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Diplomatic Security Key Oversight Issues


Diplomatic Security Key Oversight Issues
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Author : Michael J. Courts
language : en
Publisher: U.S. Government Accountability Office
Release Date : 2017-09-07

Diplomatic Security Key Oversight Issues written by Michael J. Courts and has been published by U.S. Government Accountability Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-07 with Political Science categories.


In response to increasing threats to U.S. personnel and facilities at overseas diplomatic posts since 1998, the Department of State (State) has taken a number of steps to enhance its risk management and security efforts. State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security (Diplomatic Security) leads many of these efforts with assistance from other bureaus and U.S. government agencies. Given the ongoing threats and the amount of resources needed to counter them, GAO has identified 11 key issues regarding Diplomatic Security that warrant significant Congressional oversight to monitor the cost, progress, and impact: Diplomatic Security Funding: Diplomatic Security funding has increased considerably in reaction to a number of security incidents overseas and domestically. In fiscal year 2016, total funding for Diplomatic Security operations--which includes its bureau managed funds as well as other funding such as personnel salaries--was almost $4.8 billion. Diplomatic Security Staffing Challenges: Diplomatic Security's workforce--including 3,488 direct-hire, 1,989 other U.S. government, and 45,870 contract personnel--continues to grow. However, potential challenges exist regarding the distribution of domestic and overseas positions, posting fully qualified individuals in the assignments with the greatest needs, and ongoing efforts to fill language-designated positions. Physical Security of U.S. Diplomatic Facilities: Diplomatic Security and the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations collaborate to meet safety standards when constructing new embassies and mitigating risks at existing facilities. However, GAO made recommendations to address gaps in State's security related activities and processes. Physical Security of Diplomatic Residences and Other Soft Targets: State has taken steps to address residential security vulnerabilities and manage risks at schools and other soft targets overseas. However, GAO recommended actions to address weaknesses in State's efforts. Security Training Compliance: While State has robust security training requirements, it lacks consistent monitoring and enforcement processes, particularly for its Foreign Affairs Counter Threat training and for security refresher briefings at posts. Embassy Crisis and Evacuation Preparedness: Gaps in State's implementation and monitoring of crisis and evacuation preparedness could endanger staff assigned to overseas posts and the family members accompanying them. GAO has recommended actions to address these issues. Department of Defense (DOD) Support to U.S. Diplomatic Missions: Following the Benghazi attacks, DOD increased its support to U.S. diplomatic missions by creating dedicated military forces to respond to crises and expanding the Marine Security Guard program at overseas missions. However, State and DOD reported that they have experienced some logistical and other challenges. Dissemination of Threat Information: State has processes for communicating threat information to post personnel and U.S. citizens in-country. However, post personnel--including locally employed staff--have not always received important information in a timely manner. GAO has recommended steps State needs to take to address this concern. Countering Human Intelligence Threats: Foreign intelligence entities from host nations and third parties are motivated to collect information on U.S. operations and intentions. State has established measures to counter the human intelligence threat and works with other U.S. government agencies to identify and assess this threat. Ensuring Information Security: GAO has designated federal information security as a government-wide high-risk area and made recommendations to address these issues. State faces evolving threats and challenges to maintaining obsolete technology, defining clear roles and responsibilities for information security, and overseeing technology contractors. Status of Recommendations Made in Reports following the Benghazi Attack: In response to the Benghazi attack, State formed interagency teams to evaluate the security at 19 dangerous posts, convened an Accountability Review Board (ARB) to investigate the attack, and established panels to conduct further assessments. As of June 2017, State reported having addressed recommendations as follows: 268 of 287 made by the interagency teams, 26 of 29 by the ARB, and 64 of 75 by the panels. Terrorist attacks against U.S. diplomats and personnel overseas have led to increased attention of State's diplomatic security efforts. In this special publication, GAO identifies key issues affecting Diplomatic Security for Congressional oversight. These issues were identified from a body of related GAO work and State and other reports. GAO also interviewed U.S. officials from State and other agencies to obtain their views on key issues, obtain updated information and data, and follow up on actions they have taken on past GAO and other oversight report recommendations. What GAO Recommends: While State has taken steps to close recommendations made in past GAO reports, GAO identified 27 open recommendations from these reports (as of August 2017) that it believes should be given high priority for implementation. Of the 27 priority recommendations, 24 were related to diplomatic security.



Diplomatic Security


Diplomatic Security
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Author : United States. Government Accountability Office
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017

Diplomatic Security written by United States. Government Accountability Office and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Diplomatic and consular service, American categories.


Given the ongoing threats facing U.S. personnel overseas who carry out U.S. foreign policy and the amount of resources needed to counter those threats, we prepared this special publication to identify a number of key issues for Congress to consider in its oversight of U.S. diplomatic security. We believe these issues warrant significant oversight because of their cost and impact and the need to ensure progress. This report contains 11 enclosures, each including information based largely on prior GAO work in specific areas.



Foreign Operations Key Issues For Congressional Oversight


Foreign Operations Key Issues For Congressional Oversight
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Author : Jacqueline Williams-Bridgers
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2011-08

Foreign Operations Key Issues For Congressional Oversight written by Jacqueline Williams-Bridgers and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08 with Political Science categories.


The State Dept. (State) and the USAID implement a broad range of U.S. government activities and programs overseas, including the conduct of diplomacy, development and security assistance, and efforts to combat terrorism and narcotics trafficking, among others. The President has requested $55.7 billion for State and USAID in FY 2012, an increase of nearly 8% over FY 2010 funding levels. This testimony discusses four cross-cutting areas of U.S. foreign policy as implemented by State and USAID: (1) investments in key partner nations; (2) building the capacity of U.S. agencies to advance foreign policy priorities; (3) contractor oversight and accountability; and (4) strategic planning and performance measurement. This is a print on demand report.



The Diplomat S Shield


The Diplomat S Shield
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Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010

The Diplomat S Shield written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Political Science categories.




State Department


State Department
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Author : Jess T. Ford
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009

State Department written by Jess T. Ford and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Diplomatic and consular service, American categories.




Diplomatic Security


Diplomatic Security
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Author : U.s. Government Accountability Office
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-08-17

Diplomatic Security written by U.s. Government Accountability Office and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-17 with categories.


"Department of State's (State) Bureau of Diplomatic Security (Diplomatic Security) protects people, information, and property at over 400 locations worldwide and has experienced a large growth in its budget and personnel over the last decade. Diplomatic Security trains its workforce and others to address a variety of threats, including crime, espionage, visa and passport fraud, technological intrusions, political violence, and terrorism. To meet its training needs, Diplomatic Security relies primarily on its Diplomatic Security Training Center (DSTC).GAO was asked to examine (1) how Diplomatic Security ensures the quality and appropriateness of its training, (2) the extent to which Diplomatic Security ensures that training requirements are being met, and (3) any challenges that Diplomatic Security faces in carrying out its training mission. GAO examined compliance with accreditation processes; analyzed data and documentation related to the agency's training efforts; and interviewed officials in Washington, D.C., and five overseas posts."



State Department Challenges Facing The Bureau Of Diplomatic Security


State Department Challenges Facing The Bureau Of Diplomatic Security
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Author : Jess T. Ford
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2010-11

State Department Challenges Facing The Bureau Of Diplomatic Security written by Jess T. Ford and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11 with Political Science categories.


Discusses the Dept. of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), which is responsible for the protection of people, information, and property at over 400 embassies, consulates, and domestic locations. Since the 1998 bombings of U.S. Embassies in East Africa, the scope and complexity of threats facing Americans abroad and at home has increased. Diplomatic Security must be prepared to counter threats such as crime, espionage, and passport fraud, technological intrusions, political violence, and terrorism. This statement discusses: (1) the growth of DS's missions and resources; and (2) the challenges DS faces in conducting its work. Illustrations.



State Department


State Department
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Author : Jess T. Ford
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2010-06

State Department written by Jess T. Ford and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06 with Political Science categories.


State Department's (State) Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) is responsible for the protection of people, information, and property at over 400 foreign missions and domestic locations. DS must be prepared to counter threats such as crime, espionage, and passport fraud, technological intrusions, political violence, and terrorism. This report assesses: (1) how DS's mission has evolved since 1998; (2) how its resources have changed over the last 10 years; and (3) the challenges it faces in conducting its missions. The auditor analyzed DS data; reviewed relevant documents; and interviewed officials at several domestic facilities and 18 international missions. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.



Iraq


Iraq
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Author : Joseph A. Christoff
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2010

Iraq written by Joseph A. Christoff and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Technology & Engineering categories.


Contents: (1) A responsible drawdown in Iraq will need to balance the timetable established in the security agree., military doctrine that calls for the delineation of conditions that must exist before military operations can end, and the wishes of the Iraqi gov¿t. (2) The DoD will need to remove about 140,000 troops by the end of 2011. The redeployment of these forces and the removal of their equipment and material will be a massive and expensive effort. (3) The U.S. will need to consider how to transition from a predominantly military presence to a civilian one as U.S. forces draw down. (4) Iraq will need to develop the capacity to spend its resources, particularly on investment that will further economic dev¿t. and deliver essential services to its people. Illustrations.



Benghazi And Beyond What Went Wrong On September 11 2012 And How To Prevent It From Happening At Other Frontline Posts


Benghazi And Beyond What Went Wrong On September 11 2012 And How To Prevent It From Happening At Other Frontline Posts
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012

Benghazi And Beyond What Went Wrong On September 11 2012 And How To Prevent It From Happening At Other Frontline Posts written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Ambassadors categories.