Inspection of Embassy La Paz, Bolivia

Date Issued

Friday, January 13, 2023

Submitting OIG

Department of State OIG

Other Participating OIGs

Department of State OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of State

Components

Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs

Report Number

ISP-I-23-03

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Open Recommendations

This report has 8 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
1	No	$0	$0
Embassy La Paz should conduct end-use monitoring of defense, dual-use, or sensitive equipment in accordance with Department standards.
5	No	$0	$0
Embassy La Paz should use the PD Tools application to document its public diplomacy implementation plan, in accordance with Department guidance.
7	No	$0	$0
Embassy La Paz, in coordination with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should implement an emergency exit plan at the embassy’s chancery that complies with Department guidance.
8	No	$0	$0
Embassy La Paz, in coordination with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should evaluate the adequacy of all its residential properties for seismic risk in accordance with Department standards.
9	No	$0	$0
Embassy La Paz, in coordination with the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, should implement a process to require timely submission of locally employed staff performance evaluations and take immediate action when submissions are late.
10	No	$0	$0
Embassy La Paz should comply with Department overseas motor vehicle safety standards for armored vehicle drivers under chief of mission authority.
11	No	$0	$0
Embassy La Paz should comply with the Department’s overseas motor vehicle safety standards for chauffeurs under chief of mission authority.
14	No	$0	$0
Embassy La Paz should implement a records management program in accordance with Department standards.