STATE DEPARTMENT: Decision to Retain Embassy Parking Lot in Paris, France, Should Be Revisited
Abstract
The U.S. government owns a 0.4-acre parking lot adjoining the U.S. ambassador s residence in a prime location in Paris, France. In 1998, the State Department s Office of Inspector General reported that the property was underused and that continuing to park embassy vehicles on this high-value property was not economically justified. In February 2000, the department reported that it had decided to retain the lot and to continue using it for parking because it believed the property was needed to enhance security for the U.S. mission and that French authorities were highly unlikely to permit development of the property. This letter responds to a requirement contained in a conference report that we study State s decision to retain the parking lot.1 Our report (1) assesses State s rationale for retaining the parking lot for security purposes and (2) analyzes the factors to be considered in determining the merits of selling the property.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA389568
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office