Inspection of Embassy Abuja and Constituent Post, Nigeria

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Date Issued

Friday, June 16, 2023

Submitting OIG

Department of State OIG

Other Participating OIGs

Department of State OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of State

Components

Bureau of African Affairs

Report Number

ISP-I-23-09

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

$6,405

Funds for Better Use

$1,475,838

Open Recommendations

This report has 11 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
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.
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.
15	No	$0	$0
Embassy Abuja should establish a comprehensive foreign assistance coordination and collaboration mechanism, in accordance with Department standards.
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.
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.
36	No	$0	$0
Embassy Abuja should review and revise locally employed staff position descriptions and classify them in accordance with Department 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.