Inspection of the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs

Date Issued

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Submitting OIG

Department of State OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of State

Components

Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs

Report Number

ISP-I-25-11

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Location

United States

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

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Open Recommendations

This report has 6 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
1	No	$0	$0
The Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs should implement standard operating procedures for planning and managing foreign assistance programs and federal assistance awards in accordance with Department standards.
2	No	$0	$0
The Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs should implement a training plan for staff responsible for planning and managing foreign assistance programs and federal assistance awards.
3	No	$0	$0
The Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, in coordination with the Bureau of Administration, should bring its contract and contracting officer's representative files into compliance with Department and federal guidance.
4	No	$0	$0
The Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs should require information systems security officers to perform their duties in accordance with Department standards.
5	No	$0	$0
The Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs should implement a records management program that complies with Department standards.
6	No	$0	$0
The Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs should implement knowledge management procedures for capturing, sharing, transferring, and retaining information related to its information management program.