Inspection of Embassy Baghdad and Constituent Post, Iraq

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Date Issued

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Submitting OIG

Department of State OIG

Other Participating OIGs

Department of State OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of State

Components

Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs

Report Number

ISP-I-24-06

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Open Recommendations

This report has 9 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
11	No	$0	$0
The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, in coordination with Embassy Baghdad and the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, should conduct a cost-benefit analysis and determine the feasibility of connecting the Baghdad Embassy Compound to the local power grid.
12	No	$0	$0
Embassy Baghdad should bring its safety, health, and environmental management program into compliance with Department standards.
13	No	$0	$0
Embassy Baghdad should obtain authorization from the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations to use shipping containers as functional space or dismantle and remove them, in accordance with Department standards.
15	No	$0	$0
Embassy Baghdad should comply with all Department motor vehicle safety management program standards for incidental drivers under chief of mission authority.
21	No	$0	$0
Embassy Baghdad should obtain written confirmation from the government of Iraq that U.S. direct-hire employees assigned to the mission are accredited and will receive diplomatic privileges and immunities.
26	No	$0	$0
Embassy Baghdad should implement a system for oversight of U.S. direct-hire employee compliance with Department mandatory training requirements.
31	No	$0	$0
Embassy Baghdad, in coordination with the Bureaus of Overseas Buildings Operations and Information Resource Management, should remediate the telecommunications infrastructure at the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, in accordance with Department standards.
32	No	$0	$0
Embassy Baghdad, in coordination with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should configure mailrooms at the Baghdad Embassy Compound and the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center in accordance with Department standards.
37	No	$0	$0
Embassy Baghdad, in coordination with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should comply with Department standards for server room safety controls.