Inspection of Embassy Lilongwe, Malawi

Date Issued

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Submitting OIG

Department of State OIG

Other Participating OIGs

Department of State OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of State

Components

Bureau of African Affairs

Report Number

ISP-I-24-15

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Open Recommendations

This report has 7 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
10	No	$0	$0
Embassy Lilongwe should bring its fire protection program into compliance with Department standards.
11	No	$0	$0
Embassy Lilongwe, in coordination with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should conduct the required annual review of the Zomba Mountain Cottage to determine whether the property is economical to retain and if continued U.S. government ownership of the property is justified.
13	No	$0	$0
Embassy Lilongwe should manage its bulk fuel operation in accordance with Department standards.
14	No	$0	$0
Embassy Lilongwe should obtain authorization from the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations to use shipping containers for storage or remove them in accordance with Department standards.
15	No	$0	$0
Embassy Lilongwe, in coordination with the Bureau of Administration, should bring its furniture and appliance pool program into compliance with Department standards.
16	No	$0	$0
Embassy Lilongwe should bring its property management procedures into compliance with Department standards.
19	No	$0	$0
Embassy Lilongwe should bring its local compensation plan and practices into alignment with Department authorizations.