Carleena Graham Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Federal Program Funding Recipient

Burlington, Vermont – The United States Attorney’s Office stated that Carleena Graham, 56, of Accokeek, Maryland, pleaded guilty today in United States District Court in Burlington to a charge of wire fraud. Chief U.S. District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford released Graham on conditions pending sentencing on December 15, 2023. On May 31, 2023, the United … [Read more…]

Where can I find reports on USAID-funded projects?

You can find annual reports and many other technical reports on USAID-funded projects implemented by implementers on the Development Experience Clearinghouse (aka the DEC). VISIT THE DEC. The DEC Express is a monthly newsletter featuring materials in the Development Experience Clearinghouse (DEC) about topics in the news, USAID program evaluations, and recent, popular, and most … [Read more…]

USAID OIG Portal Notice

The USAID Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline provides a mechanism for individuals and organizations to report fraud, waste, abuse (including sexual exploitation and abuse), and corruption related to programming, personnel, or operations for which OIG provides oversight. To better serve its mission, OIG is pleased to announce the release of a new online Hotline portal … [Read more…]

USAID Crisis Operations Hiring Fair Registration is Open

Registration is open for the Crisis Operations Hiring Fair for positions within CPS/OTI. During these virtual Hiring Fairs, USAID will conduct interviews, share information about Crisis Operations job opportunities and field questions during live question and answer sessions. Register here. USAID Crisis Operations Hiring Fair features: Date and time: 

Revocation of Executive Order 14042 and FAR Clause 52.223-99

USAID guidance to rescind any policies that were adopted to implement E.O. 14042 (Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors). Dear Contractors: On May 9, 2023, President Biden signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14099 on “Moving Beyond COVID–19 Vaccination Requirements for Federal Workers.”  This E.O. 14099 revokes E.O. 14042 dated September 9, 2021 … [Read more…]

Check Your SAM Registration Early and Often

Registering for the System for Acquisition Management (SAM) is the first step to becoming a contractor for the U.S. government. Federal contractors must be registered on SAM.gov to be eligible for award of federal contracts.  Failure to do so can have significant consequences, as the recent U.S. Court of Federal Claims (CFC) decision in Myriddian, LLC … [Read more…]