AmeriCorps OIG

This month, we honor the heritage and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders throughout our history. We are especially grateful for the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders serving with AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors programs.

: Emily is an who works at AmeriCorps OIG. She served in Bangladesh from 2005-06 teaching grammar and community health. She now proudly works on a team protecting the future of AmeriCorps and national service.

: Abe is an who works at USAID Office of Inspector General. He served in the Zambia from 2012-14 as a teacher and enjoyed making intentional relationships with community members. He now works to provide oversight and improve USAID and the MCC's missions.

: Laura is an who works at USAID Office of Inspector General. She served in Peru from 2014-16 helping women gain access to micro-credit and teaching high school business. She now works to ensure that vital USAID assistance benefits those who need it most.

: Emily is an who works at AmeriCorps OIG. She served in Boston, MA in 2007 connecting college students to local volunteer projects. Now, she is proud to work on a team protecting the future of AmeriCorps and national service.

: Malea is an who works at USAID Office of Inspector General. She served in Lesotho from 2013-15 teaching English and Health while taking in the stunning views of the mountains. She now works as an to safeguard and strengthen US foreign assistance.

: Genesis is an who works at AmeriCorps OIG. She served in the Republic of Benin from 2014-16 teaching English to middle school and high school students. She now holds bad actors accountable who would defraud AmeriCorps.

Happy ! The IG community is made up of people dedicated to . This week, we will be recognizing those AmeriCorps and Peace Corps alums who continue to put service first as Federal employees and members of the IG community.

Acting Inspector General Stephen Ravas spoke at Maryland Governor's Office on Service & Volunteerism's AmeriCorps Grantee Meeting this week. Thank you to Maryland GOSV for inviting us and recognizing the importance of fighting fraud, waste, and abuse in AmeriCorps programs.

Today, Acting Inspector General Stephen Ravas will be speaking to Maryland Governor's Office on Service & Volunteerism during their Grantee Meeting about the OIG and how to reduce fraud in AmeriCorps programs.

: Our office is hiring a Management and Program Analyst (NY 3) for our Office of Mission Support in Washington, DC.
To apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/785582700
(Open to the Public)

In response to our , AmeriCorps agreed to recover over $3million in funds related to YouthBuild’s insufficient subgrantee monitoring. AmeriCorps declined to disallow or put to better use another $3million in funds related to noncompliant timekeeping practices.

Read the announcing the report here: https://www.americorpsoig.gov/americorps-oig-releases-report-regarding-performance-audit-americorps-state-and-national-program

Our performance of AmeriCorps grants awarded to YouthBuild USA found that YouthBuild did not comply with Federal or AmeriCorps requirements and identified a monetary of over $6 million.
Read our announcing the here: https://www.americorpsoig.gov/americorps-oig-releases-report-regarding-performance-audit-americorps-state-and-national-program

: We released our performance of AmeriCorps grants awarded to Puerto Rico's Commission for Volunteerism and Community Service. The report includes $625,446 in questioned Federal and match costs.

Read the full report here: https://www.americorpsoig.gov/reports/audit/audit-americorps-grants-awarded-puerto-rico-commission-volunteerism-and-community

! We fight fraud, not frogs!
If you are interested in learning about anti-fraud techniques, check out our very real Anti-Fraud Advisories.
https://www.americorpsoig.gov/advisories/anti-fraud-advisory

: There is still time to register for the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency Career Fair! Your next great career or may be awaiting you—join us on March 28 and find out more! All majors, all interests, and experiences encouraged to attend. Walk-ins welcome!

AmeriCorps members and volunteers serve American communities to tackle our nation's challenges. As closes, let's honor their service by protecting AmeriCorps and national service. Report fraud, waste, and abuse in AmeriCorps programs to our hotline.

: Our office is hiring a Supervisory Auditor (NY 4) for our Washington, DC office. To apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/781544600 (Open to the Public)

Happy Sunshine Week 2024! This week marks the 21st annual celebration of access to public information and open government.

: Our office is hiring a General Investigator (NY 3) for our Washington, DC office.
To apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/781264700
(Open to the Public)

U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) was asked to review issues related to AmeriCorps' management of fraud risks in its grant programs. GAO made 10 recommendations, including that AmeriCorps plan and conduct regular program-level fraud risk assessments.
Read their report:

Grants: AmeriCorps Should Take Multiple Actions to Better Manage Fraud Risks AmeriCorps funds grants—over $900 million in FY 2023—for volunteer and national service programs to address a range of community needs across the...

Our mission is to protect the integrity of national service by providing independent oversight of AmeriCorps.

We can only do this with the help of AmeriCorps and grantee staff, members, and volunteers who report fraud, waste, and abuse to our hotline. This we thank those who come forward to protect AmeriCorps.

This , we encourage AmeriCorps grantees to commit to fighting fraud across AmeriCorps programs. One quick fraud fighting tip: check out our newest Anti-Fraud Advisory, where we discuss timekeeping fraud.https://www.americorpsoig.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-03/Anti-Fraud%20Advisory%20Volume%202.pdf

Happy ! We proudly join in celebrating the movement that is AmeriCorps and thank AmeriCorps members and volunteers across the country for their commitment to service.

As the American Climate Corps begins to expand AmeriCorps programs, AmeriCorps OIG will provide diligent oversight of taxpayer funds and hold bad actors accountable.

AmeriCorps OIG stands proud of our diverse workforce and the representation, past and present, of women, on our leadership team.

In that vein, we would like to offer our sincerest congratulations to our former Deputy Inspector General on her confirmation as Inspector General at FCC Office of Inspector General.