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Post Re-Entry Health and Safety Review of Peace Corps/Dominican Republic

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
IG-23-06-E
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Component
Post
Description
On August 24, 2021, the Peace Corps notified the United States Congress that Peace Corps/Dominican Republic (hereafter referred to as “the post”) intended to resume operations in December 2021. The first intake arrived in March 2022 with 13 Volunteers, including 2 reinstated Volunteers. On September 29, 2022, the Office of Inspector General announced this review to assess the post’s compliance with specific agency policies and procedures related to Volunteer and trainee health and safety, and the re-entry process.
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Disclaimer: Open/Closed recommendations are updated semiannually.

The country director ensures that all required sections of the Medical Action Plan are completed, including the Regional Medical Action Plan and Individual Medical Action Plans.

The country director ensures that all information fields on the provider assessment attachments are completed.

The Safety and Security Manager documents justification for any exception approved in the relevant housing criteria checklist.

The Safety and Security Manager documents justification for any exception approved in the relevant housing criteria checklist.

The country director ensures that required staff receive and timely complete all mandatory trainings.