摘要: GAO was asked to review the Department of State Office of Inspector General (State IG) including its (1) organization, budget levels, and accomplishments; (2) audit and inspection coverage of the department; (3) role of inspection... 展开 GAO was asked to review the Department of State Office of Inspector General (State IG) including its (1) organization, budget levels, and accomplishments; (2) audit and inspection coverage of the department; (3) role of inspections in the oversight of the department; (4) quality assurance process including assurance of independence; and (5) coordination of State IG investigations with the State Department's Bureau of Diplomatic Security. GAO obtained information from State IG reports, interviews, and documentation for a sample of inspections. GAO is making five recommendations for the State IG to (1) reassess the proper mix of audits and inspections to ensure appropriate oversight, (2) include reviews of information technology inspections in its internal quality review process, (3) develop a succession planning policy that specifies appropriate personnel to serve in an acting IG capacity, (4) provide staffing alternatives for identifying those who lead inspections, and (5) develop a formal agreement to coordinate internal department investigations with the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. 收起