We were funded by the federal government directly, according to contribution agreements that came with a very significant and very appropriate audit mechanism. The objectives were actually in our contribution agreement, and, each year, we were judged by the objectives we achieved.
Organizations never receive a blank check. When they receive funding, they have goals to achieve. They are subject to quarterly assessments and audits, among other things. It is a highly structured approach.
For the funding we received, we were evaluated each year based on the goals we had achieved from year to year.