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Audit of Peace Corps/Volunteer Safety and Security Program

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
IG-10-08-A
Report Type
Audit
Participating OIG
Peace Corps OIG
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$185,000
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Disclaimer: Open/Closed recommendations are updated semiannually.

We recommend that the associate director for safety and security work with the associate director of global operationsto reassess the Peace Corps safety and security officer roles and responsibilities and revise the jobdescription accordingly.

We recommend that the associate director for safety and security work with the associate director of global operations to analyze whether the posting of each Peace Corps safety and security officer enhances safety and security and is the most efficient, effective, and cost effective placement. If needed, relocate Peace Corps safety and security officers accordingly.

We recommend that the associate director for safety and security develop and implement a training program for PeaceCorps safety and security officers based on updated descriptions of their roles, responsibilities, andneeded skills.

We recommend that the associate director for safety and security work with the associate director of global operationsto develop and implement a training program for safety and security coordinators based on updated descriptions of their roles, responsibilities, and needed skills.

We recommend that the Director allocate sufficient resources to implement safety and security coordinator and PeaceCorps safety and security officer trainings.