DEO supervises the distribution of funds and program operations through which quality assurance reviews?

• A. Compliance
• B. Audit
• C. Financial, programmatic
• D. Risk, quality

Answer: (C)

DEO’s quality assurance reviews are built around monitoring both how funds are managed and how programs perform. On the financial side, reviewers check that money is obligated and spent correctly, reported accurately, and that internal controls and match requirements are in place. On the programmatic side, they assess whether programs are implemented as designed, meet eligibility and performance standards, and achieve the intended outcomes. Looking at these two areas together ensures that funds support the right services and that those services are delivered effectively. This scope goes beyond a simple compliance check or a formal external audit, focusing on ongoing oversight and improvement rather than a one-time evaluation.