Inspection of Embassy Ankara and Constituent Posts, Türkiye

Date Issued

Friday, June 13, 2025

Submitting OIG

Department of State OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of State

Components

Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs

Report Number

ISP-I-25-09

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Location

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Türkiye

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

External Link

Open Recommendations

This report has 6 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
1	No	$0	$0
Embassy Ankara should install outside signage at the public entrances of the three consular facilities at the embassy, Consulate General Istanbul, and Consulate Adana, providing consular information in accordance with Department standards.
2	No	$0	$0
Embassy Ankara, in coordination with the Bureau of Consular Affairs and the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should provide protection from the elements for consular applicants in accordance with Department standards.
17	No	$0	$0
Embassy Ankara should request a mission-wide exception to Department fire standards in accordance with Department standards.
21	No	$0	$0
Embassy Ankara should update Mission Trkiye's locally employed staff handbook in accordance with Department standards.
23	No	$0	$0
Embassy Ankara, in coordination with the Bureau of Global Talent Management, should update its local compensation plan to comply with government of Trkiye labor law in accordance with Department standards, and should only make payments for benefits contained within the plan.
26	No	$0	$0
Embassy Ankara should cease using resources intended for official use to support residential internet services in accordance with Department standards.