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Audit of Peace Corps/Process for Soliciting, Awarding, and Administering Contracts

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
IG-10-06-A
Report Type
Audit
Participating OIG
Peace Corps OIG
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$138263
Funds for Better Use
$323,794
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Disclaimer: Open/Closed recommendations are updated semiannually.

We recommend the associate director of global operations direct that Inter-America and the Pacific Operations comply with the FAR by discontinuing use of costreimbursement contracts for training services at PC/Dominican Republic and ensure that IAP take the necessary steps to implement Recommendations D.2 through D.4 below.

We recommend the Peace Corps Director formally communicate to staff the requirements for comparing and documenting the cost of outsourcing services to performance inhouse a minimum of 12-months prior to contract termination dates.