ouem.myflorida. com G . Contractual Responsibilities The FDEM shall determine eligibility of projects and approve changes in scope of work. • The FDEM shall administer the financial processes . 27