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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

Recommendations

Disclaimer: Open/Closed recommendations are updated semiannually.

We recommend that the Office of Safety and Security, in consultation with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Acquisition and Contract Management, provide guidance and policy for renewal of contracts and background certifications that have lapsed over a certain period.

We recommend that the director of management and operations provide annual training on procurement policies to all financial staff.