Inspection of Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Embassy Kinshasa should update its emergency action plan.

Embassy Kinshasa, in coordination with the Bureau of Consular Affairs, should use Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of Overseas Citizens Services scorecard standards to assess emergency preparedness readiness for the consular section.

Embassy Kinshasa, in coordination with the Bureau of Diplomatic Security and the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should equip its Alternate Command Center in accordance with requirements in the Foreign Affairs Handbook.

Embassy Kinshasa, in coordination with the Bureau of International Information Programs, should implement a social media strategy.

Embassy Kinshasa, in coordination with the Bureau of International Information Programs and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, should bring the appearance of the Information Resource Center into conformity with Department standards.

Embassy Kinshasa should report to the Management Control Officer the management control violations that created the vulnerabilities exploited by the perpetrators of the purchase card scheme.

Embassy Kinshasa should review the time and attendance records from the 2015 leave year and correct all deficiencies.

Embassy Kinshasa should delineate the time and attendance responsibilities of all employees.

Embassy Kinshasa should implement standard operating procedures to maintain separation of duties among staff working in the management section.

Embassy Kinshasa should create, use, maintain, preserve, and dispose of electronic records in accordance with Department guidance.

Embassy Kinshasa should designate an American officer in the management section to serve as the coordinator for management section operations in Goma.

Embassy Kinshasa should collect outstanding travel advances from all travelers.

Embassy Kinshasa should submit the Retail Price Schedule and Hotel and Restaurant Survey STATE forms (2020, 2021, and 2026) to the Office of Allowances.

Embassy Kinshasa should implement standard operating procedures to require the filing of Post Occupational Safety and Health and Regional Security Officer certifications before a property is acquired and approved for occupancy.

Embassy Kinshasa should implement standard operating procedures that require Information System Security Officers to perform required duties.

Embassy Kinshasa should secure the telephone intermediate distribution frames.