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Audit of the U.S. Mission Iraq Staffing Process

AUD-MERO-13-33
Report Contents
Unclassified
Report File
Category
Audit
Locations
Iraq
Bureaus/Offices
Near Eastern Affairs (NEA)
Themes/Topics
MERO / Middle East Region Operations
Recommendation Number
1
Closed Implemented

OIG recommends that U.S. Embassy Baghdad, in coordination with the Office of the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources and the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, formally communicate U.S. foreign policy priorities to all elements of the U.S. Mission to Iraq.

Recommendation Number
2
Closed Implemented Significant

OIG recommends that U.S. Embassy Baghdad, in coordination with the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs and the Office of Management Policy, Rightsizing and Innovation, conduct a systematic analysis of staffing requirements based on the policy priorities, programs, operations, conditions, and other relevant factors specific to U.S. Mission Iraq.

Recommendation Number
3
Closed Acceptable Alternative

OIG recommends that the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, in coordination with U.S. Embassy Baghdad, develop a strategic facilities plan for construction and maintenance that reflects the results of a systematic analysis of staffing requirements.

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