Inspection of Embassy Vientiane, Laos

Date Issued

Friday, February 6, 2026

Submitting OIG

Department of State OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of State

Report Number

ISP-I-26-07

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Location

Vientiane
Laos

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

External Link

https://www.stateoig.gov/report/isp-i-26-07

Open Recommendations

This report has 15 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
1	No	$0	$0
Embassy Vientiane should monitor and document public diplomacy grants in accordance with Department standards.
2	No	$0	$0
Embassy Vientiane should report on public diplomacy programming using established reporting mechanisms in accordance with Department standards.
3	No	$0	$0
Embassy Vientiane should develop a written consular fraud prevention strategy and standard operating procedures in accordance with Department standards.
4	No	$0	$0
Embassy Vientiane should maintain consular cashier records in accordance with Department standards.
5	No	$0	$0
Embassy Vientiane should comply with Department standards for consular crisis preparedness.
6	No	$0	$0
Embassy Vientiane should bring its bulk fuel program into compliance with Department standards.
7	No	$0	$0
Embassy Vientiane should bring its property management program into compliance with Department standards.
8	No	$0	$0
Embassy Vientiane should enforce duty driver limits for all embassy drivers in accordance with Department guidelines.
9	No	$0	$0
Embassy Vientiane, in coordination with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should bring its fire protection program into compliance with Department standards.
10	No	$0	$0
Embassy Vientiane should bring its safety, health, and environmental management program into compliance with Department standards.
11	No	$0	$0
Embassy Vientiane should complete all information systems security officer responsibilities in accordance with Department standards.
12	No	$0	$0
Embassy Vientiane should manage its non-enterprise networks in accordance with Department standards.
13	No	$0	$0
Embassy Vientiane should manage its records management program in accordance with Department standards.
14	No	$0	$0
Embassy Vientiane should make its high frequency radio systems operational.
15	No	$0	$0
Embassy Vientiane should test its high frequency radio systems in accordance with Department standards.