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Inspection of Embassy La Paz, Bolivia

Submitting OIG:

Department of State OIG

Date Issued:

Friday, January 13, 2023

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Department of State

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

ISP-I-23-03

Component, if applicable:

Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs

Location(s):

Agency-Wide

Type of Report:

Inspection / Evaluation

Questioned Costs:

$0

Funds for Better Use:

$0

Number of Recommendations:

14

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Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation	Additional Details
1	Open	No
Embassy La Paz should conduct end-use monitoring of defense, dual-use, or sensitive equipment in accordance with Department standards.
5	Open	No
Embassy La Paz should use the PD Tools application to document its public diplomacy implementation plan, in accordance with Department guidance.
7	Open	No
Embassy La Paz, in coordination with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should implement an emergency exit plan at the embassy’s chancery that complies with Department guidance.
8	Open	No
Embassy La Paz, in coordination with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should evaluate the adequacy of all its residential properties for seismic risk in accordance with Department standards.
9	Open	No
Embassy La Paz, in coordination with the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, should implement a process to require timely submission of locally employed staff performance evaluations and take immediate action when submissions are late.
10	Open	No
Embassy La Paz should comply with Department overseas motor vehicle safety standards for armored vehicle drivers under chief of mission authority.
11	Open	No
Embassy La Paz should comply with the Department’s overseas motor vehicle safety standards for chauffeurs under chief of mission authority.
14	Open	No
Embassy La Paz should implement a records management program in accordance with Department standards.