"JSPS External Review Report" was issued.(PDF File 1.22MB)

The JSPS is scheduled to become an independent administrative institutionas of FY2003, after which it will be obligated to create a medium-term planbased on medium-term goals of three to five years as directed by the MEXTMinister.(12) Audits and inspectionsJSPS audits are undertaken by its supervisors. Where necessary, MEXT canask the JSPS for a report on its activities or conduct an on-site inspection ofits offices.Because the JSPS receives government subsidies, it is also subject toinspections by the Board of Audit.(13) JSPS evaluationsThe JSPS Review Committee submitted an evaluation report on the JSPS inJuly 1995. The main task of the 12-person committee, which comprisedeminent researchers, industrial representatives and journalists, was toevaluate those points indicated in the Council for Administrative Reformreview approach in regard to the reform of special public institutions, and todiscuss future directions for the JSPS. The points evaluated and evaluationresults were as follows.Need for programsJSPS programs are vital in actively responding to social andinternational demands and therefore, they need further development.The programs should not be eliminated, scaled down or privatized.Appropriateness of special public institution formatThe JSPS has performed its functions quite adequately to date as aspecial public institution, and this format therefore does not requirealteration.Relations with other special public institutionsThe JSPS should be positioned within framework for scientific researchas a key implementation organization in terms of Japan’s scientificadvancement.Organization125