MS 001: Table of Contents


Series Numbers

Manual Content and Management

001 - 099
Authorities, Organizations and Functions 100 - 199
Volunteers 200 - 299
Programming 300 - 399
Safety and Security 400 - 499
Administrative Services 500 - 599
Human Resources Management 600 - 699
Financial Management 700 - 799
General Services 800 - 899



MANUAL CONTENT AND MANAGEMENT

Manual Content and Management
001 Table of Contents
002 Peace Corps Manual: Authority and Revision Process
003 Subject Index and Acronym List

AUTHORITIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND FUNCTIONS

Authorities
101 The Peace Corps Act
103 Interagency Agreements

Delegations of Authority
114 Delegation of Authority

Organization and Functions
122 Organization Management
123 Office of the Director of the Peace Corps Functions
124 Office of the Associate Director for Management Functions
125 Center for Field Assitance and Applied Research: Organization, Mission, and Functions
126 Associate Director for Volunteer Recruitment and Selection Functions
127 Office of Volunteer Support: Organization, Mission, and  Functions
128 Office of the Chief Financial Officer: Organization, Mission, and Functions 
129 Office of the Chief Information Officer: Organization, Mission, and Functions
130 Office of Safety and Security Organization, Mission, and Functions
131 Crisis Corps Organization, Mission, and Functions

VOLUNTEERS

Eligibility and Standards
201 Eligibility and Standards for Peace Corps Volunteer Service
202 Volunteer Leaders
203 Field Enrollment of Trainees/Volunteers
204 Volunteer Conduct
205 Volunteer or Trainee Marriage
206 Adoption of Children by Volunteers
208 United Nations Volunteers

Volunteer Travel and Transportation
213 Volunteer No-Fee Passports
214 Volunteer/Trainee Baggage
218 Applicant, Trainee, Volunteer Travel and Use of Hostels
219 Trainee/Volunteer Home-of-Record

Volunteer Leave and Allowances
220 Leave for Volunteers/Trainees
221 Volunteer Allowances
222 Trainee Allowances
223 Volunteer/Trainee Readjustment Allowance

Volunteer Taxes, Loans, Debts, Reimbursements
231 Volunteer Education Loans
232 Volunteer In-Country Debts to Third Parties
235 Volunteer/Trainee Losses of Property and Cash
236 Volunteer Allowances and Federal Income Tax

Volunteer Support Functions
253 Voter Assistance Program
254 Volunteer Identification

Trainee/Volunteer Medical Support
261 Health Unit and Medical Officers/Contractors
262 Peace Corps Medical Services Program
263 Volunteer Pregnancy
264 Medical Evacuation
265 Overseas Disappearance and Death
266 Post-Service Medical Benefits for Volunteers, Trainees, and Dependents
267

Volunteer Medical Records

268

Medical Confidentiality

269

HIPAA Administration 

Volunteer/Trainee Safety and Security
270 Volunteer / Trainee Safety and Security

Volunteer Transfers, Completion of Service, Termination
281 Completion of Service Date Advancement and Extension of Service
282 Transfers/Reassignments, Reinstatements and Re-enrollments of Trainees and Volunteers
284 Early Termination of Service
285 Volunteer Description of Service Statement and Certificate of Group Health Coverage

General Standards
291 Disclosure and Use of Volunteer Addresses
293 Applicant, Trainee, Volunteer Discrimination Complaint Procedure

PROGRAMMING

Programming
320 Peace Corps Publicity in the United States and Overseas
340 Opening a Post
341 Non-Emergency Post Closing
350 Emergency Action Plans

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Safety and Security
401 IPS 3-04 Access to Peace Corps Space
403 Personnel Security Program
450 Volunteer and Trainee Transportation

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Property
511 Property Management at Overseas Posts
515 Living Quarters, Furnishings and Guard Service for Full-time, Overseas Employees

Vehicles and Motorcycles
522 Vehicle Operation and Use
523 Motorcycles and Bicycles
524 Vehicle Accidents
526 Motor Vehicle Insurance
527 Vehicle Acquisition, Disposal, and Management

Computers and Information Processing
542 Peace Corps IT Security Policies and Procedures
543 Use of IT Systems by Volunteers, Trainees and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Personnel Policies, Objectives, and Classification
601 Administration of the Peace Corps Personnel System
602 Foreign Service National
603 Position Classification

Recruitment and Appointment
611 Eligibility for Peace Corps Employment or Volunteer Service of Applicants with Intelligence Backgrounds
613 Trial Period Procedures for Foreign Service Employees
614 Personnel Security Program

Evaluation and Compensation
620 Peace Corps Merit Promotion and Selection Plan
622 Within Class/Grade Salary Increases
625 Premium Pay
626 Peace Corps Performance Appraisal System
627 SFS Performance Management System and Pay

Attendance and Leave
630 Hours of Duty
635 Absence and Leave

Conditions of Service
641 Employee Standards of Conduct
642 Conditions of Service for U.S. Overseas Staff
643 Limited Personal Use of Government Office Equipment

Employee-Management Relations
652 Disciplinary Procedure for Foreign Service Employees
653 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs
655 Employee Grievance Procedure
658 Peace Corps Employee Assistance Program
659 Labor-Management Relations

Employee Training, Development, and Incentive Awards
662 Peace Corps Incentive Awards Program
664 In-Service Employee Staff Training
Assignments, Transfers, and Separations
671 Termination Process for Peace Corps Staff
673 Policies and Procedures for Detailing Employees

Employee Programs
682 Safety and Health Program

Local Recruitment and Employment
691 Guidelines for Employment of Foreign Service Nationals by Direct-Hire and Detail
693 Employment of U.S. Citizens Abroad
694 Employment of Family Members
699 Report on Foreign Service National Employees and Personal Service Contractors

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Budget Operations
701 Government Budget and Accounting: Introduction to Federal Government Financial Management
702 The Budget Process
703 Budget Presentation RESCINDED
704 Administrative Control of Funds
705 Financial Record keeping
706 Quarterly Plan and Budget Reviews RESCINDED
707 Continuing Resolutions and Lapses in Funding
708 Foreign Affairs Administrative Support
709 Financial Management System
710 Year-end Fiscal Close-Out
714 Fiscal Coding

Special Funds and Accounts
720 Peace Corps Partnership Program
721 Gifts and Contributions to the Peace Corps
722 Host Country Contributions
723 Use of the Peace Corps' Extraordinary Authorities
724 Representation Allowance
725 Entertainment Funds
726 Trust Funds and Foreign Currency Accounts
727 Use of Foreign Currencies
729 Financing Group Meetings of Volunteers/Trainees

Procurement
730 Acquisition Plans
731 Peace Corps Purchase Card Program
732 Acquisition Regulations, Rules and Procedures - Overseas and U.S.
733 Leases
734 Medical Supplies and Equipment
736 Procurement Requests and Unsolicited Proposals in the United States
737 Control Procedures for Accountable Forms
738 Performance of Commercial Activity
739 Construction Contracts
740 Taxicab Reimbursement Incident to Overtime

Time and Leave Records
742 Maintenance of Employees' Time and Leave Records

Personal Services Contracts
743 Procurement of Personal Services of Host Country Residents by Contract
744 Procurement of Personal Services of Non-Residents of Host Country by Contract

Accounting Operations
753 The Recording and Control of Obligations by Overseas Posts
758 Authorized Certifying Officer
760 Imprest Funds
762 Employee Personal Property Loss or Damage

Legal Counsel and Payment of Claims
774 Retention of Counsel and Payment of Related Expenses Overseas
775 Settlement of Claims Arising Abroad
776 Claims Against U.S. Government Under the Federal Tort Claims Act
777 Billing and Collection Procedures, Debts and Claims
778 Standards for Waiver of Peace Corps Claims for Excess Payment

Internal Controls
784 Internal Control System

GENERAL SERVICES

Transportation
810 Unused Transportation Refund Procedures
811 Advance of Funds for Official Travel
812 Staff Travel
813 In-Country Travel of Country Staff and Contract Personnel
816 Staff Emergency Visitation Travel

Communications
832 Cables
833 National Security Classified and Agency-Designated Protected Information
834 Telephone and Fax Use
835 International Mail and Distribution

Inspector General
861 Office of the Inspector General

Paperwork and Records
890 Forms Management
892 Records Management
893 Freedom of Information Act Administration
894 File System for Overseas Staff
895 Management of Audiovisual Activities
896 Information Quality Guidelines
897 Privacy Act Administration
898 Printing Policy and Publication Review

INTERIM POLICY STATEMENTS

Interim Policy Statements
1.08 Automated System for Human Resource Management
2.07 Post Website Policies
2.08 Staff Travel - Premium Class and Rest Periods