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Embassy Ashgabat should configure the Consular Section in accordance with Department line-of-sight standards.
Embassy Ashgabat should develop monitoring plans and evaluate grant recipient performance in accordance with the Department’s Federal Assistance Policy Directive.
Embassy Ashgabat should establish an overtime policy with standard operating procedures to be followed by designated approving officials.
Embassy Ashgabat, in coordination with the Foreign Service Institute, should periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the Russian- and English-language training programs for its American and locally employed staff.
Embassy Ashgabat should provide Equal Employment Opportunity training to all mission employees and keep records of who has completed the training.
Embassy Ashgabat should procure auto repair services in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Embassy Ashgabat, in coordination with the Office of the Procurement Executive, should procure internet services in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Embassy Ashgabat should revise its motor vehicle policy to comply with Department guidance.
The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, in coordination with Embassy Ashgabat, should conduct seismic risk assessments of its current inventory of residential properties in the Interagency Housing Pool.
Embassy Ashgabat should implement a safety health and environmental management program in accordance with Department policies.
Embassy Ashgabat should implement standard operating procedures defining Information Systems Security Officer responsibilities that are to be performed regularly, as required by Department regulations.
Embassy Ashgabat should update and test its IT contingency plan annually in accordance with Department regulations.
Embassy Ashgabat should test the IT contingency plan with the Mission’s emergency action plan.
Embassy Ashgabat should update information management documentation.
Embassy Ashgabat, in coordination with the Bureau of Administration, should require the Employee Association to institute internal fiscal controls in compliance with Department guidance.