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Audit of Selected Internal Controls for the Special Needs Education Allowance

Submitting OIG:

Department of State OIG

Date Issued:

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Department of State

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

AUD-FM-20-33

Component, if applicable:

Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services

Office of Allowances

Office of Medical Services

Office of the Under Secretary for Management

Location(s):

Agency-Wide

Type of Report:

Audit

Questioned Costs:

$0

Funds for Better Use:

$0

Number of Recommendations:

15

View Document:

Attachment	Size
AUD-FM-20-33.pdf	2.56 MB

Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation	Additional Details
2	Open	No
OIG recommends that the Under Secretary for Management develop and publish specific guidance in the Foreign Affairs Manual to clarify guidance on obtaining a medical clearance based on educational needs, as it relates to the Special Needs Education Allowance. At a minimum, the guidance should describe the process to obtain medical clearances for children with special needs.
13	Open	No
OIG recommends that the Bureau of Medical Services develop and implement internal policies and procedures to guide the effective use of eMED to document the Special Needs Education Allowance application status. The policies and procedures should ensure accurate, real-time data are available to appropriate Department of State officials.