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Audit of Peace Corps/Guatemala

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
IG-19-01-A
Report Type
Audit
Component
Post
Description
Our report contains 27 recommendations directed to the post and headquarters. We recommend that the post store controlled substances according to policy and maintain an adequate medical inventory count. We also recommend that the post strengthen its controls over management of inventory and disposal of property, collection of overpayments, and issuance of bills of collection in a timely manner. In addition, we recommend that the post follow agency contracting policy, provide security certifications for all personal services contractors, and conduct and record Volunteer allowance surveys.
Agency Wide
No (location specific)
Location(s)

Guatemala

Questioned Costs
$12347
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Disclaimer: Open/Closed recommendations are updated semiannually.

We recommend that the country director follow Peace Corps policy on medical inventory responsibilities and assign a new IRC.

We recommend that the director of management and operations ensure staff follow policy to request sale of assets.

We recommend that the director of management and operations provide training to personnel on sale of assets.

We recommend that the director of management and operations ensure staff follow policies on management of auctions and Sunflower inventory control.

We recommend that the director of management and operations provide the general services manager with guidance and training, as necessary, and ensure the general services manager adequately performs the duties outlined in the general services manager’s personal services contract.