Inspection of Embassy Accra, Ghana

The Bureau of African Affairs should implement a detailed program, budget, and monitoring and evaluation framework for the Security Governance Initiative program in Ghana.

Embassy Accra should close out all FY 2015 grants in accordance with the Department's Federal Assistance Policy Directive.

Embassy Accra should include risk assessment and monitoring plans with risk mitigation strategies as documented elements in all public diplomacy grant files.

Embassy Accra, in coordination with the Bureau of Consular Affairs, should implement a training plan for the embassy's Consular Section.

Embassy Accra, in coordination with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should reconfigure the Consular Section and neighboring office space in accordance with Department standards.

Embassy Accra should prepare an annual acquisition plan and conduct market research to identify the best contract method for competition and potential cost savings.

Embassy Accra should implement standard operating procedures for maintaining contract files as required by Federal regulations.

Embassy Accra should require all contracting officer’s representatives to administer contracts in accordance with Department standards.

Embassy Accra should complete the ratification process for its three unauthorized commitments.

Embassy Accra should institute access controls at its off-site warehouse in accordance with Department standards.

Embassy Accra should conduct an inventory of all spare parts and report any missing property in accordance with Department standards.

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

Embassy Accra should implement controls over residential and chancery fuel deliveries that include oversight and spot checks.

Embassy Accra should implement standard operating procedures to ensure that tanks are calibrated in accordance with Department guidelines.

Embassy Accra should establish internal control procedures regarding access to medical supplies, controlled substances, and prescription drugs in accordance with Department standards.

Embassy Accra should establish association bus fees that do not generate excessive profits.

Embassy Accra should adjust the American Embassy Association's business model to comply with Department standards.

Embassy Accra should complete and test an information technology contingency plan for the unclassified information system in accordance with Department standards.

Embassy Accra should document formal approval from the Counter Intelligence Working Group for the embassy’s wireless dedicated internet network in accordance with Department standards.

Embassy Accra should implement procedures for regularly scanning for unauthorized wireless network activity on the mission compound.