The Vander Weele Group
Founded in 2003 by Maribeth Vander Weele--a former Inspector General for the Chicago Public School system and former member of the Chicago Public Schools management team--the Vander Weele Group is a Chicago-based firm that offers turn-key oversight solutions for federal and state grant programs. We combining decades of grants monitoring expertise with industry-specific program experience. The firm offers traditional fiscal and compliance reviews, programmatic monitoring, risk assessments, internal control reviews, data analytics to detect fraud, forensic audits, best practice recommendations, and technical assistance for grantees.
Our Philosophy:
Meaningful Monitoring
At the Vander Weele Group, our work is guided by a philosophy we call Meaningful Monitoring. It's a mindset, a skill set, and a strategic approach to grants monitoring that:
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Systematizes compliance processes so leadership can focus on what’s important
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Identifies program improvements rooted in practitioners’ perspectives
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Reveals obstacles to success not easily captured by quantitative data alone
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Promotes technical assistance, grantee training, and non-punitive plans for improvement*
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Captures and shares best practices, successful strategies, and resources
*Except in cases of fraud, waste, and abuse or other violations of federal and state law.
Visit our Meaningful Monitoring page to learn more about our philosophy.