diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 39b04984..d55874ff 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -111,6 +111,8 @@ The easiest way to get started is GitHub Codespaces, since it will setup all the
 
 5. Once the above steps are completed you can [test the sample](#testing-the-sample). 
 
+NOTE: If the api is failing due to permissions, add the AppID as Contributor in the IAM for the Resource Group.
+
 ### VS Code Dev Containers
 
 A related option is VS Code Dev Containers, which will open the project in your local VS Code using the [Dev Containers extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-vscode-remote.remote-containers):
@@ -303,6 +305,18 @@ To set up CI/CD with GitHub actions on your repository, run the following comman
 ```shell
 azd pipeline config
 ```
+Add permission to Service Principal that is created:
+```
+Azure AI Administrator
+AzureML Data Scientist
+Cognitive Services OpenAI Contributor
+Contributor
+Key Vault Administrator
+Key Vault Contributor
+Key Vault Reader
+Search Index Data Contrbutor
+Storage Blob Data Contributor
+```
 
 ## Guidance
 
diff --git a/src/api/telemetry.py b/src/api/telemetry.py
index b5f6d10c..e8a86ead 100644
--- a/src/api/telemetry.py
+++ b/src/api/telemetry.py
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ def setup_telemetry(app: FastAPI):
     location = os.environ["AZURE_LOCATION"]+".api.azureml.ms;"
     subscription = os.environ["AZURE_SUBSCRIPTION_ID"]+";"
     resource_group = os.environ["AZURE_RESOURCE_GROUP"]+";"
-    project_name = os.environ["AZURE_AI_PROJECT_NAME"]+";"
+    project_name = os.environ["AZURE_AI_PROJECT_NAME"]
 
     # Configure OpenTelemetry using Azure AI Project 
     ai_project_conn_str = location + subscription +resource_group + project_name