Open Recommendations
Recommendation Number | Significant Recommendation | Recommended Questioned Costs | Recommended Funds for Better Use | Additional Details | |
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4 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
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 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
Embassy Abuja should resolve referrals to Fraud Prevention Units in accordance with Department standards. | |||||
11 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
Embassy Abuja should develop and implement standard operating procedures for management of federal assistance awards to ensure compliance with Department standards. | |||||
12 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
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 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
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 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
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 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
Embassy Abuja should establish a comprehensive foreign assistance coordination and collaboration mechanism, in accordance with Department standards. | |||||
16 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
Embassy Abuja should consolidate its motor pool and warehouse operations in accordance with Department guidance. | |||||
17 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
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 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
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. | |||||
23 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
Embassy Abuja should revise its motor vehicle policy to adhere to Department requirements for “other authorized use” of U.S. government vehicles and watercraft. | |||||
25 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
The Bureau of Administration, in coordination with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should update the Foreign Affairs Manual with specific guidance on the management and operation of watercraft. | |||||
27 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
Embassy Abuja should dispose of excess expendable and nonexpendable property in accordance with Department guidelines. | |||||
28 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
Embassy Abuja should adhere to travel regulations in accordance with Department standards. | |||||
31 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
Embassy Abuja should manage the fuel and motor vehicle transportation coupon program in accordance with Department guidance. | |||||
32 | No | $0 | $1,200,000 | ||
Embassy Abuja should review its unliquidated obligations in accordance with Department standards and put up to $1.2 million to better use. | |||||
33 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
Embassy Abuja should clear overdue travel advances in accordance with Department guidelines and put funds up to $275,838 to better use. | |||||
36 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
Embassy Abuja should review and revise locally employed staff position descriptions and classify them in accordance with Department standards. | |||||
38 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
Embassy Abuja should retire records in accordance with Department records management standards. | |||||
39 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
Embassy Abuja should complete all information systems security officer responsibilities in accordance with Department standards. | |||||
40 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
Embassy Abuja should install emergency power-off switches inside the server rooms adjacent to each egress door, in accordance with Department standards. |