PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT: Evaluation of USAID’s Transfer of Foreign Assistance Award Information to the Department of State
The USAID Office of Inspector General is initiating an evaluation of USAID’s transfer of information on active foreign assistance awards to the Department of State. On July 1, 2025, the Department assumed responsibility for many of the Agency's functions and its active awards. It is critical that the Department has complete information on these awards to ensure continuity of award management and oversight.
The evaluation objective is to determine to what extent USAID shared key information with the Department of State about selected transferred awards.
PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT: Audit of USAID’s Reduction in Force of U.S. Direct Hires
The USAID Office of Inspector General is initiating an audit of USAID’s 2025 reduction in force of U.S. direct hires in the Civil Service and Foreign Service. The findings and recommendations could inform any future reductions in force. This audit compliments our ongoing evaluation of USAID’s global employment terminations of locally employed staff.
The audit objective is to determine whether USAID executed a reduction in force of U.S. direct hires in 2025 in accordance with applicable Federal requirements and internal policies
PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT: Key Lessons for Managing Foreign Assistance Awards
The USAID Office of Inspector General is initiating a review to identify and provide key lessons learned from our prior oversight work to inform the management of foreign assistance awards, including USAID awards transferred to the Department of State (State). Over the years, we have generated a significant body of work examining the management of U.S. foreign assistance awards.