The purpose of the former is to learn whether all elements of a newly merged program are functioning cohesively, and to identify areas where technical assistance may help achieve a unified operation.
There is nothing further to be done to achieve a unified operation. 
mnli hypothesis: There is nothing further to be done to achieve a unified operation.  premise: The purpose of the former is to learn whether all elements of a newly merged program are functioning cohesively, and to identify areas where technical assistance may help achieve a unified operation.