U.S. Department of State Fiscal Year 2020 Agency Financial Report

62 | U ni ted S tates D epartment of S tate 2020 A gency F inanci al R eport FINANCIAL SECTION | COMPTROLLER RESPONSE TO THE OIG UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED 2 appreciate the OIG’s participation in both the SAT and MCSC forums. For FY 2020, no material management control issues or material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting were identified by senior leadership. As a result, the Secretary was able to provide an unqualified Statement of Assurance for the Department’s overall internal controls and internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act. We recognize there is more to be done and the items identified in the Draft Report will require our continued attention, additional action, and improvement. We look forward to working with you, Kearney & Company, and other stakeholders addressing these issues in the coming year. UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED 2 appreciate the OIG’s participation in both the SAT and MCSC forums. For FY 2020, no material management control issues or material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting were identified by senior leadership. As a result, the Secretary was able to provide an unqualified Statement of Assurance for the Department’s overall internal controls and internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act. We recognize there is more to be done and the items identified in the Draft Report will require our continued attention, additional action, and improvement. We look forward to working with you, Kearney & Company, and other stakeholders addressing these issues in the coming year.