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Inspection of Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka

ISP-I-17-14
    Report Contents
    Unclassified
    Recommendation Number
    1
    Closed Implemented

    Embassy Colombo 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 Colombo should dispose of Political Section paper files in accordance with the Department's Foreign Records Disposition Schedules.

    Recommendation Number
    3
    Closed Implemented

    Embassy Colombo should establish a strategic planning process for Public Affairs Section activities in accordance with Department standards.

    Recommendation Number
    4
    Closed Implemented

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

    Recommendation Number
    5
    Closed Implemented

    Embassy Colombo should enforce the requirement that only the designated billing office receive invoices.

    Recommendation Number
    6
    Closed Implemented

    Embassy Colombo should enforce the requirement that sub-cashier supervisors complete unannounced cash verifications.

    Recommendation Number
    7
    Closed Implemented

    Embassy Colombo should comply with Department guidance applicable to management of its bulk fuel supplies.

    Recommendation Number
    8
    Closed Implemented

    Embassy Colombo should evaluate and certify its Purchase Card Program.

    Recommendation Number
    9
    Closed Implemented

    Embassy Colombo should establish a motor vehicle key control system.