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Audit of Contractor Compliance With and Department of State Oversight of the Process Required for Vetting Local Guards

AUD-HCI-14-24
Report Contents
Sensitive But Unclassified
Report File
Category
Audit
Bureaus/Offices
Administration (A)
Diplomatic Security (DS)
Themes/Topics
Human Capital
Infrastructure
Recommendation Number
1
Closed Implemented

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Recommendation Number
2
Closed Implemented

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Recommendation Number
3
Closed Acceptable Alternative

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Recommendation Number
4
Closed Implemented

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5
Closed Acceptable Alternative

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Recommendation Number
6
Closed Implemented

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Recommendation Number
7
Closed Acceptable Alternative

Sensitive Information Redacted

Recommendation Number
8
Closed Implemented

OIG recommends that the Bureau of Administration, Office of Logistics Management, Office of Acquisitions Management, in coordination with the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, ensure that local privacy laws and practical limitations on vetting are considered in Local Guard Program contracts and alternative guard vetting procedures are adopted and incorporated into contracts when necessary.

Recommendation Number
9
Closed Implemented

OIG recommends that the Bureau of Diplomatic Security develop and issue guidance and training that prepares regional security officers for the periodic transition of Local Guard Program contracts, with a focus on planning for the transition and ensuring that local guards are vetted prior to placing them on duty.

Recommendation Number
10
Closed Implemented

OIG recommends that the Bureau of Diplomatic Security develop and issue guidance to ensure regional security officers implement uniform oversight of the Local Guard Program contracts as the contracting officer's representative.

Recommendation Number
11
Closed Implemented

OIG recommends that the Bureau of Diplomatic Security develop and adopt a standardized security validation form to facilitate regional security officers' oversight of the local guard vetting and approval process.

Recommendation Number
12
Closed Implemented

Sensitive Information Redacted

Recommendation Number
13
Closed Implemented

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Recommendation Number
14
Closed Implemented

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Recommendation Number
15
Closed Implemented

Sensitive Information Redacted

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