Evaluation of Peace Corps/Guyana

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Title Full

Date Issued

Friday, March 28, 2025

Submitting OIG

Peace Corps OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Peace Corps

Report Number

IG-25-01-E

Report Description

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.

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

Open Recommendations

This report has 4 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
4	No	$0	$0
The Director of Programming and Training ensures that staff receive sufficient training to use the Volunteer Reporting and Grants system.
5	No	$0	$0
The Director of Programming and Training ensures that Volunteers are receiving feedback in compliance with the post’s standard operating procedures.
6	No	$0	$0
The post works with the Peace Corps Safety and Security Officer to reassess the health and safety risk level of bush fires in the post risk assessment.
7	No	$0	$0
The post works with the Peace Corps Safety and Security Officer, Office of Health Services, and Peace Corps Medical Officers to prepare Volunteers for the potential scenario in which their home or worksite is threatened by bush fires.