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The FDEM will also conduct coordinated financial and grant file monitoring. These monitoring visits will be coordinated with the capability review visits . Subject matter experts from other agencies within the region or state may be called upon to assist in the form of a peer review as needed. All findings related to the capability review will be documented and maintained within the FDEM . 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 year (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 (email 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 be 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 numberrshould correspond with the appropriate receipt to confirm purchase. Photographs should be taken of the equipment (large capital 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 38