Targeted Inspection of the U.S. Agency for Global Media: Journalistic Standards and Principles

Date Issued

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Submitting OIG

Department of State OIG

Other Participating OIGs

Department of State OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

U.S. Agency for Global Media (f/k/a Broadcasting Board of Governors)

Components

International Broadcasting Bureau

Report Number

ISP-IB-21-06

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Open Recommendations

This report has 2 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
1	No	$0	$0
The Office of Cuba Broadcasting, in coordination with the U.S. Agency for Global Media, should prepare and communicate with its staff a comprehensive plan for timely implementation of the editorial oversight reforms, including annual program reviews.
4	No	$0	$0
The United States Agency for Global Media should direct each network to develop systematic employee training on journalistic standards and related professional development plans.