This collection of Implementation Tips for USAID Partners brings together 68 articles to support new partners, especially those who have little or no experience with USAID.

Implementation Tip for USAID Partners on how to recruit an effective, diverse, and inclusive board of directors.

Implementation Tip for USAID Partners on governance, management, and the role of the board of directors. 

Implementation Tip for USAID Partners on strategic planning. 

Implementation Tip for USAID Partners on annual audit requirements. 

NPI Close Out Meeting Session Three Handout on Confirmation of Staff Fees Received

Describes guidelines that are used by independent auditors in performing recipient-contracted audits required by USAID agreements with non-U.S. recipient organizations. These organizations are referred to as ""recipients"" or ""foreign recipients"" throughout the Guidelines. ""Agreements"" or ""awards"" are defined as USAID-funded grants, contracts, cooperative agreements and loans. The guidelines also provide recipients with help in selecting independent auditors to perform the audits.

This is a sample of an organization's Financial and Accounting Procedures Manual and an appendix of associated forms.