Inspection of Embassy Skopje, Macedonia

What OIG Inspected
OIG inspected U.S. Embassy Skopje from April 19 to May 4, 2017.

What OIG Recommended
OIG made two recommendations to Embassy Skopje to improve controls over official vehicles keys and bulk fuel operations. In its comments on the draft report, the embassy concurred with the two recommendations. The embassy’s response can be found in the Recommendations Section of this report. OIG considers both recommendations resolved. The embassy’s formal written responses are reprinted in their entirety in Appendix B.

What OIG Found

• The Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission led Embassy Skopje in advancing strategic goals despite a complex domestic political climate.
• Embassy sections consistently aligned their operations with Integrated Country Strategy goals.
• Embassy grants management complied with the Department’s Federal Assistance Policy Directives.
• Spotlights on Success: Sustained embassy engagement bolstered programs at Macedonia’s five American Corners, while “Competitive College Clubs” helped disadvantaged youth access U.S. higher education.
• Spotlight on Success: The embassy Management Section leveraged technology to more efficiently process vouchers.