Evaluation of Whistleblower Protection Notification to Contractor and Grantee Employees at the Department of State and U.S. Agency for Global Media

Submitting OIG:

Date Issued:

Friday, September 29, 2023

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

ESP-IB-23-04

Component, if applicable:

Bureau of Administration

Location(s):

Agency-Wide

Type of Report:

Inspection / Evaluation

Questioned Costs:

Funds for Better Use:

Number of Recommendations:

Report updated under NDAA 5274:

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ESP-IB-23-04.pdf	2.07 MB

Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation
2	Open	No
The U.S. Agency for Global Media should insert the clause in FAR 52.203-17 into all future contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in accordance with Civilian Agency Acquisition Council guidance.
3	Open	No
The U.S. Agency for Global Media should develop a mechanism to regularly communicate to USAGM grantees their responsibility to inform their employees of whistleblower protections and consider adding an explicit requirement to its four grantee agreements.

Recommendation Number

Recommendation Status

Significant Recommendation

Additional Details

Open

Open

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