Evaluation of the Department of State’s Compliance with the Authorities Act

Submitting OIG:

Date Issued:

Monday, October 3, 2022

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

ESP-22-04

Location(s):

Agency-Wide

Type of Report:

Other

Questioned Costs:

Funds for Better Use:

Number of Recommendations:

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Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation
1	Open	No
The Under Secretary for Management should develop standard guidance for all reporting entities, clarifying which allegations the Department should report to OIG under the Authorities Act and defining the terms “serious misconduct” and “head of the Department entity,” and include affected stakeholders in the development of the guidance.
2	Open	No
The Under Secretary for Management should develop a standard approach to tracking reporting dates to ensure compliance with the law and update internal guidance accordingly.