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Audit Report: The Peace Corps’ Management of Payroll and Benefits for U.S. Direct Hires

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
IG-23-01-A
Report Type
Audit
Component
Agency-wide
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$474644
Funds for Better Use
$18,000

Recommendations

Disclaimer: Open/Closed recommendations are updated semiannually.

That the Chief Human Capital Officer ensure the incorrect retirement categories are changed and retroactively adjusted for 35 employees.

That the Chief Human Capital Officer ensure approximately $48,501 in salary overpayments for retirement are resolved by issuing Administrative Billing and Collection bills and/or requesting waiver approvals from the Chief Financial Officer.

That the Chief Human Capital Officer ensure employees that were over charged approximately $153,738 in retirement deductions receive refunds.

That the Chief Human Capital Officer review the accuracy of the refunds already issued to employees and make necessary corrections.

That the Chief Human Capital Officer and Office of Chief Financial Officer ensure agency contribution rates were accurately adjusted to reflect retroactive corrections for approximately $79,473 in underpayments and $33,217 in overpayments.