All Reports

Alerted to allegations that Senior Corps grantee Great Lake Inter-Tribal Council, Lac du Flambeau, WI, misused program funds, CNCS-OIG investigators conducted a review in conjunction with an agency grant officer and a program officer. This joint review found that the grantee had abused the funds awarded by CNCS in multiple ways.

A grantee reported an AmeriCorps member serving as a tutor for suspected prohibited activity.

An AmeriCorps member reported allegations that a New Mexico AmeriCorps grantee required members to engage in prohibited activities by participating in a syringe exchange program.

CNCS management reported a Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) volunteer was arrested by Tooele Police Department, Tooele, UT, on allegations of sexual assault of a minor, while serving at a FGP school site.

A hotline complaint alleged that the director of an AmeriCorps program in Iowa misappropriated program funds to purchase groceries for her personal use.

A former AmeriCorps member submitted fraudulent claims for childcare benefits after ending her service. The United States Attorney’s Office declined criminal prosecution, and CNCS recouped $1,047 from the former member.

A disappointed job competitor alleged that an individual selected for a senior (SES-equivalent) position overstated her qualifications and embellished her prior work experience and responsibilities, and that the hiring official (also SES-equivalent) failed to verify her prior employment. The complainant also alleged that the same official promoted another CNCS employee without competition.