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Direct Volunteer Operations
Direct Volunteer Operations includes ofces that manage and oversee the recruitment and placement of applicants and provide Volunteer training and support. Direct Volunteer Operations also includes components related to overseas post management.
OVERSEAS OPERATIONS
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The Ofce of Global Operations (OGO) manages and coordinates the agency’s strategic support to the Peace Corps’ overseas operations, ensuring that all Volunteers have a safe and productive experience. These accounts fund overseas operations and staf who work directly with Peace Corps Volunteers, as well as staf at Peace Corps headquarters, and provide general oversight and direction to Peace Corps country programs. These accounts also fund costs for Volunteers including training, travel, and a monthly allowance to cover housing, utilities, household supplies, food, clothing, and transportation.
OVERSEAS OPERATIONAL SUPPORT OFFICES
Overseas Operational Support Ofces include the following ofces: Ofce of Global Operations, Peace Corps Response, Overseas Programming and Training Support, Ofce of Global Health and HIV, Ofce of Volunteer Recruitment and Selection, Ofce of Health Services, Ofce of Victim Advocacy, Ofce of Safety and Security, as well as equipment and supplies for Volunteers.
VOLUNTEER READJUSTMENT ALLOWANCE
A readjustment allowance is provided to Volunteers upon termination of service to assist them when they return to the United States.
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION ACT
Under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act, the Peace Corps reimburses the Department of Labor for disability payments and medical costs for returned Volunteers and staf who experience service-related injuries or sickness. The vast majority of these costs relate to Volunteers’ claims; staf claims are minimal.
REIMBURSEMENTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE (INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES)
These are payments the Peace Corps makes to the Department of State for administrative support. Some fnancial management support is also included through these payments, although the Peace Corps has directly provided fnancial management support to its overseas posts since the end of FY 1998.
FOREIGN CURRENCY CENTRALIZATION
Gains or losses realized from the fuctuation of foreign currency.
