Audit of the Department's Identification and Collection Of Value-Added Taxes Overseas

SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED United States Department of State and the Broadcasting Board of Governors Office of Inspector General Office of Audits Review of Controls and Notification for Access to Passport Records in the Department of State’s Passport Information Electronic Records System (PIERS) AUD/IP-08-29 July 2008 Important Notice This report is intended solely for the official use of the Department of State or any agency receiving the report directly from the Office of Inspector General. No secondary distribution may be made, in whole or in part, outside the Department of State or by other agencies or organizations without prior authorization by the Inspector General. Public availability of the document will be determined by the Inspector General under the U.S. Code, 5 U.S.C. § 552. Improper disclosure of this report may result in criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED Table of Contents Executive Summary...............................................................................................................1 Background............................................................................................................................5 Objectives, Scope, and Methodology ....................................................................................7 Results........................................... ...