Date Issued
Report Type
Other
Description
Established in February 1989, the Peace Corps Office of Inspector General (OIG) receivesits legal authority from the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended (IG Act). The IG Actestablishes OIG as an independent entity within the Peace Corps. The law requires that the Inspector General keep the Peace Corps Director and the Congress fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies relating to the administration of agency programsand operations. OIG is authorized by law to review all Peace Corps programs andoperations.OIG’s role is to: • Promote integrity, efficiency, effectiveness, and economy. • Prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement; and • Identify risk and vulnerabilities and offer expert assistance to improve the PeaceCorps’ programs and operations.
OIG accomplishes its mission through audits, evaluations, investigations, and other reviews. OIG’s work typically examines the agency’s financial stewardship, and compliance with Federal law, regulations, and agency policy.
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0