OIG performed a review to assess whether the Peace Corps complied with the PIIA reporting requirements and provided adequate disclosure within the annual AFR and accompanying materials. In addition, we also evaluated the accuracy and completeness of the agency’s reporting. Our review determined that the Peace Corps was compliant with PIIA for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021.

This semiannual report informs Congress of the Peace Corps Office of Inspector General's work from April 1, 2021, through September 30, 2021.

This audit assessed the Peace Corps' internal controls over the budget, obligation, and disbursement of CARES Act funds, including compliance with the law and other implementing guidance. We concluded that the Peace Corps complied with necessary provisions of the law and other relevant policies and did not issue any recommendations with this report.

These challenges illustrate the most significant areas the Office of Inspector General (OIG) believes need improvement for the Peace Corps to effectively manage its resources and minimize the potential for fraud, waste, and abuse occurring in its operations. Addressing the issues related to these challenge areas will enable the agency to increase operational efficiencies and improve mission effectiveness.

The objectives of this performance audit were to assess the completeness, timeliness, quality, and accuracy of Fiscal Year 2021, First Quarter financial and award data submitted for publication on USAspending.gov in accordance with the DATA Act and to assess the Peace Corps’ compliance with use of the Government-wide financial data standards established by the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of the Treasury. While the majority of the data submitted was of high quality, the agency failed to include required information in their submission, submitted inappropriate data, and misrepresented the level of budgetary resources used. These errors occurred because the agency continues to lack a comprehensive quality control program over the DATA Act submissions, including source systems and data.

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.

The Fiscal Years 2022 to 2024 OIG Strategic Plan includes the long-range goals and objectives designed to enhance OIG oversight in support of the Peace Corps and its three goals.

This semiannual report informs Congress of the Peace Corps Office of Inspector General's work from October 1, 2020, through March 31, 2021.

OIG performed a review to assess whether the Peace Corps complied with the PIIA reporting requirements and provided adequate disclosure within the annual AFR and accompanying materials. In addition, we also evaluated the accuracy and completeness of the agency’s reporting. Our review determined that the Peace Corps was compliant with PIIA for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020.

IG Kathy Buller testified at a hearing before the Subcommittee on Government Operations which examined the importance of objective and impartial inspectors general, ways to strengthen their independence, and the tools they need to provide effective oversight of both their agencies and themselves.

This semiannual report informs Congress of the Peace Corps Office of Inspector General's work from April 1 through September 30, 2020.

These challenges illustrate the most significant areas the Office of Inspector General (OIG) believes need improvement for the Peace Corps to effectively manage its resources and minimize the potential for fraud, waste, and abuse occurring in its operations. Addressing the issues related to these challenge areas will enable the agency to increase operational efficiencies and improve mission effectiveness.