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AmeriCorps Disallowed Education Awards Due to Improper Timesheet Alterations

Date Issued
Report Number
CaseID2019-008
Report Type
Investigation
Description
The AmeriCorps Office of Inspector General (AmeriCorps OIG) investigated an allegation that AmeriCorps members serving at the Community and Economic Development Office (CEDO) in Burlington, VT, were directed to alter previously approved timesheets. The investigation foundevidence that CEDO’s AmeriCorps Program Director had directed five members to alter previously approved timesheets, including altering timesheets weeks after the end of their service terms in order to raise the hours served to meet the minimum threshold to earn Segal Education Awards.
Joint Report
Yes
Participating OIG
AmeriCorps Office of Inspector General
Agency Wide
Yes
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

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