Inspection of Embassy Abuja and Constituent Post, Nigeria

Submitting OIG:

Department of State OIG

Date Issued:

Friday, June 16, 2023

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Department of State

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

ISP-I-23-09

Component, if applicable:

Bureau of African Affairs

Location(s):

Nigeria

Type of Report:

Inspection / Evaluation

Questioned Costs:

$6,405

Funds for Better Use:

$1,475,838

Number of Recommendations:

Report updated under NDAA 5274:

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Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation
4	Open	No
The Bureau of Consular Affairs should require that the visa appointment system provided to Mission Nigeria by the Global Support Strategy vendor complies with the Department’s public service and transparency standards.
8	Open	No
Embassy Abuja should resolve referrals to Fraud Prevention Units in accordance with Department standards.
11	Open	No
Embassy Abuja should develop and implement standard operating procedures for management of federal assistance awards to ensure compliance with Department standards.
12	Open	No
Embassy Abuja, in coordination with the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, should update the letter of agreement with the government of Nigeria for Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs-funded projects.
13	Open	No
Embassy Abuja should conduct joint evaluation reviews with the government of Nigeria for Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs-funded projects in accordance with the letter of agreement.
14	Open	No
Embassy Abuja, in coordination with the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, should specify and document the intended roles, responsibilities, and associated training and file access requirements for relevant staff, in accordance with Department standards.
15	Open	No
Embassy Abuja should establish a comprehensive foreign assistance coordination and collaboration mechanism, in accordance with Department standards.
16	Open	No
Embassy Abuja should consolidate its motor pool and warehouse operations in accordance with Department guidance.
17	Open	No
Embassy Abuja, in coordination with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should implement an emergency exit plan in the chancery and consulate general building that complies with Department guidance.
19	Open	No
Embassy Abuja should obtain authorization from the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations to use shipping containers for storage and office space or dismantle and remove them in accordance with Department.

Recommendation Number

Recommendation Status

Significant Recommendation

Additional Details

Open

The Bureau of Consular Affairs should require that the visa appointment system provided to Mission Nigeria by the Global Support Strategy vendor complies with the Department’s public service and transparency standards.

Open

Embassy Abuja should resolve referrals to Fraud Prevention Units in accordance with Department standards.

Open

Embassy Abuja should develop and implement standard operating procedures for management of federal assistance awards to ensure compliance with Department standards.

Open

Embassy Abuja, in coordination with the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, should update the letter of agreement with the government of Nigeria for Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs-funded projects.