Semiannual Reports

The purpose of this report is to provide the results of our survey of the Peace Corps’ compliance with the anti-gag provision requirement in the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act (WPEA) (5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(13)). We initiated this assessment at the request of Senator Chuck Grassley. (See attached Senator Grassley Letter, dated March 11, 2024). 

This semiannual report informs Congress of the Peace Corps Office of Inspector General's work from October1, 2024, through March 31, 2025.

This review determined that the Peace Corps complied with the Payment Integrity Information Act for FY 2024. The agency provided payment integrity information through the Office of Management and Budget’s FY 2024 annual data call; published its improper payment information in the Agency Financial Report for FY 2024; and posted that report on the Peace Corps’ website.

We conducted an evaluation of Guyana's (hereafter referred to as "the post") programs, operations, and activities from October 1, 2021, to May 3, 2024. The purpose of the evaluation was to assess the agency’s effectiveness in meeting its objectives related to Volunteer health and safety, project activities, Volunteer training and support, and post leadership.

We conducted an audit of Peace Corps operations in Uganda (hereafter referred to as “the post”) from February through August 2024. Our objective in auditing the Uganda post was to determine whether its financial and administrative operations were functioning effectively and in compliance with Peace Corps policies and Federal regulations.

The Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2025 - 2027 outlines how OIG will enhance oversight in support of the Peace Corps goals.

This semiannual report informs Congress of the Peace Corps Office of Inspector General's work from April 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024.

I am pleased to submit to you the Peace Corps’ Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Statements audit report.1 Williams Adley & Company, LLP, an independent certified public accounting firm was contracted by the Office of Inspector General to audit2 the Peace Corps’ financial statements for the fiscal years ending on September 30, 2024, and September 30, 2023. This year, the audit concluded that the Peace Corps’ financial statements were fairly presented, in all material respects, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP),

The Office of Inspector General's annual plan outlines the work planned for the year ahead, including agency wide audits or evaluations, mandated reviews, and which posts may receive audits or evaluations.