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Inspection of Embassy Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

ISP-I-17-13
    Report Contents
    Unclassified
    Recommendation Number
    1
    Closed Implemented

    Embassy Bishkek should require and train employees to transmit official record correspondence using State Messaging and Archive Retrieval Toolset archive record emails in accordance with Department guidance.

    Recommendation Number
    2
    Closed Implemented

    Embassy Bishkek should determine if currency exchange services should be provided by the Class B Cashier.

    Recommendation Number
    3
    Closed Implemented

    Embassy Bishkek should require all sub-cashier supervisors to complete unannounced cash verifications in accordance with Department guidance.

    Recommendation Number
    4
    Closed Implemented

    Embassy Bishkek should assign Suspense Deposit Abroad accounting duties to an accountant.

    Recommendation Number
    5
    Closed Implemented

    Embassy Bishkek should require supervisors to approve non-emergency overtime in advance.

    Recommendation Number
    6
    Closed Implemented

    Embassy Bishkek should establish a system to control keys of all official vehicles.

    Recommendation Number
    7
    Closed Implemented

    Embassy Bishkek should require driver safety training for all employees operating official vehicles, including American employees self-driving official vehicles as mandated.

    Recommendation Number
    8
    Closed Implemented

    Embassy Bishkek should prepare written findings justifying "other authorized use" of official vehicles by Department employees who drive vehicles home after duty hours.

    Recommendation Number
    9
    Closed Implemented

    Embassy Bishkek should inspect and certify all embassy residences for compliance with Department safety criteria.

    Recommendation Number
    10
    Closed Implemented

    Embassy Bishkek should conduct information systems security officer duties.

    Recommendation Number
    11
    Closed Implemented

    Embassy Bishkek should establish annual contingency plan testing for the unclassified information system, examine results, and initiate corrective action as required.