Inspection of Embassy Apia, Samoa

Date Issued

Friday, January 23, 2026

Submitting OIG

Department of State OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of State

Report Number

ISP-I-26-09

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Location

Apia
Samoa

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

External Link

https://www.stateoig.gov/report/isp-i-26-09

Open Recommendations

This report has 11 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
1	No	$0	$0
Embassy Apia, in coordination with Embassy Wellington, the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, and the Bureau of Global Public Affairs, should develop a social media strategy and a crisis communications plan for Samoa.
2	No	$0	$0
Embassy Apia should bring its consular interview facilities into compliance with Department standards.
3	No	$0	$0
Embassy Apia, in coordination with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should evaluate all residential properties for seismic risk in accordance with Department standards.
4	No	$0	$0
Embassy Apia, in coordination with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should bring its fire protection and safety, health, and environmental management programs into compliance with Department standards.
5	No	$0	$0
Embassy Apia should bring its contract files into compliance with Department and federal requirements.
6	No	$0	$0
Embassy Apia should bring its property management program into compliance with Department standards.
7	No	$0	$0
Embassy Apia should create budget and training plans for the Diplomatic Technology unit.
8	No	$0	$0
Embassy Apia should implement a local configuration management protocol in accordance with Department standards.
9	No	$0	$0
Embassy Apia should implement a knowledge management process for capturing, sharing, transferring, and retaining information related to managing computer, telephone, and radio operations.
10	No	$0	$0
Embassy Apia should implement a records management program that complies with Department standards.
11	No	$0	$0
Embassy Apia should bring its telephone use accounting process into compliance with Department standards.