Inspection of Embassy Berlin and Constituent Posts, Germany

Date Issued

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Submitting OIG

Department of State OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of State

Components

Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs

Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations

Report Number

ISP-I-25-03

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Location

Berlin
Germany

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

$243,993

Report updated under NDAA 5274

External Link

https://www.stateoig.gov/report/isp-i-25-03

Open Recommendations

This report has 10 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
3	No	$0	$0
Embassy Berlin, in coordination with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should provide Consulate General Munich's consular applicants with a waiting area that meets Department standards.
4	No	$0	$0
Embassy Berlin should replace the existing consular microphone system with a functioning system.
5	No	$0	$0
The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, in coordination with Embassy Berlin, should implement a plan to address identified facilities issues at Embassy Berlin.
6	No	$0	$0
The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, in coordination with Embassy Berlin, should implement a plan to address identified facilities issues at Consulate General Frankfurt.
8	No	$0	$0
Embassy Berlin should bring its safety, health, and environmental management program into compliance with Department standards.
11	No	$0	$0
Embassy Berlin should close out procurement files in accordance with Department standards.
16	No	$0	$243,993
Embassy Berlin, in coordination with the Bureaus of Budget and Planning, the Comptroller and Global Financial Services, and European and Eurasian Affairs, should reprogram additional Department-funded diplomatic technology positions to International Cooperative Administrative Support Services-funded positions in accordance with Department standards, and put funds of up to $243,993 over 3 years per position to better use.
17	No	$0	$0
Embassy Berlin, in coordination with the Bureau of Global Talent Management, should update the mission's local compensation plan in accordance with Department standards.
18	No	$0	$0
Embassy Berlin should update the locally employed staff handbook in accordance with Department standards.
20	No	$0	$0
Embassy Berlin should comply with Department standards concerning server room emergency power-off switches.