Peace Corps OIG conducted an evaluation of Peace Corps/Madagascar’s programs, operations, and activities from October 2021 to May 2024. OIG evaluation activities included: Volunteer and post staff surveys; interviews with staff, Volunteers, and stakeholders; document collection and analysis; and in-person observations and inspections. The evaluators performed on-site work at the post in May 2024, where they closely collaborated with post leadership and staff to learn more about past and present operations. During this review, OIG traveled to Volunteers’ homes and work sites for in-person observations and interviews.
Open Recommendations
| Recommendation Number | Significant Recommendation | Recommended Questioned Costs | Recommended Funds for Better Use | Additional Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
| The Country Director establishes memoranda of understanding, or informal cooperative agreements with clear expectations, with the Madagascar ministries of health, education, and agriculture. | |||||
| 2 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
| The Office of Volunteer Recruitment and Selection, the Office of Communications, and the post work together to develop and implement strategies that address applicant concerns specific to Madagascar to increase application and retention rates. | |||||
| 9 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
| The Country Director develops post-specific procedures for receiving and responding to Safety and Security incidents, to include roles and responsibilities, and then trains staff in those procedures. | |||||
| 12 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
| The Country Director works with the Peace Corps Medical Officers to ensure they visit more Volunteers at site per TG 204 requirements and develop and implement a plan to assess healthcare facilities and consultants as required. | |||||