Overview_NN1 of_IO the_AT Peace_NN1 Corps_NN The_AT Peace_NN1 Corps_NN works_VVZ within_II a_AT1 capacity_NN1 building_NN1 framework_NN1 to_TO provide_VVI human_JJ resources_NN2 ,_, rather_II21 than_II22 financial_JJ or_CC material_NN1 support_NN1 ,_, to_II other_JJ countries_NN2 ._. 
Peace_NN1 Corps_NN Volunteers_NN2 serve_VV0 for_IF two_MC years_NNT2 in_II countries_NN2 that_CST have_VH0 expressed_VVN interest_NN1 in_II working_VVG in_II partnership_NN1 to_TO address_VVI host_NN1 country_NN1 development_NN1 goals_NN2 ._. 
The_AT basic_JJ approach_NN1 is_VBZ to_TO build_VVI capacity_NN1 of_IO individuals_NN2 ,_, local_JJ organizations_NN2 ,_, and_CC communities_NN2 emphasize_VV0 appropriate_JJ technologies_NN2 and_CC sustainable_JJ practices_NN2 and_CC facilitate_VV0 peer-to-peer_JJ sharing_NN1 of_IO information_NN1 and_CC skills_NN2 ._. 
This_DD1 framework_NN1 provides_VVZ the_AT structure_NN1 for_IF planning_VVG and_CC implementing_VVG sustainable_JJ development_NN1 work_NN1 in_II a_AT1 number_NN1 of_IO different_JJ sectors_NN2 ._. 
To_TO assure_VVI a_AT1 long-term_JJ impact_NN1 ,_, Peace_NN1 Corps_NN is_VBZ responsive_JJ to_TO host_VVI country_NN1 goals_NN2 ,_, designs_NN2 projects_NN2 using_VVG a_AT1 participatory_JJ process_NN1 ,_, carefully_RR defines_VVZ what_DDQ Volunteers_NN2 will_VM contribute_VVI to_II national_JJ and_CC local_JJ efforts_NN2 ,_, and_CC trains_VVZ Volunteers_NN2 for_IF their_APPGE work_NN1 with_IW local_JJ counterparts_NN2 and_CC communities_NN2 ._. 
The_AT Peace_NN1 Corps_NN brings_VVZ a_AT1 unique_JJ value-added_JJ role_NN1 to_II development_NN1 ._. 
Volunteers_NN2 learn_VV0 the_AT local_JJ language_NN1 and_CC customs_NN2 ,_, adopt_VV0 a_AT1 modest_JJ lifestyle_NN1 ,_, and_CC immerse_VV0 themselves_PPX2 both_RR professionally_RR and_CC socially_RR into_II the_AT lives_NN2 of_IO their_APPGE communities_NN2 for_IF a_AT1 period_NN1 of_IO two_MC years_NNT2 ._. 
Peace_NN1 Corps_NN is_VBZ the_AT only_JJ U.S._NP1 government_NN1 agency_NN1 that_CST takes_VVZ this_DD1 approach_NN1 ._. 
Volunteers_NN2 are_VBR trained_VVN to_TO speak_VVI the_AT local_JJ language_NN1 and_CC to_TO develop_VVI the_AT cross-cultural_JJ and_CC technical_JJ skills_NN2 that_CST enable_VV0 them_PPHO2 to_TO build_VVI local_JJ capacity_NN1 ,_, often_RR in_II underserved_JJ areas_NN2 ._. 
Because_CS they_PPHS2 gain_VV0 the_AT trust_NN1 and_CC respect_NN1 of_IO the_AT people_NN they_PPHS2 work_VV0 with_IW ,_, Volunteers_NN2 often_RR serve_VV0 as_II a_AT1 functional_JJ link_NN1 between_II communities_NN2 and_CC technical_JJ resources_NN2 and_CC information_NN1 that_CST otherwise_RR might_VM not_XX reach_VVI their_APPGE target_NN1 audience_NN1 ._. 
In_II this_DD1 manner_NN1 ,_, Peace_NN1 Corps_NN complements_VVZ the_AT development_NN1 efforts_NN2 of_IO other_JJ organizations_NN2 and_CC agencies_NN2 ._. 
By_II living_VVG within_II the_AT communities_NN2 where_CS they_PPHS2 work_VV0 ,_, Volunteers_NN2 share_VV0 American_JJ culture_NN1 while_CS acquiring_VVG a_AT1 deep_JJ understanding_NN1 of_IO their_APPGE host_NN1 culture_NN1 ._. 
As_CSA returned_VVN Peace_NN1 Corps_NN Volunteers_NN2 (_( RPCVs_NP1 )_) ,_, they_PPHS2 bring_VV0 that_DD1 new_JJ understanding_NN1 home_RL ,_, continuing_VVG to_TO encourage_VVI cross-cultural_JJ dialogue_NN1 and_CC contributing_VVG to_II America_NP1 's_GE legacy_NN1 of_IO service_NN1 by_II offering_VVG their_APPGE time_NNT1 and_CC skills_NN2 to_II community_NN1 volunteer_NN1 programs_NN2 and_CC organizations_NN2 around_II the_AT country_NN1 ._. 
Since_CS the_AT inception_NN1 of_IO the_AT Peace_NN1 Corps_NN in_II 1961_MC ,_, nearly_RR 200,000_MC Americans_NN2 joined_VVD the_AT Peace_NN1 Corps_NN ,_, serving_VVG in_II 139_MC different_JJ countries_NN2 ._. 
The_AT agency_NN1 continues_VVZ to_TO balance_VVI growth_NN1 ,_, new_JJ initiatives_NN2 ,_, and_CC improving_JJ operations_NN2 to_TO optimize_VVI its_APPGE performance_NN1 and_CC remain_VVI relevant_JJ in_II meeting_VVG host_NN1 country_NN1 needs_NN2 and_CC the_AT agency_NN1 's_GE mission_NN1 and_CC three_MC core_NN1 goals_NN2 ._. 
Mission_NN1 and_CC Organizational_JJ Structure_NN1 Mission_NN1 Statement_NN1 The_AT Peace_NN1 Corps_NN '_GE mission_NN1 to_TO promote_VVI world_NN1 peace_NN1 and_CC friendship_NN1 is_VBZ as_RG critical_JJ today_RT as_CSA it_PPH1 was_VBDZ when_RRQ the_AT agency_NN1 was_VBDZ founded_VVN in_II 1961_MC ._. 
The_AT three_MC core_NN1 goals_NN2 are_VBR :_: 1_MC1 ._. 
Help_VV0 the_AT people_NN of_IO interested_JJ countries_NN2 in_II meeting_VVG their_APPGE need_NN1 for_IF trained_JJ men_NN2 and_CC women_NN2 2_MC ._. 
Help_VV0 promote_VVI a_AT1 better_JJR understanding_NN1 of_IO Americans_NN2 on_II41 the_II42 part_II43 of_II44 the_AT peoples_NN2 served_VVD 3_MC ._. 
Help_VV0 promote_VVI a_AT1 better_JJR understanding_NN1 of_IO other_JJ peoples_NN2 on_II41 the_II42 part_II43 of_II44 Americans_NN2 Through_II engagement_NN1 in_II development_NN1 work_NN1 ,_, the_AT Peace_NN1 Corps_NN seeks_VVZ to_TO achieve_VVI a_AT1 number_NN1 of_IO medium_NN1 and_CC long-term_JJ outcomes_NN2 in_II the_AT countries_NN2 of_IO service_NN1 ._. 
These_DD2 outcomes_NN2 include_VV0 :_: increasing_JJ individual_NN1 and_CC community_NN1 awareness_NN1 and_CC aptitudes_NN2 in_II the_AT designated_JJ skill_NN1 areas_NN2 ;_; changing_JJ individual_NN1 and_CC community_NN1 practices_NN2 to_TO foster_VVI improved_JJ conditions_NN2 ;_; and_CC strengthening_VVG the_AT capacity_NN1 of_IO individuals_NN2 and_CC communities_NN2 to_TO address_VVI their_APPGE problems_NN2 and_CC serve_VVI as_CSA role_NN1 models_NN2 for_IF others_NN2 ._. 
Achievement_NN1 of_IO these_DD2 outcomes_NN2 will_VM lead_VVI to_II more_RGR stable_JJ communities_NN2 and_CC increase_VVI the_AT number_NN1 of_IO sustainable_JJ partnerships_NN2 between_II the_AT U.S._NP1 and_CC other_JJ countries_NN2 ._. 
These_DD2 partnerships_NN2 will_VM foster_VVI collaboration_NN1 on_II critical_JJ global_JJ issues_NN2 ,_, which_DDQ furthers_VVZ the_AT long-term_JJ goal_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 more_RGR peaceful_JJ world_NN1 ._. 
By_II living_VVG and_CC working_VVG within_II local_JJ communities_NN2 ,_, Peace_NN1 Corps_NN Volunteers_NN2 foster_VV0 positive_JJ relationships_NN2 with_IW host_NN1 country_NN1 nationals_NN2 ,_, dispel_VV0 myths_NN2 about_II Americans_NN2 ,_, and_CC promote_VV0 sustainable_JJ development_NN1 ._. 
Volunteers_NN2 reflect_VV0 the_AT diversity_NN1 of_IO the_AT United_NP1 States_NP1 ,_, and_CC represent_VV0 some_DD of_IO the_AT finest_JJT characteristics_NN2 of_IO the_AT American_JJ people_NN :_: a_AT1 generosity_NN1 of_IO spirit_NN1 ,_, a_AT1 strong_JJ work_NN1 ethic_NN1 ,_, a_AT1 commitment_NN1 to_TO service_VVI ,_, and_CC an_AT1 approach_NN1 to_II problems_NN2 that_CST is_VBZ both_RR optimistic_JJ and_CC pragmatic_JJ ._. 
Volunteers_NN2 often_RR live_VV0 in_II remote_JJ ,_, isolated_JJ communities_NN2 where_CS they_PPHS2 speak_VV0 local_JJ languages_NN2 and_CC learn_VV0 the_AT cultures_NN2 and_CC customs_NN2 of_IO the_AT people_NN they_PPHS2 serve_VV0 ._. 
During_II this_DD1 process_NN1 ,_, Volunteers_NN2 share_VV0 and_CC represent_VV0 the_AT culture_NN1 and_CC values_NN2 of_IO the_AT American_JJ people_NN and_CC ,_, in_II doing_VDG so_RR ,_, earn_VV0 respect_NN1 and_CC admiration_NN1 for_IF the_AT United_NP1 States_NP1 among_II people_NN who_PNQS may_VM have_VHI limited_VVN contact_NN1 or_CC exposure_NN1 to_II Americans_NN2 or_CC American_JJ culture_NN1 ._. 
Program_NN1 Evaluation_NN1 Annual_JJ Volunteer_NN1 Survey_NN1 The_AT Annual_JJ Volunteer_NN1 Survey_NN1 is_VBZ administered_VVN by_II Peace_NN1 Corps_NN to_TO ascertain_VVI Volunteers_NN2 '_GE judgments_NN2 concerning_II their_APPGE service_NN1 ._. 
The_AT survey_NN1 results_NN2 provide_VV0 a_AT1 candid_JJ ,_, comprehensive_JJ picture_NN1 of_IO the_AT activities_NN2 ,_, experiences_NN2 ,_, and_CC views_NN2 of_IO currently-serving_JJ Volunteers_NN2 ._. 
A_AT1 primary_JJ focus_NN1 of_IO the_AT survey_NN1 is_VBZ on_II Volunteers_NN2 '_GE perceptions_NN2 of_IO the_AT extent_NN1 to_II which_DDQ their_APPGE assignments_NN2 have_VH0 built_VVN local_JJ capacity_NN1 and_CC produced_VVN impact_NN1 for_IF the_AT three_MC goals_NN2 of_IO Peace_NN1 Corps_NN ._. 
Survey_NN1 questions_NN2 also_RR cover_VV0 several_DA2 topics_NN2 not_XX covered_VVN in_II other_JJ assessments_NN2 ,_, such_II21 as_II22 questions_NN2 about_II preparing_VVG for_IF Peace_NN1 Corps_NN ,_, challenges_VVZ Volunteers_NN2 face_VV0 ,_, and_CC what_DDQ they_PPHS2 see_VV0 as_II the_AT best_JJT aspects_NN2 of_IO their_APPGE service_NN1 ._. 
The_AT survey_NN1 uses_VVZ online_JJ software_NN1 to_TO collect_VVI survey_NN1 responses_NN2 in_II a_AT1 cost-effective_JJ manner_NN1 ._. 
Survey_NN1 results_NN2 are_VBR disseminated_VVN shortly_RR after_II the_AT survey_NN1 is_VBZ completed_VVN ,_, providing_VVG timely_JJ Volunteer_NN1 feedback_NN1 for_IF headquarters_NN '_GE and_CC posts_NN2 '_GE staff_NN to_TO evaluate_VVI and_CC improve_VVI Peace_NN1 Corps_NN '_GE programs_NN2 ._. 
Findings_NN2 Goal_NN1 1_MC1 :_: Most_DAT Volunteers_NN2 report_VV0 achieving_VVG the_AT short-term_JJ goals_NN2 :_: achieving_VVG their_APPGE primary_JJ assignment_NN1 objectives_NN2 and_CC transferring_VVG skills_NN2 to_II the_AT people_NN with_IW whom_PNQO they_PPHS2 work_VV0 ._. 
Many_DA2 Volunteers_NN2 work_VV0 with_IW young_JJ people_NN and_CC are_VBR involved_JJ in_II HIV/AIDS_FU efforts_NN2 ,_, two_MC activities_NN2 likely_JJ to_TO yield_VVI long-term_JJ capacity-building_JJ benefits_NN2 for_IF their_APPGE host_NN1 country_NN1 communities_NN2 ._. 
Volunteers_NN2 expressed_VVD concerns_NN2 about_II being_VBG fully_RR prepared_VVN to_TO do_VDI their_APPGE Peace_NN1 Corps_NN jobs_NN2 (_( Goal_NN1 1_MC1 )_) and_CC have_VH0 requested_VVN additional_JJ training_NN1 on_II working_VVG with_IW host_NN1 country_NN1 counterparts_NN2 ,_, mastering_VVG the_AT local_JJ language(s)_NN2 ,_, and_CC performing_VVG technical_JJ aspects_NN2 of_IO their_APPGE work_NN1 ._. 
Goal_NN1 2_MC and_CC Goal_NN1 3_MC :_: Volunteers_NN2 are_VBR achieving_VVG the_AT Peace_NN1 Corps_NN '_GE Goal_NN1 2_MC and_CC Goal_NN1 3_MC ._. 
Through_II their_APPGE work_NN1 and_CC interaction_NN1 with_IW their_APPGE communities_NN2 ,_, Volunteers_NN2 promote_VV0 cross-cultural_JJ understanding_NN1 ,_, among_II host_NN1 country_NN1 individuals_NN2 ,_, about_II Americans_NN2 ,_, often_RR helping_VVG to_TO dispel_VVI stereotypes_NN2 ._. 
With_IW better_JJR access_NN1 to_II technology_NN1 and_CC communications_NN2 ,_, most_DAT Volunteers_NN2 are_VBR able_JK to_TO electronically_RR communicate_VVI with_IW other_JJ Americans_NN2 in_II the_AT United_NP1 States_NP1 about_II life_NN1 in_II their_APPGE host_NN1 country_NN1 ._. 
Overall_JJ Volunteer_NN1 Satisfaction_NN1 Volunteers_NN2 who_PNQS have_VH0 been_VBN in-country_JJ longer_JJR than_CSN a_AT1 year_NNT1 are_VBR generally_RR more_RGR satisfied_JJ ,_, more_RGR likely_JJ to_TO make_VVI the_AT same_DA decision_NN1 about_II joining_VVG Peace_NN1 Corps_NN ,_, and_CC more_RGR confident_JJ about_II achieving_VVG Peace_NN1 Corps_NN goals_NN2 ._. 
Volunteers_NN2 most_RGT often_RR mentioned_VVN stress_NN1 from_II the_AT challenges_NN2 of_IO cross-cultural_JJ issues_NN2 ,_, their_APPGE primary_JJ assignment_NN1 ,_, isolation/loneliness_NN1 ,_, and_CC the_AT local_JJ language_NN1 ._. 
Field-Based_JJ Impact_NN1 Evaluations_NN2 of_IO Goal_NN1 1_MC1 and_CC Goal_NN1 2_MC The_AT Office_NN1 of_IO Strategic_JJ Information_NN1 ,_, Research_NN1 ,_, and_CC Planning_NN1 conducts_VVZ field-based_JJ evaluations_NN2 to_TO collect_VVI information_NN1 directly_RR from_II host_NN1 country_NN1 nationals_NN2 ._. 
The_AT purpose_NN1 of_IO the_AT studies_NN2 is_VBZ to_TO measure_VVI the_AT impact_NN1 of_IO Peace_NN1 Corps_NN on_II host_NN1 country_NN1 nationals_NN2 in_II two_MC of_IO the_AT agency_NN1 's_GE core_NN1 goals_NN2 ._. 
The_AT pilot_NN1 evaluations_NN2 began_VVD as_II part_NN1 of_IO the_AT Peace_NN1 Corps_NN Improvement_NN1 Plan_NN1 ,_, conducted_VVN in_II three_MC countries_NN2 in_II FY_NP1 2008_MC ,_, creating_VVG a_AT1 baseline_NN1 for_IF future_JJ years_NNT2 ._. 
Locally-contracted_JJ researchers_NN2 conduct_VV0 interviews_NN2 in_II the_AT local_JJ language(s)_NN2 with_IW counterparts_NN2 ,_, beneficiaries_NN2 ,_, and_CC host_VV0 families_NN2 ,_, within_II a_AT1 set_NN1 of_IO randomly_RR selected_JJ communities_NN2 where_RRQ Volunteers_NN2 have_VH0 served_VVN ._. 
This_DD1 approach_NN1 ensures_VVZ that_CST the_AT information_NN1 on_II the_AT impact_NN1 of_IO the_AT Volunteers_NN2 '_GE work_NN1 is_VBZ gathered_VVN from_II the_AT most_RGT direct_JJ sources_NN2 :_: host_VV0 country_NN1 individuals_NN2 who_PNQS have_VH0 worked_VVN with_IW ,_, interacted_VVN with_IW ,_, or_CC lived_VVD with_IW Volunteers_NN2 ._. 
These_DD2 individuals_NN2 are_VBR asked_VVN questions_NN2 about_II the_AT personal_JJ and_CC community_NN1 changes_VVZ attributable_JJ to_II the_AT Volunteers_NN2 '_GE work_NN1 ._. 
The_AT respondents_NN2 are_VBR also_RR asked_VVN about_II second_MD goal_NN1 impacts_NN2 --_JJ whether_CSW and_CC in_II what_DDQ ways_NN2 have_VH0 they_PPHS2 gained_VVN a_AT1 better_JJR understanding_NN1 of_IO Americans_NN2 ._. 
The_AT information_NN1 is_VBZ informing_VVG the_AT agency_NN1 on_II the_AT extent_NN1 to_II which_DDQ host_VV0 country_NN1 nationals_NN2 who_PNQS work_VV0 and_CC live_VV0 with_IW Peace_NN1 Corps_NN Volunteers_NN2 think_VV0 the_AT Volunteers_NN2 are_VBR transferring_VVG tangible_JJ skills_NN2 promoting_VVG sustainable_JJ development_NN1 ,_, fostering_VVG positive_JJ relationships_NN2 with_IW host_NN1 country_NN1 nationals_NN2 ,_, promoting_VVG cross-cultural_JJ understanding_NN1 ._. 
Features_NN2 of_IO the_AT Host_NN1 Country_NN1 Impact_NN1 Studies_NN2 1_MC1 ._. 
Cost_VV0 efficiency_NN1 through_II electronic_JJ transfer_NN1 of_IO documents_NN2 and_CC use_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 Web-based_JJ data_NN entry_NN1 system_NN1 that_CST allows_VVZ real_JJ time_NNT1 access_NN1 to_TO interview_VVI protocols_NN2 and_CC interview_NN1 data_NN 2_MC ._. 
Additional_JJ cost_NN1 efficiency_NN1 and_CC cultural_JJ sensitivity_NN1 through_II the_AT use_NN1 of_IO in-country_JJ research_NN1 teams_NN2 for_IF data_NN collection_NN1 3_MC ._. 
Integration_NN1 of_IO best_JJT practices_NN2 in_II cross-cultural_JJ research_NN1 ,_, structured_JJ interview_NN1 methods_NN2 ,_, qualitative_JJ analysis_NN1 ,_, and_CC data_NN quality_NN1 control_NN1 4_MC ._. 
Overall_JJ quality_NN1 control_NN1 through_II use_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 continuous_JJ feedback_NN1 loop_NN1 to_TO monitor_VVI the_AT study_NN1 process_NN1 5_MC ._. 
Collaboration_NN1 among_II posts_NN2 ,_, country_NN1 desk_NN1 units_NN2 ,_, regional_JJ training_NN1 staff_NN ,_, and_CC headquarters_NN Challenge_VV0 3_MC :_: Acquisitions_NN2 and_CC Contract_NN1 Management_NN1 Consistent_JJ with_IW the_AT spirit_NN1 and_CC intent_NN1 of_IO the_AT new_JJ White_NP1 House_NN1 contracting_VVG initiatives_NN2 ,_, the_AT Peace_NN1 Corps_NN has_VHZ been_VBN and_CC is_VBZ actively_RR pursuing_VVG cost_NN1 savings_NN2 for_IF the_AT agency_NN1 ._. 
Whether_CSW31 or_CSW32 not_CSW33 the_AT agency_NN1 is_VBZ required_VVN to_TO implement_VVI all_DB of_IO the_AT OMB_NN1 initiatives_NN2 (_( reducing_VVG 3.5_MC percent_NNU of_IO contract_NN1 spending_VVG in_II FY_NP1 2010_MC and_CC in_II FY_NP1 2011_MC and_CC reducing_VVG 10_MC percent_NNU of_IO new_JJ high-risk_JJ contracts_NN2 in_II FY_NP1 2010_MC )_) ,_, the_AT following_JJ cost_NN1 saving_NN1 initiatives_NN2 are_VBR being_VBG pursued_VVN ._. 
The_AT agency_NN1 recently_RR completed_VVN in-sourcing_NN1 one_MC1 IT_NN1 service_NN1 contract_NN1 and_CC is_VBZ actively_RR pursuing_VVG in-sourcing_NN1 of_IO three_MC more_DAR major_JJ support_NN1 service_NN1 contracts_NN2 for_IF further_JJR savings_NN2 ._. 
In_RR21 addition_RR22 ,_, an_AT1 existing_JJ cost_NN1 reimbursement_NN1 training_NN1 services_NN2 contract_NN1 will_VM be_VBI converted_VVN to_II a_AT1 firm_JJ fixed-price_JJ contract_NN1 to_TO realize_VVI further_JJR savings_NN2 ._. 
A_AT1 program_NN1 to_TO reduce_VVI the_AT agency_NN1 's_GE cost_NN1 of_IO medical_JJ supplies_NN2 and_CC pharmaceuticals_NN2 was_VBDZ begun_VVN in_II FY_NP1 2009_MC and_CC will_VM continue_VVI throughout_II FY_NP1 2010_MC ._. 
Increased_JJ costs_NN2 worldwide_RL affected_VVN operational_JJ activities_NN2 within_II the_AT agency_NN1 during_II FY_NP1 2009_MC ._. 
However_RR ,_, with_IW the_AT requested_JJ level_NN1 of_IO appropriated_JJ funding_NN1 negotiated_VVN with_IW OMB_NN1 in_II the_AT President_NN1 's_GE FY_NN1 2010_MC budget_NN1 ,_, these_DD2 resourcing_VVG issues_NN2 should_VM be_VBI alleviated_VVN ._. 
Challenge_VV0 4_MC :_: Property_NN1 Management_NN1 The_AT management_NN1 and_CC control_NN1 of_IO property_NN1 ,_, plant_NN1 ,_, and_CC equipment_NN1 (_( PP_NN1 &E);_NULL in_II more_DAR than_CSN 70_MC countries_NN2 and_CC in_II multiple_JJ sites_NN2 in_II the_AT United_NP1 States_NP1 has_VHZ always_RR been_VBN a_AT1 challenge_NN1 ._. 
Peace_NN1 Corps_NN is_VBZ developing_VVG specific_JJ requirements_NN2 for_IF an_AT1 agencywide_JJ automated_JJ inventory_NN1 system_NN1 ._. 
The_AT planned_JJ inventory_NN1 system_NN1 will_VM greatly_RR strengthen_VVI internal_JJ controls_NN2 and_CC improve_VVI overall_JJ property_NN1 management_NN1 ,_, allowing_VVG staff_NN to_TO track_VVI ,_, control_NN1 ,_, and_CC report_VVI the_AT acquisition_NN1 and_CC disposal_NN1 of_IO inventory_NN1 items_NN2 at_II posts_NN2 ._. 
Additionally_RR ,_, this_DD1 automated_JJ system_NN1 will_VM allow_VVI Peace_NN1 Corps_NN headquarters_NN to_TO reconcile_VVI purchases_NN2 and_CC disposals_NN2 throughout_II the_AT agency_NN1 ._. 
This_DD1 year_NNT1 ,_, the_AT agency_NN1 will_VM pilot_VVI a_AT1 Web-based_JJ training_NN1 tool_NN1 for_IF proper_JJ disposal_NN1 of_IO assets_NN2 and_CC an_AT1 inventory_NN1 system_NN1 for_IF furniture_NN1 and_CC equipment_NN1 at_II Peace_NN1 Corps_NN headquarters_NN ._. 
A_AT1 successful_JJ pilot_NN1 will_VM allow_VVI the_AT new_JJ automated_JJ systems_NN2 to_TO be_VBI expanded_VVN to_II all_DB posts_NN2 to_TO provide_VVI an_AT1 interim_JJ solution_NN1 until_CS the_AT agencywide_JJ inventory_NN1 system_NN1 is_VBZ ready_JJ for_IF implementation_NN1 ._. 
Challenge_VV0 5_MC :_: Protection_NN1 of_IO Personally_RR Identifiable_JJ Information_NN1 Peace_NN1 Corps_NN has_VHZ taken_VVN substantial_JJ and_CC proactive_JJ steps_NN2 to_TO control_VVI the_AT use_NN1 of_IO personally_RR identified_VVN information_NN1 (_( PII_NP1 )_) and_CC to_TO ensure_VVI the_AT protection_NN1 of_IO PII_NN2 ._. 
The_AT agency_NN1 conducted_VVD a_AT1 comprehensive_JJ evaluation_NN1 of_IO all_DB Peace_NN1 Corps_NN forms_NN2 and_CC reduced_VVD the_AT total_NN1 from_II 400_MC forms_NN2 to_II 225_MC ._. 
The_AT number_NN1 of_IO forms_NN2 requesting_VVG social_JJ security_NN1 numbers_NN2 (_( SSN_NP1 )_) was_VBDZ reduced_VVN to_II 36_MC and_CC these_DD2 forms_NN2 now_RT have_VH0 a_AT1 Privacy_NN1 Act_NN1 statement_NN1 incorporated_VVN into_II the_AT form_NN1 ._. 
Peace_NN1 Corps_NN is_VBZ also_RR working_VVG to_TO reduce_VVI the_AT amount_NN1 of_IO PII_NN2 in_II our_APPGE automated_JJ systems_NN2 and_CC to_II date_NN1 we_PPIS2 have_VH0 removed_VVN PII_NN2 from_II four_MC automated_JJ systems_NN2 and_CC reduced_VVD or_CC removed_VVD PII_NP1 from_II four_MC applications_NN2 ._. 
The_AT new_JJ Volunteer_NN1 Delivery_NN1 System_NN1 (_( VDS_NN2 )_) is_VBZ an_AT1 automated_JJ system_NN1 that_CST will_VM track_VVI Volunteers_NN2 from_II the_AT initial_JJ recruiting_NN1 contact_NN1 through_II the_AT whole_NN1 of_IO their_APPGE Peace_NN1 Corps_NN service_NN1 ._. 
This_DD1 new_JJ VDS_NN2 will_VM consolidate_VVI over_RG 35_MC existing_JJ systems_NN2 and_CC will_VM eliminate_VVI the_AT use_NN1 of_IO SSN_NP1 in_II all_DB of_IO them_PPHO2 ,_, further_RRR reducing_VVG the_AT use_NN1 of_IO PII_NN2 ._. 
Every_AT1 new_JJ Peace_NN1 Corps_NN employee_NN1 undergoes_VVZ privacy_NN1 awareness_NN1 training_NN1 to_TO emphasize_VVI the_AT importance_NN1 of_IO protecting_VVG PII_NN2 and_CC the_AT proper_JJ disposal_NN1 of_IO sensitive_JJ documents_NN2 ._. 
During_II this_DD1 training_NN1 ,_, data_NN breach_NN1 notifications_NN2 procedures_NN2 are_VBR explained_VVN and_CC potential_JJ disciplinary_JJ actions_NN2 for_IF improper_JJ use_NN1 of_IO PII_NN2 are_VBR also_RR covered_VVN ._. 
Improper_JJ Payments_NN2 Information_NN1 Act_NN1 (_( IPIA_NP1 )_) The_AT Improper_JJ Payments_NN2 Information_NN1 Act_NN1 (_( IPIA_NP1 )_) of_IO 2002_MC ,_, Public_JJ Law_NN1 No._NN1 107-300_MCMC ,_, requires_VVZ agencies_NN2 to_TO annually_RR review_VVI their_APPGE programs_NN2 and_CC activities_NN2 to_TO identify_VVI those_DD2 susceptible_JJ to_II significant_JJ improper_JJ payments_NN2 ._. 
No_AT improper_JJ payments_NN2 were_VBDR identified_VVN this_DD1 fiscal_JJ year_NNT1 internally_RR or_CC by_II the_AT external_JJ auditors_NN2 that_CST would_VM reach_VVI the_AT defined_JJ IPIA_NN1 annual_JJ threshold_NN1 of_IO 2.5_MC percent_NNU and_CC $10_NNU million_NNO ._. 
The_AT Peace_NN1 Corps_NN has_VHZ no_AT programs_NN2 and_CC activities_NN2 that_CST are_VBR risk_NN1 susceptible_JJ to_II such_DA significant_JJ improper_JJ payments_NN2 ._. 
The_AT Peace_NN1 Corps_NN is_VBZ not_XX identified_VVN in_II Appendix_NN1 C_ZZ1 ,_, OMB_NP1 Circular_NN1 A-123_MC (_( formerly_RR Section_NN1 57_MC ,_, "_" Programs_NN2 for_IF which_DDQ Erroneous_JJ Payments_NN2 Information_NN1 is_VBZ Requested_VVN ,_, "_" in_II OMB_NP1 Circular_NN1 A-11_MC )_) ._. 
