The OIG conducted a review of Peace Corps operations in Peru from April 2024 through December 2025. Our objective in reviewing the Peace Corps/Peru post was to determine whether its financial and administrative operations were functioning effectively and in compliance with Peace Corps policies and Federal regulations. Following a site visit in June 2024, we found that the post needed to improve its operations in multiple areas. We discussed our initial findings with the Peace Corps/Peru team, who quickly took action to address these findings.As a result of the post management team’s actions to address our findings, we will not be making additional recommendations. However, we want to emphasize the importance of the areas we have identified and illustrate the proactive actions Peace Corps/Peru has taken, which could benefit other Peace Corps posts in managing their financial and administrative operations.

Peace Corps OIG'S Semiannual Report to Congress describes OIG's work in identifying significant findings relating to the Peace Corps' administration programs and operations at both headquarters and overseas posts during the semiannual reporting period from April 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025.

In accordance with the Reports Consolidation Act of 2000, OIG is submitting a statement on what it considers to be the most significant management and performance challenges facing the Peace Corps. At Peace Corps OIG, we base this statement on the following: our audit, evaluation, and investigative work; our knowledge of the Peace Corps’ activities and operations; and the insights of agency senior leaders who provide their perspectives and expertise. For fiscal year (FY) 2026, we identified the following challenge areas:  Volunteer Delivery System; Volunteer Health and Safety; Human Capital Management; and Information Technology Security Management. Addressing the issues related to these challenge and performance areas will enhance the agency’s operational efficiencies, minimize potential fraud, waste, and abuse, and improve mission effectiveness.