Performance Audit Report on the Control of F MD with some plans lacking timelines for deliverables (e.g. Construction of the  Protection Zone) which are crucial for monitoring implementation of key  strategies and measuring progress.  The DVS should;  The audit has revealed that the DVS had not adequately managed the risk of  recurrent FMD outbreaks in the FMD high risk areas of the country. This was  evidenced by sporadic FMD outbreaks in vaccinated zones, which resulted in  Government spending over P129 million just on the control of the disease  during the period from 2009/2010 to 2013/2014.   Key attributes to the Department’s deficiencies in managing the risk of FMD  outbreaks were mainly:   Inadequate vaccination coverages   Gaps in implementing surveillance plans   Inadequate maintenance of cordon fences   Deficiencies in implementing bio-security measures    Develop a comprehensive Departmental Strategic Plan clearly spelling  out its long term objectives in the control of FMD.   Devise action plans both at headquarters and district level, in line with  different FMD related strategies including major capital projects like  construction of protection zones and clearly stating timeliness for all  activities in such plans.   Devise an effective monitoring framework for implementation of all  strategic and operational level objectives.   Establish a clear and direct link between its strategic level planning and  budgeting to ensure adequate resource allocation and efficient utilisation  of resources.  2. FMD OUTBREAK RISK MITIGATION  Recommendations  vi |  P a g e