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Audit of Peace Corps/Fiji

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
IG-19-04-A
Report Type
Audit
Component
Post
Description
Our report contains 12 recommendations directed to the post and headquarters. We recommend that the post reassess the country agreement. We also recommend that the post monitor and document the accountability-of-funds transfer to the alternate cashier, as well as liquidate interim advances and issue BOCs in a timely manner. In addition, we recommend that the post ensure the Volunteers’ pro-rated living allowance calculations are accurate and that lease agreements contain necessary information.
Agency Wide
No (location specific)
Location(s)

Fiji

Questioned Costs
$440996
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Disclaimer: Open/Closed recommendations are updated semiannually.

We recommend that the country director work with the Office of General Counsel to initiate negotiations as called for in the country agreement, with the goal of achieving tax exempt status on certain purchases.

We recommend that the country director monitor and document the transfer of accountability of funds to the alternate cashier prior to the principal cashier going on leave for more than 4 days, in accordance with policy.

We recommend that the director of management and operations review post practices in managing interim cash advances and enhance them to ensure clearance within 3 days. Staff should be regularly reminded of the 3-day clearance requirement.

We recommend that the director of management and operations apply due diligence in issuing bills of collection for approximately $1,496 USDE and collecting the remaining overpaid living allowances.

We recommend that the director of management and operations develop and implement a procedure to ensure the Volunteers’ pro-rated living allowance calculations are accurate.