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Colombia
Audit of Peace Corps/Colombia
Report Information
Recommendations
Disclaimer: Open/Closed recommendations are updated semiannually.We recommend that the director of management and operations conduct periodic reviews of departed Volunteers’ bank accounts by reviewing bank statements of the departed Volunteers and contacting the bank to ensure that the accounts are closed and any remaining funds are collected.
We recommend that the country director acquire approval from the Office of Global Accounts Payable to designate a sub-cashier and ensure the sub-cashier receives the necessary training.
We recommend that the director of management and operations ensure compliance with Peace Corps policy to issue bills of collection as soon as the amount is due to the Peace Corps, even if the exact amount is unknown, and ensure collection receipts are issued when funds are collected.
We recommend that the director of management and operations establish adequate internal controls to ensure that completion reports are reconciled before closing out the grant projects.
We recommend that the director of management and operations work with the Office of Acquisition Contract and Management to properly close out the residential lease contract.