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USAID is the lead U.S. Government agency that works to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realize their potential.
U.S. foreign assistance has always had the twofold purpose of furthering America's interests while improving lives in the developing world. USAID carries out U.S. foreign policy by promoting broad-scale human progress at the same time it expands stable, free societies, creates markets and trade partners for the United States, and fosters good will abroad. Source
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Search ArticlesOperation Southern Guard Lead Inspector General Quarterly Report to Congress, April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026
Overseas Contingency Operations Aug 31, 2026 In January 2025 President Trump issued a series of actions and executive orders, declaring a national emergency at the southern U.S. border and directing the Department of War (DoW) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand the illegal alien holding capabilities and facilities at Naval Station Guantánamo Bay (NSGB) to full capacity. OSG is the DoW’s mission to support DHS-led efforts to hold illegal aliens at NSGB.
Operation Inherent Resolve Lead Inspector General Quarterly Report to Congress, April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026
Operation Inherent Resolve Aug 31, 2026 Under the Lead Inspector General framework, the Inspectors General for the Department of Defense, Department of State, and the U.S. Agency for International Development conduct oversight of and report on the overseas contingency operation "Operation Inherent Resolve" (OIR).
INVESTIGATIVE SUMMARY: USAID OIG’s Ongoing Investigation Leads to Proposed Debarments of Two Former UNRWA Staff for Links to Hamas and One for Links to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad
USAID OIG, a statutorily independent law enforcement and oversight entity, continues to investigate UNRWA staff linked to Hamas and other U.S. designated terrorist organizations. As part of this ongoing investigation, USAID OIG has referred over 100 current or former UNRWA staff for participation in the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel and/or affiliation with Hamas to the U.S. Department of State for independent review of the evidence and consideration of suspension and/or debarment action.
Information Brief: Non-Federal Audits Helped Identify Millions in Questioned Costs to U.S. Foreign Assistance
Special Report Report Number 8-000-26-002-A Aug 24, 2026 Recommendations
Operation Atlantic Resolve Lead Inspector General Quarterly Report to Congress, April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Overseas Contingency Operations Aug 17, 2026 The Inspectors General for the Department of Defense, Department of State, and the U.S. Agency for International Development conduct oversight of and report on the overseas contingency operation "Operation Atlantic Resolve (OAR)," including U.S. Government activities related to Ukraine, pursuant to Section 1250B of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 and Lead IG reporting responsibilities under 5 U.S.C. 419.
INVESTIGATIVE SUMMARY: USAID Awardee Employee Engaged in Tax Fraud in Zimbabwe
USAID’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) initiated an investigation into an allegation of embezzlement impacting a USAID implementer in Zimbabwe. The investigation determined that the implementer’s Country Director and Finance Director embezzled Pay As You Earn (PAYE) taxes from the salaries of local employees. Instead of remitting the PAYE funds to the appropriate local authorities as required, the directors diverted the money for their own use.
INVESTIGATIVE SUMMARY: Former NGO Human Resources Vice President Sentenced to Four Years Probation, Forfeiture of $425,000, False Claims Civil Settlement of $160,000, and Three-Year U.S. Government Debarment
Investigative Summary Aug 07, 2026 A joint OIG and Department of State OIG investigation revealed Carleena Graham, former Vice President of Human Resources for World Learning, defrauded the organization of approximately $425,000, of which approximately $272,500 was directly or partially funded by the U.S. Government. World Learning was a recipient of USAID funded programming.
INVESTIGATIVE SUMMARY: USAID OIG Investigation Recovers $193,295 in U.S. Government Funds Embezzled by Senior Finance Officer at Zambian Nonprofit
USAID’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) initiated an investigation into a Senior Finance Officer in Zambia who allegedly embezzled approximately $193,295. The investigation found the individual unlawfully altered bank account transactions and modified vendor information within the nonprofit’s payment system to embezzle funds from USAID, the Centers for Disease Control Prevention, U.S. Navy, and National Institute of Health.
Operation Enduring Sentinel Lead Inspector General Quarterly Report to Congress, April 1, 2026–June 30, 2026
Overseas Contingency Operations Jul 30, 2026 This report describes the activities of the U.S. Government in support of OES and discusses the planned, ongoing, and completed oversight work conducted by the Lead IG agencies—the DoW, State, and USAID OIGs—and our partner oversight agencies. This report covers the quarterly reporting period April 1 through June 30, 2026.
Operation Southern Spear Lead Inspector General Quarterly Report to Congress, April 1, 2026–June 30, 2026
Overseas Contingency Operations Jul 30, 2026 This report describes the activities of the U.S. Government in support of OSS and presents OSS-related planned, ongoing, and completed oversight work conducted by the DoW OIG, State OIG, USAID OIG, and our partner oversight agencies. This report covers the period April 1 through June 30, 2026.