USAID Office of Inspector General Semiannual Report to the Congress, April 1 to September 30, 2007

摘要

This Semiannual Report to the Congress (SARC) presents information regarding the United States Agency for International Development, Office of Inspector General's (USAID/OIG) work and results achieved during the six-month period ending September 30, 2007. It is issued in accordance with the requirements of the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, and specifically addresses our oversight responsibilities for USAID, the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), and the Inter-American Foundation (IAF). The men and women of OIG continued their fine performance during this reporting period at OIG headquarters in Washington, DC, and seven regional offices located in Baghdad, Iraq; Cairo, Egypt; Dakar, Senegal; Frankfurt, Germany; Manila, Philippines; Pretoria, South Africa; and San Salvador, El Salvador. They issued audits and conducted investigations worldwide, and as a result, OIG issued a total of 230 audits and closed 41 investigations in support of OIG's goals. Significant OIG activity and achievements in support of its goals is described in this report, and comprehensive statistics and data regarding its efforts are also included. OIG continues to use a collaborative, proactive, and results-oriented approach in support of the integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of USAID, USADF, and IAF programs and operations.