GSA Lacks Adequate Controls Over Foreign Gifts and Decorations

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Date Issued

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Submitting OIG

General Services Administration OIG

Other Participating OIGs

General Services Administration OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

General Services Administration

Report Number

JE24-001

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Additional Details

https://www.gsaig.gov/content/gsa-lacks-adequate-controls-over-foreign-gifts-an…

Open Recommendations

This report has 6 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
1	Yes	$0	$0
The Assistant Commissioner of the Office of General Supplies and Services should update and finalize the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Program’s standard operating procedures to reflect current practices, ensure compliance with federal requirements, and instill management controls over the disposition of foreign gifts and decorations.
2	Yes	$0	$0
The Assistant Commissioner of the Office of General Supplies and Services should properly dispose of all prohibited gifts in inventory and ensure none is accepted moving forward.
3	Yes	$0	$0
The Assistant Commissioner of the Office of General Supplies and Services should conduct an annual foreign gifts inventory, update the database for accuracy, and properly dispose of gifts with no value.
4	Yes	$0	$0
The Assistant Commissioner of the Office of General Supplies and Services should conduct a security risk assessment to determine the risks of possible theft or loss of foreign gifts and decorations at both storage locations and throughout the lifecycle of the program.
5	Yes	$0	$0
The Assistant Commissioner of the Office of General Supplies and Services should ensure the program’s compliance with 41 C.F.R. § 102–42 and internal policies for all foreign gifts and decorations reported to GSA.
6	Yes	$0	$0
The Assistant Commissioner of the Office of General Supplies and Services should ensure all foreign gifts and decorations sold to the public are reviewed and approved by the Secretary of State in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 7342.