Inspection of the Venezuela Affairs Unit

Date Issued

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Submitting OIG

Department of State OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of State

Components

Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs

Report Number

ISP-I-25-21

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Location

Venezuela

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

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Open Recommendations

This report has 7 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
1	No	$0	$0
The Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, in coordination with the Bureaus of Overseas Buildings Operations and Diplomatic Security and the Venezuela Affairs Unit, should conduct a cost-benefit analysis to determine whether the Department should continue to maintain and secure its properties in Caracas.
2	No	$0	$0
The Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, in coordination with the Venezuela Affairs Unit, should assess the Venezuela Affairs Unit's operations and staffing.
3	No	$0	$0
The Venezuela Affairs Unit, in coordination with Embassy Bogota and the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, should update the memorandum of understanding between the Venezuela Affairs Unit and Embassy Bogota.
4	No	$0	$0
The Venezuela Affairs Unit, in coordination with the Bureau of Personnel and Training, should update its local compensation plan to reflect current practices, in accordance with Department standards.
5	No	$0	$0
The Venezuela Affairs Unit should adhere to all relevant Department standards for motor vehicles operations.
6	No	$0	$0
The Venezuela Affairs Unit should conduct a risk assessment and obtain an authorization to operate from the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology for the cloud-based software application being used in Caracas.
7	No	$0	$0
The Venezuela Affairs Unit should bring its records management program into compliance with Department standards.