Date Issued
Report Number
IG - 26 - 01 - E
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Description
The OIG conducted a program evaluation of Peace Corps/North Macedonia from December 2024 through June 2025. Our objectives were to determine the post's effectiveness and compliance in the areas of Volunteer health and safety, project activities, training and support, and leadership. We found that the post met its project objectives and effectively supported Volunteers, with programming aligned to host country needs and substantial compliance with site management standards. However, we found issues with underdeveloped Volunteer assignments at some sites, lack of a sustainable backup coverage for safety and security staff, inefficient healthcare support processes, and gaps in cross-unit communication. The report contains 10 recommendations focused on strengthening partner engagement, improving safety and security coverage, enhancing medication procurement, assessing and supporting health unit capacity, and improving staff morale.
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0