USAID’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) initiated an investigation based on information that alleged a former USAID staff member improperly received approximately $50,000 through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
The investigation determined the former staff member submitted a PPP loan application on behalf of a nonprofit organization the former staff member cofounded. The PPP funds were disbursed to the nonprofit’s business account and used to pay salaries and support operational expenses, consistent with the terms of the loan application.
OIG found no evidence the former staff member personally received or misused the PPP funds. Further, the former staff member received USAID management’s approval to maintain a role in the nonprofit. OIG concluded there was no indication of fraud or misconduct.