Management Assistance Report – Direct Payment of Official Residence Expenses Staff Salaries

The Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services should publish a directive prohibiting the direct payment by cashiers or by electronic funds transfer to Official Residence Expenses staff and clarifying acceptable procedures.

The Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services should clarify in Department of State regulations and periodically send reminders to emphasize that Official Residence Expenses staff are employees of the principal representatives, who are responsible for salary and benefit payments in accordance with local law and practices.