USAID – Webinar on the 2 CFR Revisions and the A&A Strategy Implementation Update

USAID recently held an external webinar about the Agency’s implementation of the revisions to title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or 2 CFR, and the implementation plan update to USAID’s Acquisition & Assistance (A&A) Strategy. The webinar covered what USAID has achieved over the past two years, guided by the Strategy’s three objectives, … [Read more…]

OIG Investigation Finds USAID Overpaid Employee Who Worked In North Carolina While Receiving DC-Area Locality Pay

USAID OIG initiated an investigation into an allegation that a GS-14 USAID employee worked remotely in North Carolina while receiving locality pay for the Washington, DC, area. OIG found that the employee worked primarily in North Carolina between October 2022 and April 2023 and received locality pay adjustments for Federal employees working in the Washington, … [Read more…]

Zambian National Embezzled Funds From a USAID-funded Grantee

USAID OIG initiated an investigation into an allegation that a former employee of a USAID grantee embezzled Agency funds. OIG found that the former grantee employee stole more than $193,000 from programs in Zambia funded by USAID, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Navy, and the National Institutes of Health. The individual … [Read more…]

Former USAID Mission Director Admitted to Soliciting and Paying Commercial Sex Workers

USAID OIG initiated an investigation into an allegation that a former USAID mission director was the client of a commercial sex ring. OIG worked with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security to investigate the allegations.  They found evidence showing that the former mission director posted online reviews of over 40 sex workers … [Read more…]

Health NGOs and Abortion – The New Trump Administration is Set to Reinstate the Global Gag Rule (PLGHA)

It looks like Trump is gearing up to bring back the global gag rule (PLGHA), which cuts off funding to foreign NGOs if they engage in any abortion-related activities, even when those services are funded from non-U.S. sources. During his first term, Trump expanded this policy to encompass all U.S. global health assistance. As the … [Read more…]

With revenue dropping, 2 US health nonprofits join forces

Population Services International and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation partner up under HealthX Partners to streamline their operations. PSI and EGPAF are teaming up under a new umbrella organization called HealthX Partners, kicking off in January with a combined budget nearing half a billion dollars. These two health giants will join forces for a … [Read more…]

USAID – 2024 Acquisition and Assistance (A&A) Strategy Implementation Plan

Take a look at the updated 2024 Acquisition and Assistance (A&A) Strategy Implementation Plan to get the scoop on USAID’s achievements and their plans for the coming year. You’ll find a rundown of the “key” actions USAID has wrapped up and those still in motion, all aimed at fostering sustainable, inclusive, and locally driven development … [Read more…]