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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 the OMS provide applicants with the estimated time it will take the Pre-Service Unit to screen a Medical Kit from an applicant under 50 years of age and to screen a Medical Kit from an applicant 50 years and older.

We recommend that the OMS work with the Office of Communications to improve the Medical Kit instructions by eliminating contradictory and vague guidance and highlight the most critical information.

We recommend that the OMS consolidate the location of instructions and medical forms for completion by applicant or a healthcare provider and ensure that they are accurately referenced on paper and online.

We recommend that the Peace Corps and the VA Hospitals more clearly define and update their agreement.

We recommend that the OMS correspond with VA Hospitals on an annual basis to strengthen communication on new requirements to the Peace Corps Medical Kit.