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Audit of Peace Corps/Panama

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
IG-18-01-A
Report Type
Audit
Component
Post
Description
We found that the post’s financial and administrative operations ran well, but some areas required improvement to comply with agency policies and applicable federal laws and regulations. Our report contains 11 recommendations directed to the post and headquarters. We recommend that the post strengthen its controls in the management of imprest funds and purchases. In addition, we recommend that the post retrain its Peace Corps medical officers on authorization of dental care processes and on how to properly dispose of medical supplies. Management concurred with all 11 recommendations.
Agency Wide
No (location specific)
Location(s)

Panama

Questioned Costs
$9770
Funds for Better Use
$232

Recommendations

Disclaimer: Open/Closed recommendations are updated semiannually.

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

We recommend that the director of management and operations only assign cashier functions in FORPost to the alternate cashier upon the transfer of accountability.

We recommend that the country director implement steps to ensure that the Peace Corps medical officers follow policy for appropriate dental care consultation.

We recommend that the post and the Office of Health Services closely monitor the dental services provided to the Volunteers to ensure that the services performed beyond routine check-ups and cleanings are medically necessary.

We recommend that the post consult with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Acquisition and Contract Management on the potential use of a competitive contract or blanket purchase agreement vehicle for the purchase of medical/dental supplies and services.