 Definition of a clear and well-demarcated monitoring priority or monitoring subject, as this is necessary both for the quality of the information gathering and in order to have the necessary space to be able to perceive any other problems that go beyond the original scope.  Explanation of which (inter)national standards and statutory framework conditions exist in this regard.  Development within the NPM as to which investigative steps must (in any case) be taken (e.g. interviews with certain persons, access to certain documentation, etc.). In the course of this process, it must also be considered how circumstances that are discovered can best be cross-checked  The reports should show whether the agreed-upon investigative steps were undertaken or if not, why they were not possible. IV. Further action The visit reports conclude with a human rights-based assessment, which contains a recommendation directed towards the AOB on what action should be taken, as well as more detailed remarks. The commissions can additionally suggest that further investigations across multiple institutions and facilities be undertaken by the AOB. To the extent that it is not clear from the visit report that no further action is needed, the AOB confronts the highest body, which is responsible for the supervision and operation of the facility and, if appropriate, also the owner and/or operator of the facility with the observations of the commission (consultation proceeding or confrontation proceeding). The heads of the commission are kept informed on an ongoing basis. After the investigation has been concluded, the final assessment (evaluation) is sent to the highest responsible body. It can contain suggestions on how to remedy the deficiencies that were found or how to implement preventive measures. Upon recommendation by the head of the commission or by the AOB, a “recommendation in accordance with Article 148c of the Austrian Federal Constitution” is drafted in some cases or if prompted by a such certain case. In addition to a brief and anonymised description of the case and/or any observed maladministration and the human rights-based assessment, this recommendation contains a summary, which defines the human 158