; and (iv) other costs necessary to support the implementation of eligible activities, as determined by the Secretary. (B) Advancement of funds The Secretary may advance to eligible partners reasonable amounts of funds for costs that may be reimbursed under subparagraph (A), as determined by the Secretary. (3) Limitation The Secretary shall limit costs of the Secretary for technical assistance to costs necessary to carry out the objectives of the program. (4) Reduction of administrative barriers The Secretary shall provide a single, simplified process for reimbursements or advancements to eligible partners for the costs of technical assistance under this subsection. (5) Third-party providers The Secretary shall develop and implement strategies to encourage third-party technical service providers to provide technical assistance to eligible partners pursuant to a partnership agreement. . 2806. Administration (a) Reporting Section 1271E(b) of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3871e(b) ) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by inserting make publicly available and after the Secretary shall . (b) Consistency with covered program rules Section 1271E of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3871e ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Consistency with covered program requirements (1) In general Except as provided in this subsection, the Secretary shall ensure that the terms and conditions of a program contract are consistent with the requirements of the applicable covered program to be used as part of the applicable partnership agreement. (2) Adjustments (A) In general The Secretary may, if the Secretary determines necessary, adjust a regulatory requirement of a covered program to be used as a part of a partnership agreement, or related guidance, as it applies to an eligible activity carried out under a program contract entered into pursuant to the partnership agreement— (i) to provide a simplified process