Inspection of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Embassy Port Moresby should implement a standard operating procedure and monitoring plan for embassy staff to comply with the Department's Federal Assistance Policy Directive.

Embassy Port Moresby should dispose of the idle American Corner generator.

Embassy Port Moresby should limit Consular Agency Honiara's work to functions related to provision of consular services.

Embassy Port Moresby should conduct annual purchase card reviews as required by Department standards.

Embassy Port Moresby should request a cash payment waiver from the Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services.

Embassy Port Moresby should develop and implement an employee training plan.

The Bureau of Administration, in coordination with Embassy Port Moresby, should take corrective action as determined by the Procurement Executive to ensure proper procurement procedures are followed, remedial acquisition training is taken, and fiduciary responsibilities are taken seriously to prevent future contract problems from occurring.

Embassy Port Moresby should implement standard operating procedures for maintaining contract files as required by the Foreign Affairs Handbook.

Embassy Port Moresby should separate receiving, asset recording, and asset bar-coding responsibilities.

Embassy Port Moresby should maintain residential inventory files in accordance with Department standards.

Embassy Port Moresby should enforce controls on fuel consumption in accordance with Department standards.

Embassy Port Moresby should inspect and bring all existing residences into compliance with safety, health, and environmental certification requirements.