Open Recommendations

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs should comply with Department contracting officer's representative program standards.

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs should implement written service standards for the services and support provided by the Executive Office and hold the Executive Office accountable for meeting the service standards.

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs should review and deobligate all invalid unliquidated obligations in accordance with Department guidance so funds of up to $220 million can be put to better use.

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs should implement a standard project management lifecycle with a standard set of project controls for use in all information technology projects.

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs should implement a process for the Information Management Division to monitor contractor performance for all information technology projects.

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs should implement a process to notify its Information Management Division when new systems at its overseas locations are developed or deployed and ensure periodic review by staff.

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs should review and update its information system contingency plan for the Global INL network to align with bureau requirements.

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, in coordination with the Bureau of Information Resource Management, should complete the assessment and authorization to operate process for the Office of Aviation web application.

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs should revise the charter for the Information Management Advisory Council to clearly define its scope and information management responsibilities.

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs should develop and implement records management procedures for organizing and managing bureau electronic records.

Engage an independent organizational change management firm / entity to assist EEOC in implementing Recommendations 2 through 9.

Create a Digital Support Unit (DSU) of dedicated staff.

Define a clear, consistent, and comprehensive vision of digital transformation at EEOC.

Consider formulating a Digital Transformation Strategy, either as a strategic goal in the EEOC Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2023 – 2027 or as a standalone document.

Plan at least three digital pilot projects with appropriate evaluation methods.

Task OEDA with a goal of building a Data Analytics Plan for EEOC.

Develop an EEOC Organizational Communication Strategy and Plan.

Develop a Target-State Architecture Plan.

Inventory and plan the decommissioning of outdated technologies and online content.

We recommend that the DOI develop and implement a process through which relevant stakeholders (for example, a working group consisting of the Departmental Ethics Office, the U.S. Geological Survey, etc.) can identify and address potential conflicts of commitment relating to foreign risk pending the National Science and Technology Council issuance of National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 implementation guidance.

We recommend that the DOI issue interim guidance defining potential conflicts of interest, including financial interests, conflicts of commitment, and outside employment that may affect DOI research.

We recommend that the DOI issue interim guidance regarding DOI employee participation in foreign government-sponsored talent recruitment programs.

We recommend that the DOI issue interim guidance addressing conflicts of commitment with respect to solicitations, notices of funding opportunities, and awards.

We recommend that the DOI develop a process to identify, review, and remediate foreign influence risk indicators for DOI employees.

The District Director determines reasons for lack of evidence that clinical quality review deficiencies were resolved at the Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo Vet Centers, takes indicated actions to ensure completion, and monitors compliance.