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United States Department of State

Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 1997

The Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 1997, dated November 1998, consolidates the reporting mandated by several laws that have historically required separate reports to the President and the Congress. It is designed to present the Department's most significant accomplishments realized in 1997 consistent with its mission as the lead U.S. foreign affairs agency.

This report is published by the Department of State, Office of Financial Policy and Management Controls. For copies please contact John Sander via fax: 703-875-4802, e-mail: sanderj@sa15wpoa.us-state.gov or phone: 703-875-6915.

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INTRODUCTION
Message from the Secretary
Message from the Chief Financial Officer

OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Mission, Organization and Structure and the Strategic Plan
Program Performance During Fiscal Year 1997
     National Interests and Strategic Goals
         National Security
         Economic Prosperity
         Protect American Citizens and Safeguard U.S. Borders
         Law Enforcement
         Democracy
         Humanitarian Response
         Global Issues

OVERVIEW (cont'd):
     Diplomatic Readiness
Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Statements
Other Reporting Requirements

INDEPENDENT AUDITORâS REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 1997 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES TO THE STATEMENTS
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Changes in Net Position
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Consolidating Statement of Financial Position
Consolidating Statement of Operations and Changes in Net Position

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Department of State Organization Chart
Principal Officers
Department of State Locations
Acronyms
Accountability Report Pilot Evaluation Form

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Finance and Management Policy