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Request project level data upfront so we can start to get that information to form even more effective measures of outcomes. On the grants management side, senator, we certainly have measures now, and even over fy 12 measures of our monitoring. Mr. Caldwell mentioned the level of monitoring. 100 of our Port Security grants undergo some level of monitoring. We have a tiered Monitoring System where our Program Staff on our routine basis look at every award, look at the history of the grantee, the history of the outcomes achieved, their Financial Measures from draw down, rate of expenditure, rate of deobligation. That, then, is reviewed. We do prioritize based on the risk we see in their management of the grants all the way up to desk reviews where we request a lot of information from grantees and site visits. What i would tell you, senator, i look forward to continue working with you and continue to get the data we need to form more effective measures. I agree with you that everybody can
Authority. Releasing Authority Means you can go out with a message that youre the commanding general, second marine division. You dont give those, that authority away, and thats why i brought up that point that whoever signs that, basically the secretary, the way i understand it is concurring with all those decisions that are made. Its on his or her watch, correct me if im wrong. If its signed for general hickey by one of the staff yes, this is the official comments. Okay. All right. In terms of your role and i think its very, very important to go back to how would you even be more pro active in light of some of these thing. Do you have any recommendations in regards to that . Im not asking you to do more work yeah i am asking you to do more work. I think we plan the audits appropriate based on the risk. I think there needs more discussion at the senior levels as work is completed to really how are you going to fix the problem . And as i alluded to before, worrying about the little tec
14 grant cycle. 100 million was appropriated for the program this year. Applications came in on may 23rd. The field reviews, as the admiral mentioned, we work very closely with the coast guard. We have a twotiered review process. Captains of the port work with the port area and the local and State Government through area Maritime Security committees to prioritize projects. Those applications are under that field review right now and will be referred for a National Panel review here at the Headquarters Level later this month and then we expect to announce awards by the end of july. And so ill close by saying that we look forward to the continuing dialogue about how we can continue to make these investments in the most effective and efficient way possible. We think they have made a real difference and i look forward to answering any questions you may have. Good, thanks. Nice job. Steve, please proceed. Thank you, welcome. Good morning, chairman carper, Ranking Member coburn, distinguishe
To meaningfully deescalate the crisis and provide an opportunity to move forward diplomatically. It has to recognize the results of the election and engage directly with the government of ukraine. It needs to completely withdraw its military forces from the border area, stop the flow of militants and weapons across the border, exercise influence among armed separatists, renounce violence, resolve their differences peacefully and, of course, in terms of what it cant do, no military intervention. If russia takes these steps its equally important that ukraine respond in an appropriate manner. The president elect has a plan for what he calls peace, unity, and reform. It includes things like pursuing the national dialogue, a ceasefire, decentralization, amnesty for those who put down their weapons and drawing separatists into the political process. Ukraine should pursue those steps. It should avoid having to pursue martial law, disproportionate use of force, or fullscale Counterterrorism Op