Open Recommendations

Embassy Algiers should implement controls to ensure that all occasional money holders complete transactions in accordance with Department standards.

Embassy Algiers should enforce driver duty limits for all embassy drivers in accordance with Department standards.

Embassy Algiers should bring its property management program into compliance with Department standards.

Embassy Algiers, in coordination with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should replace the warehouse lock and strengthen internal controls to limit access to the warehouse to authorized personnel only.

Embassy Algiers should record and review all embassy motor vehicle use information in the Fleet Management Information System, as required by Department standards.

Embassy Algiers should dispose of excess motor vehicles in accordance with Department standards.

Embassy Algiers, in coordination with the Bureau of Administration, should bring its contract files into compliance with Department and federal requirements.

Embassy Algiers should bring its contracting officer's representative program into compliance with Department standards.

Embassy Algiers should review and close out procurement files in accordance with Department standards.

Embassy Algiers should update its motor vehicle and safety policy and incorporate information on progressive driver discipline, in accordance with Department standards and guidance.

Embassy Algiers should update its housing handbook in accordance with Department standards.

Embassy Algiers should implement internal controls to ensure that it complies with Department standards and guidance for time and attendance.

Embassy Algiers should remove the reduction in force information from the Local Compensation Plan.

Embassy Algiers should submit the hotel and restaurant report for areas in Algeria outside of Algiers in accordance with Department standards.

Embassy Algiers should require all Information Systems Security Officers to perform their duties in accordance with Department standards.

Embassy Algiers should develop and implement a knowledge management process for capturing, sharing, transferring, and retaining information for managing computer and telephone operations.

Embassy Algiers should cease supporting residential internet and television services, in accordance with Department standards.

Embassy Algiers should manage its mobile devices in accordance with Department standards.

Embassy Algiers should establish a local configuration management protocol in accordance with Department standards.

Embassy Algiers should manage its non-enterprise networks in accordance with Department standards.

Embassy Algiers should implement a lifecycle management plan for the applications it develops, in accordance with Department standards.

Embassy Algiers should bring its telephone system into compliance with Department standards.

Embassy Algiers should implement a records management program that complies with Department standards.

Embassy Tunis should implement an inclusive public diplomacy strategic planning process and publish the FY 2025 Public Diplomacy Implementation Plan by the deadline set by the Office of the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy.

Embassy Tunis should bring its timelines for public diplomacy grant application submissions and selection panel reviews into compliance with Department standards.