Overseas Presence: Staffing at U.S. Diplomatic Posts

NSIAD-95-50FS Published: Dec 28, 1994. Publicly Released: Jan 13, 1995.

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed staffing at U.S. diplomatic posts in about 170 foreign countries, focusing on the size, location, and costs of the U.S. diplomatic presence.

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Topics

International Affairs

Administrative costsAmericans employed abroadCompensationConsulatesEmbassiesEmployment of foreign nationalsFederal employeesHousing allowancesInternational relationsPersonnel management