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Eligible items include , but are not limited to .- Major o :Major repairs to the County Emergency Operations Center • Central Heat/Air • Out buildings for storage of Emergency Management Equipment • Security Improvements ( i . e . Cameras and equipment to operate) • Generators and Installation II . Eligibility Requirements : Rule 27P - 19 . 004 , Florida Administrative Code ( F . A . C . ) requires Counties to certify their commitment to employ and maintain either a Full -time Director or Part-time Coordinator. Counties must also maintain a County Emergency Management budget that is equal to the amount of the previous year or the average of the previous three years ' level of funding . If the county budget is reduced for any reason , a waiver must be requested no later than forty-five (45 ) days prior to the beginning of the county fiscal year . Rule 27P- 19 . 011 , F . A . C . further defines these requirements . II . Monitoring : The monitoring process is designed to assess a recipient agency' s compliance with applicable state and federal guidelines . Monitoring is accomplished utilizing various methods including desk monitoring and on - site visits . There are two primary areas reviewed during monitoring activities - financial and programmatic monitoring . Financial monitoring is the review of records associated with the purchase and disposition of property , projects and contracts . Programmatic monitoring is the observation of equipment purchased , protocols and other associated records . Various levels of financial and programmatic review may be accomplished during this process . Desk monitoring is the review of projects , financial activity and technical assistance between the Division and the applicant via e- mail and telephone . On - Site Monitoring are actual visits to the recipient agencies by a Division representative who examines records , procedures and equipment . Frequency of annual monitoring activity : Each year the Division will conduct monitoring for up to 25 % of current year agreements . Areas that will be examined include : Management and administrative procedures , Grant folder maintenance ; Equipment accountability and sub- hand receipt procedures ; Program for obsolescence , Status of equipment purchases ; Status of training for purchased equipment , Status and number of response trainings conducted to include number trained , Status and number of exercises , Status of planning activity ; Anticipated projected completion ; Difficulties encountered in completing projects , Agency NIMS/ICS compliance documentation ; Procurement Policy The Division may request additional monitoring /information if the activity , or lack thereof, generates questions from the region , the sponsoring agency or Division leadership . The method of gathering this information will be determined on a case- by-case basis . 15