Inspection of Embassy Apia, Samoa

You are subscribed to Reports for Department of State OIG. Manage Subscriptions Inspection of Embassy Apia, Samoa 01/27/2026 08:53 AM EST What OIG Inspected  OIG inspected the executive direction, policy and program implementation, resource management, and information management operations of Embassy Apia.    What OIG Found Embassy Apia's Chargé d'Affaires, ad interim, generally complied with Department of State standards for tone at the top and standards of conduct, execution of foreign policy goals and objectives, adherence to internal controls, security and emergency planning, and equal employment opportunity. The Chargé d'Affaires engaged all elements of the Country Team, fostering professionalism and mutual respect in the workplace. Due to the embassy's small size, it relied on support from Mission New Zealand and Department regional offices in Manila, Philippines. Embassy Apia had deficiencies related to public diplomacy, consular operations, resource management, and information management.   What OIG Recommends  OIG made 11 recommendations to Embassy Apia. In its comments on the draft report, the embassy concurred with all 11 recommendations. OIG considers all 11 recommendations resolved. The embassy's formal response is reprinted in its entirety in Appendix B.

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