U.S. Audit Faults Education Dept. on Direct Assessment - Inside Higher Ed

The U.S. Department of Education’s Inspector General this week threw some cold water on the enthusiasm for that model, known as direct assessment, criticizing how officials have allowed the first handful of programs of that type to become eligible for federal funding. The agency’s independent watchdog said in an audit that the department has not done enough to make sure that the direct assessment programs meet federal requirements before approving them. In responding to the report, the department agreed with most of the recommendations and pledged to reassess the risks that should be considered in approving direct assessment programs. It also said it would be soon issuing new formal guidance on direct assessment programs. https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2014/10/02/us-audit-faults-education-dept-direct-assessment