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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
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Disclaimer: Open/Closed recommendations are updated semiannually.

We recommend that the country director direct the Peace Corps medical officers to seek guidance when questioning the correct procedure for the disposal of medical supplies.