Evaluation of Peace Corps/Madagascar

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Date Issued

Friday, September 12, 2025

Submitting OIG

Peace Corps OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Peace Corps

Report Number

IG-25-02-E

Report Description

The Peace Corps mission is made possible by Volunteers, and, through its oversight, OIG remains committed to supporting their overall safety, well-being, and success. Evaluations are a key tool in helping OIG fulfill its mission to provide independent oversight of Peace Corps operations and programs. Specifically, post evaluations address efficiency and effectiveness, identify best practices, and recommend improvements to help Peace Corps achieve its mission: to promote world peace and friendship through community-based development and cross-cultural understanding.

The evaluation revealed opportunities for improvement across all five of the objectives OIG assessed at Peace Corps/Madagascar, including notable issues with host country agreements, safety and security training and procedures, Volunteer housing, and the post’s assessment of referral healthcare facilities and consultants.

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
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.