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Evaluation of Peace Corps/Medical Clearance System

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
IG-08-08-E
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Participating OIG
Peace Corps OIG
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Disclaimer: Open/Closed recommendations are updated semiannually.

We recommend that OMS conduct periodic staffing analyses to address new agency initiatives which impact the Pre-Service Unit workload.

We recommend that the OCIO designate a backup to the OMS computer programmer analyst with programming proficiency and ensure that he or she receives routine training on the Expert System.

We recommend that OMS routinely communicate changes in the Expert System to the backup programmer.

We recommend that the OMS document the Expert System for succession planning.

We recommend that Based upon screening productivity, quality performance, and compliance with policies and customer service standards, that the agency considers a pilot program to exempt screening nurses in the Office of Medical Services from the five-year rule with renewable 30-month tours.