# PBS Did Not Always Follow CDC and Internal Guidance to Limit the Risk of COVID-19 Exposure
> **Audit** by General Services Administration OIG · 2021-08-26
> *About: General Services Administration*
## Report
- **Title:** PBS Did Not Always Follow CDC and Internal Guidance to Limit the Risk of COVID-19 Exposure
- **Submitting OIG:** General Services Administration OIG
- **Component agency:** General Services Administration
- **Type:** Audit
- **Publication date:** 2021-08-26

## Recommendations

- **Rec 1** (Closed): Issue timely notification of all COVID-19 incidents in GSA-controlled facilities to all occupant agencies, contractors, and visitors. In addition, take steps to maximize awareness of COVID-19 incidents in GSA-controlled facilities.
- **Rec 2** (Closed): Ensure that tenant agencies are aware of the requirement to immediately notify PBS of COVID-19 incidents.
- **Rec 3** (Closed): Ensure that Scope 3 – COVID-19 Cleaning is followed whenever a COVID-19 incident occurs in a GSA-controlled facility.
- **Rec 4** (Closed): Ensure inspection procedures and guidance are clear, concise, and include appropriate processes to conduct and document inspections for Scope 3 – COVID-19 Cleaning. Also, ensure that inspection requirements are communicated to staff.
- **Rec 5** (Closed): Implement quality assurance procedures that ensure PBS’s consistent oversight of the delivery of safe, efficient, and effective custodial services.
## Source
- [oversight.gov report page](https://www.oversight.gov/reports/audit/pbs-did-not-always-follow-cdc-and-internal-guidance-limit-risk-covid-19-exposure)
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