Which option correctly defines internal review?

• A. A decision revised by another person in the agency
• B. A decision reviewed by an external body
• C. A decision reviewed by outside stakeholders
• D. A decision published for public comment

Answer: (A)

Internal review is when a decision is looked at again by someone within the same agency, who can check the decision, ensure it follows policy, and may revise it before it’s finalized. This process lets another qualified person within the agency re-examine the reasoning and correctness, catching potential errors or inconsistencies.

External review would involve an outside body evaluating the decision, not someone inside the agency. Public comment means the decision is opened up for input from the public, which is different from internal reconsideration. Outside stakeholders also refers to people outside the agency, not internal reviewers.

So the definition that fits internal review is a decision revised by another person in the agency.