The agreement sets out the process to be followed for verification of achievement of the conditions. Central to the process are the performance verification groups or PVGs. These comprise an equal number of management, trade union and independent members, together with an independent chairperson. The process involves the preparation of and reporting on action plans and verification of progress by the performance verification groups. Each PVG will make a recommendation one month in advance of each of the five payment dates specified in the agreement. The PVG will maintain close contact with each of the organisations under its remit throughout the reporting period so it is a continuous process and not just a one-off assessment. In order to ensure transparency, the performance verification groups will become scheduled bodies under the Freedom of Information Act and the necessary legal provisions will be made shortly. In the meantime all action plans and associated priorities in respect of Departments have been published on the Department of Finance's website.