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EXIM’s Process for Advancing Oil and Gas Transactions for Board Approval Needs Improved Transparency

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
OIG-O-25-05
Report Type
Other
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Recommendations

  • Recommendation #1

    The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) should issue and communicate guidance to the agency on ensuring and documenting how EXIM will comply with Section 2(k) of EXIM’s Charter throughout the transaction process, including timeline adjustments and delays.


  • Recommendation #2

    The Office of Board Authorized Finance (OBAF) should develop and implement a formalized system for electronically tracking pending transactions and documenting the rationale behind timeline changes and delays for pending transactions. This process should include structured reporting mechanisms to provide non-sensitive, public-facing updates on major transactions, strengthening stakeholder engagement, increasing transparency, and ensuring compliance with EXIM’s statutory obligations under Section 2(b)(1)(J) of the EXIM Charter. Additionally, EXIM should consider establishing performance benchmarks for different transaction types to help manage processing expectations while accounting for necessary due diligence and risk assessments.


  • Recommendation #3

    The Chair should coordinate with the Board to implement a process for advancing transactions for a vote that includes criteria that are objective, transparent, and compliant with Section 2(k) of EXIM’s Charter.