Inspection of Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Submitting OIG:

Department of State OIG

Date Issued:

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Department of State

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

ISP-I-24-14

Component, if applicable:

Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs

Location(s):

Malaysia

Type of Report:

Inspection / Evaluation

Questioned Costs:

Funds for Better Use:

$109,000

Number of Recommendations:

Report updated under NDAA 5274:

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Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation
1	Open	No
Embassy Kuala Lumpur should comply with Department and federal grants management standards for awards managed by the Political Section.
3	Open	No
Embassy Kuala Lumpur, in coordination with the Bureau of Consular Affairs and the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should provide a wheelchair-accessible entryway and consular interview window for consular applicants.
4	Open	No
Embassy Kuala Lumpur, in coordination with the Bureau of Consular Affairs and the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should provide protection from the elements for consular applicants.
5	Open	No
Embassy Kuala Lumpur’s consular managers should adjudicate more immigrant and nonimmigrant visa cases, in accordance with Department guidance.
6	Open	No
Embassy Kuala Lumpur should cross-train Consular Section locally employed staff and officers in U.S. citizen services functions in accordance with Department standards.
7	Open	No
Embassy Kuala Lumpur should bring its property management program into compliance with Department standards.
8	Open	No
Embassy Kuala Lumpur should seek permits from the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations to use shipping containers for functional space in accordance with Department requirements.
9	Open	No
Embassy Kuala Lumpur should review and update its motor vehicle policy, if necessary, in accordance with Department standards.
10	Open	No
Embassy Kuala Lumpur should bring the motor pool preventive maintenance program into compliance with Department standards.
11	Open	No
Embassy Kuala Lumpur should bring its motor vehicle safety program into compliance with Department standards.

Recommendation Number

Recommendation Status

Significant Recommendation

Additional Details

Open

Embassy Kuala Lumpur should comply with Department and federal grants management standards for awards managed by the Political Section.

Open

Embassy Kuala Lumpur, in coordination with the Bureau of Consular Affairs and the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should provide a wheelchair-accessible entryway and consular interview window for consular applicants.

Open

Embassy Kuala Lumpur, in coordination with the Bureau of Consular Affairs and the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should provide protection from the elements for consular applicants.

Open

Embassy Kuala Lumpur’s consular managers should adjudicate more immigrant and nonimmigrant visa cases, in accordance with Department guidance.