Inspection of Embassy Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

Date Issued

Friday, August 16, 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-24-23

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Location

Malabo
Equatorial Guinea

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

$349,218

Report updated under NDAA 5274

External Link

https://www.stateoig.gov/report/isp-i-24-23

Open Recommendations

This report has 11 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
3	No	$0	$0
Embassy Malabo, in coordination with the Bureau of Consular Affairs and the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should provide protection from the elements for consular applicants.
10	No	$0	$0
Embassy Malabo should bring its motor vehicle safety program into compliance with Department standards.
12	No	$0	$0
Embassy Malabo should bring the motor pool preventive maintenance program into compliance with Department standards.
13	No	$0	$0
Embassy Malabo should implement management controls for its fuel card program, in accordance with Department standards.
14	No	$0	$0
Embassy Malabo should bring its contracting officer's representative program for the local employee health insurance contract into compliance with Department standards.
17	No	$0	$0
Embassy Malabo, in coordination with the Bureau of Global Talent Management, should update its local compensation plan, in accordance with Department standards.
18	No	$0	$0
Embassy Malabo should establish and administer a training program for its locally employed staff, in accordance with Department guidelines.
24	No	$0	$317,000
Embassy Malabo should review and de-obligate all invalid unliquidated obligations without activity for more than 1 year, in accordance with Department guidance, so that funds of up to $317,000 can be put to better use.
26	No	$0	$0
Embassy Malabo should bring its cashier operations into compliance with Department standards.
28	No	$0	$0
Embassy Malabo should budget for and purchase battery backup replacements, and spare or replacement printers and computers, as required by Department guidance.
29	No	$0	$0
Embassy Malabo should implement a records management program that complies with Department standards.