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Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of State OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Department of State OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of State
Components
Bureau of Diplomatic Security
Report Number
ESP-24-01
Report Type
Other
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
5
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Report updated under NDAA 5274
No
External Link
https://www.stateoig.gov/report/esp-24-01

Open Recommendations

This report has 3 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
2 Yes $0 $0

The Bureaus of Global Talent Management and Diplomatic Security should develop standard operating procedures for political appointees whose security clearances are suspended.

3 No $0 $0

The Bureau of Diplomatic Security should amend its guidance regarding the Information Facilities and Access Restriction (IFAR) process to include criteria as to which type of IFAR should be issued and to emphasize that a "Typical" IFAR allows the employee continued access to a substantial amount of Sensitive But Unclassified information.

4 No $0 $0

The Bureau of Diplomatic Security should amend its processes to ensure that supervisors and colleagues are notified when an employee's security clearance is suspended and the employee is permitted to continue working in the same position in order to ensure that classified information is not shared.

Department of State OIG

United States