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EAP Policy Manual FFY24 Chapter 1 Service Provider Selection and Responsibilities Page 1 Chapter 1 Service Provider Selection and Responsibilities This chapter describes the Service Provider selection process by Commerce and Service Providers’ general administrative responsibilities by outlining at a high level the activities required of the EAP Coordinator and Service Provider leadership. It outlines these responsibilities using the EAP Internal Control Framework (ICF). Chapter 1 summarizes information detailed in the Policy Manual. Service Providers must refer to the appropriate chapter within this Policy Manual for policy details. Internal controls are processes, affected by individuals, designed to provide reasonable assurance to the achievement of EAP objectives in the following three categories. 1. Effectiveness and efficiency of operations 2. Reliability of financial reporting, and 3. Compliance with applicable laws & regulations. EAP Internal Control Framework is comprised of the following five interrelated components focused on safeguarding assets against loss or unauthorized use and attaining strategic objectives: 1. Control Environment. 2. Risk Assessment. 3. Control Activities. 4. Information & Communication. 5. Monitoring. Chapter Contents • Service Provider Selection • Control Environment • Risk Assessment • Control Activities