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SIPDIS 
 
STATE FOR WHA/CAR JROSHOLT 
INL/RM/MS FOR TIM BARRY 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: SNAR AFIN NS
SUBJECT: INL 2008 END USE MONITORING REPORT 
 
REF:  A) 08 SECSTATE 127211 
      B)  07 SECSTATE 163708 
 
¶1. (U) Post is pleased to provide its 2008 End Use Monitoring 
Report.  Cable is keyed to Ref A. 
 
¶2. (U) PROCEDURES 
 
¶A.  Inventory Management 
Post's EUM Program Coordinator:  Geneve Menscher, Pol-Econ Chief, 
(597) 472-900 ext. 2205, MenscherGe@state.gov. 
 
Inventory System:  Post does not have an automated inventory system 
for INL donations.  Post keeps track of resources provided to host 
government agencies in a Word Document Master List.  This is 
feasible because of the limited amount of INL funds received by Post 
annually.  For example, in FY07 Post received from Washington 
53,214.30 INL funds, but received no allocation for FY08 and no 
allocation for FY09. 
 
Staff Member EUM Responsibilities:  Post's EUM Program Coordinator 
has responsibility for coordinating the EUM, but most EUM is 
conducted by Regional Security Officer (RSO) Doug Marvin, LES 
Security Investigator Rene Sabajo, and LES Security Investigator 
Gilberto Blagrove.   Some EUM was conducted by TDY RSO Steven Baker. 
 Some EUM may also be conducted by the EUM Coordinator Geneve 
Menscher and by the LES Pol/Labor Assistant (position vacant).  The 
disbursement of INL funds is determined by the Law Enforcement 
Working Group (LEWG), which is chaired by the Deputy Chief of 
Mission Susan Bell (new officer at Post). Consular Officer Liza 
Ybarra (new officer at Post), RSO Doug Marvin, Drug Enforcement 
Administration (DEA) Country Attache Susan Nave, and Pol-Econ Chief 
Geneve Menscher are members of the LEWG.  The Management Section's 
Financial Management Office and General Services Office assist in 
INL-related procurements.  Financial Management Officer Pedro 
Palugyai  (new officer assigned to Suriname) is located at the 
Florida Regional Center.  Day-to-day processing is done by LES FMO 
Specialist Maureen Lee Van On (new hire) and LES Voucher Examiner 
Jerry Budel.  The General Services Officer is Thomas DeBor (new to 
post), and the procurement staff are LES Chief of Procurement Lloyd 
Goedschalk and LES Purchasing Agent Kenneth Bottenbley (at time of 
writing performing a six-month TDY in Iraq). 
 
Other U.S. Agency Assistance: While the DEA Country Attache sits on 
the LEWG, the EUM itself is conducted by Department of State 
employees. 
 
¶B. Counterpart Agencies 
Recipients: 
Anti-Narcotics Unit 
Arrest Team 
Attorney General's Office 
Cantonal Court 
City Police Office 
Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) 
Judicial Intelligence Unit 
Maritime Police 
Police Academy 
Police Forensics Department 
Police Liaison Bureau 
Police Ombudsman Unit 
Special Surveillance Unit 
Surinamese Police Force (KPS) 
Trafficking in Persons Office 
Vehicle Inspection Unit 
 
Receipt:  The procedure used to document the provision of the items 
provided is LOA. 
 
¶C. On-site Inspections 
The number of scheduled on-site inspections performed: 8 
The number of unscheduled on-site inspections performed: 0 
The number of counterpart sites and cities visited: While all 
donations are made in Paramaribo, some equipment is used at other 
locations.  Counterpart sites and cities were not visited during 
EUM. 
The date and location of on-site inspections performed: 
July 28, 2008: Police TIP Unit 4WD Vehicle 
November 25, 2008: Vehicle Monitoring of Arrest Team Vehicle, two 
Anti-Narcotics Unit Vehicles, and Judicial Intelligence Unit 
vehicle 
January 26, 2009: Police TIP Unit and Financial Intelligence Unit 
January 27, 2009 Forensics Unit and Arrest Team 
The number of recipient organizations monitored: 6 
The percentage of recipient organizations monitored: 37.5 percent 
The number of donated items subject to inspections: 1041 
The percentage of donated items personally inspected:  31.41 
percent 
 
¶D. Secondary Methods of Monitoring Resource Status 
Comparison of records:  Gear currently in use was monitored via 
comparison of records and discussions. 
Discussion:  One vehicle was monitored via discussions. 
The percentage of donated items monitored using secondary methods: 
Less than 1 % 
 
STATUS-COMMODITIES: 
 
Computer Equipment: 
-One ADSL Package Bronz 128/64 was donated to the Police TIP Unit in 
order to set up a Police TIP Office in Paramaribo.  It is located in 
the Police TIP Office to support combating TIP and is in good 
condition. 
-Six 8 Pentium CPUS were donated to the Police TIP Unit in order to 
set up a Police TIP Office in Paramaribo.  These computers include 
modems and faxes.  They are located in the Police TIP office to 
support combating TIP and are in good condition. 
-Six LCD Flat Panel Computer Monitors were donated to the Police TIP 
Unit in order to set up a Police TIP Office in Paramaribo.  They are 
located in the Police TIP Office to support combating TIP and are in 
good condition. 
-Six UPS were donated to the Police TIP Unit in order to set up a 
Police TIP Office in Paramaribo.  They are located in the Police TIP 
Office to support combating TIP and are in good condition.  Six 
DVDRWs were donated to the Police TIP Unit in order to set up a 
Police TIP Office in Paramaribo.  They are located in the Police TIP 
Office to support combating TIP and are in good condition. 
-Six HP Jet Printers were donated to the Police TIP Unit in order to 
set up a Police TIP Office in Paramaribo.  They are located in the 
Police TIP Office to support combating TIP and are in good 
condition. 
-One scanner was donated to the Police TIP Unit in order to set up a 
Police TIP Office in Paramaribo.  It is located in the Police TIP 
Office to support combating TIP and is in good condition. 
-Two laser printers were donated to the Financial Intelligence Unit. 
 They are located at the Financial Intelligence Unit to support 
combating money laundering and are in excellent condition. 
-Four CPUS with monitors and keyboards were donated to the Financial 
Intelligence Unit. They are located at the Financial Intelligence 
Unit to support combating money laundering.  Two no longer work and 
one is in fine condition.  The fourth CPU is currently located at 
the Attorney General's Office. 
-One scanner was donated to the Financial Intelligence Unit. It is 
located at the Financial Intelligence Unit to support combating 
money laundering.  It is in excellent condition. 
-One printer was donated to the Financial Intelligence Unit. It is 
located in the Financial Intelligence Unit to support combating 
money laundering.  It is in excellent condition. 
-One Server Dell Power Edge 2850 was donated to the Police Forensics 
Unit.  It is located at the Police Forensics Unit/Financial 
Intelligence Unit and used with the donated fingerprinting software 
to combat crime.  It is in excellent condition. 
-Four Dell Dimension 4700 Workstation were donated to the Police 
Forensics Unit.  They are located at the Police Forensics 
Unit/Financial Intelligence Unit and used with the donated 
fingerprinting software to combat crime.  They are in excellent 
condition. 
-Six Biometrics Fingerprint Scanners were donated to the Police 
Forensics Unit.  They are located at the Police Forensics 
Unit/Financial Intelligence Unit and used with the donated 
fingerprinting software to combat crime.  They are in excellent 
condition. 
-One Link System 14 Port SRG22 was donated to the Police Forensics 
Unit. It is located at the Police Forensics Unit and used to support 
the combating of money laundering. It is in excellent condition. 
-One Link System 24 Port Switch was donated to the Police Forensics 
Unit.  It is located at the Police Forensics Unit/Financial 
Intelligence Unit and used with the donated fingerprinting software 
to combat crime.  It is in excellent condition. 
-One fingerprint matching software was donated to the Police 
Forensics Unit.  Post learned in January 2008 that the scanner used 
to bulk scan fingerprint cards into the system does not work 
properly because the fingerprint cards are not a standard size. 
Approximately 7% of fingerprint records were scanned in one-by-one, 
and only those on the right size of paper. 
The biometric fingerprint scanners do work, but the suspect must be 
transported to the location that has the scanners.  The software 
does not accept fingerprints from various sources, and needs to be 
modified.  In addition, the software is not correctly matching 
fingerprints from the database, often pulling the fingerprints of 
the wrong person by mistake.  According to the police, the original 
contractor quoted 10,000 USD to fix the 
database software.  Since January 2008, Post's Law Enforcement 
Working Group (LEWG) has explored possible solutions and is in the 
final stages of coordination with the Police Commissioner prior to 
awarding a contract to a software contractor modify the software and 
also add additional features. 
 
Communications Equipment: 
-One DVD Player was donated to the Police TIP Unit in order to set 
up a Police TIP Office in Paramaribo.  It is located in the Police 
TIP Office to support combating TIP and is in good condition. 
-One Toshiba Flatscreen TV was donated to the Police TIP Unit in 
order to set up a Police TIP Office in Paramaribo. It is located in 
the Police TIP Office to support combating TIP and is in good 
condition. 
-One Telephone Fax was donated to the Police TIP Unit in order to 
set up a Police TIP Office in Paramaribo.  They are located in the 
Police TIP Office to support combating TIP and are in good 
condition. 
-One copy machine image runner and six toner cartridges were donated 
to the Financial Intelligence Unit.  It is located in the Financial 
Intelligence Unit to support combating money laundering and is in 
excellent condition. 
-One fax machine was donated to the Financial Intelligence Unit.  It 
is located in the Financial Intelligence Unit to support combating 
money laundering and is in partially working condition. 
 
Miscellaneous Equipment: 
-One refrigerator was donated to the Police TIP Unit in order to set 
up a Police TIP Office. It is located at the Police TIP Office for 
combating TIP and is in good condition. 
-Three vertical blinds were donated to the Police TIP Unit in order 
to set up a Police TIP Office.  They are located in the Police TIP 
Office for combating TIP and are in good condition. 
-Two paper shredders were donated to the Police TIP Unit in order to 
set up a Police TIP Office.  They are located in the Police TIP 
Office for combating TIP and are in excellent condition. 
-Six office chairs were donated to the Police TIP Unit in order to 
set up a Police TIP Office.  They are located in the Police TIP 
Office for combating TIP and are in good condition. 
-Six desks were donated to the Police TIP Unit in order to set up a 
Police TIP Office. They are located in the Police TIP Office for 
combating TIP and are in good condition. 
-One white board/flip chart was donated to the Police TIP Unit in 
order to set up a Police TIP Office. It is located in the Police TIP 
Office for combating TIP and is in excellent condition. 
-Two metal file cabinets were donated to the Police TIP Unit in 
order to set up a Police TIP Office.  They are located in the Police 
TIP Office for combating TIP and are in excellent condition. 
-Two visitor chairs were donated to the Police TIP Unit in order to 
set up a Police TIP Office.  They are located in the Police TIP 
Office for combating TIP and are in good condition. 
One water dispenser was donated to the Police TIP Unit in order to 
set up a Police TIP Office.  It is located in the Police TIP Office 
for combating TIP and is in excellent condition. 
-One color photocopier was donated to the Police TIP Unit in order 
to set up a Police TIP Office.  It is located at the Police TIP 
Office for combating TIP and is in fine condition. 
-Two four-drawer Global file cabinets were donated to the Financial 
Intelligence Unit. They are located in the Financial Intelligence 
Unit to support combating money laundering and are in excellent 
condition. 
-Two four-drawer Hirsh file cabinets were donated to the Financial 
Intelligence Unit. They are located in the Financial Intelligence 
Unit to support combating money laundering and are in excellent 
condition. 
-One copy machine was donated to the Financial Intelligence Unit. 
It is located in the Financial Intelligence Unit to support 
combating money laundering and is in excellent condition. 
-One shredder was donated to the Financial Intelligence Unit.  It is 
located in the Financial Intelligence Unit to support combating 
money laundering and is in excellent condition. 
-One conference table   was donated to the Financial Intelligence 
Unit.  It is located in the Financial Intelligence Unit to support 
combating money laundering and is in excellent condition. 
-Seven conference chairs were donated to the Financial Intelligence 
Unit.  They are located in the Financial Intelligence Unit to 
support combating money laundering and are in excellent condition. 
-Five office desks were donated to the Financial Intelligence Unit. 
They are located in the Financial Intelligence Unit to support 
combating money laundering and are in excellent condition. 
-Five office chairs were donated to the Financial Intelligence Unit. 
 They are located in the Financial Intelligence Unit to support 
combating money laundering and are in excellent condition. 
-One two-drawer Fire King Safe was donated to the Financial 
Intelligence Unit.  It is located in the Financial Intelligence Unit 
to support combating money laundering and is in excellent 
condition. 
-Fifteen pairs Bates WP Zipper Boots were donated to the Arrest 
Team.  During end-use monitoring the Regional Security Officer did 
not observe these boots. 
-Fifteen Tactical Squad Suits were donated to the Arrest Team. 
During end-use monitoring we learned that most were issued and in 
use by the Arrest Team.  The Arrest Team has responsibility for 
arresting the most dangerous and armed criminals.  The Regional 
Security Officer was able to inspect a few which had not been issued 
and were in good condition. 
-Fifteen Special Missions Vests were donated to the Arrest Team. 
During end-use monitoring we learned that most were issued and in 
use by the Arrest Team.  The Arrest Team has responsibility for 
arresting the most dangerous and armed criminals.  The Regional 
Security Officer was able to inspect a few which had not been issued 
and were in good condition. 
-Fifteen Ballistic Helmets were donated to the Arrest Team.  These 
helmets are used by the Arrest Team in special cases only.  The 
Arrest Team has responsibility for arresting the most dangerous and 
armed criminals.  They are located at the Arrest Team headquarters 
and are in excellent condition. 
-Fifteen Face Shields Direct Mount were donated to the Arrest Team. 
These helmets are used by the Arrest Team in special cases only. 
The Arrest Team has responsibility for arresting the most dangerous 
and armed criminals.  They are located at the Arrest Team 
headquarters and are in excellent condition. 
-Fifteen Tactical Elbow Pads were donated to the Arrest Team. 
During end-use monitoring we learned that most were issued and in 
use by the Arrest Team.  The Arrest Team has responsibility for 
arresting the most dangerous and armed criminals.  The Regional 
Security Officer was able to inspect a few which had not been issued 
and were in excellent condition. 
-Fifteen Tactical Knee Pads were donated to the Arrest Team.  During 
end-use monitoring we learned that most were issued and in use by 
the Arrest Team.  The Arrest Team has responsibility for arresting 
the most dangerous and armed criminals.  The Regional Security 
Officer was able to inspect a few which had not been issued and were 
in excellent condition. 
-Fifteen pairs Tactical Black Gloves were donated to the Arrest 
Team.  During end-use monitoring we learned that most were issued 
and in use by the Arrest Team.  The Arrest Team has responsibility 
for arresting the most dangerous and armed criminals.  The Regional 
Security Officer was able to inspect a few which had not been issued 
and were in excellent condition. 
-Thirty Maglites were donated to the Arrest Team.  During end-use 
monitoring we were not able to observe them and were told they were 
locked in a separate storage area. 
-Two DE-TT Dynamic Entry Twin Turbos were donated to the Arrest 
Team.  They were located at the Arrest Team headquarters and in 
excellent condition. 
-Thirty Phoneix Flashlight Rings were donated to the Arrest Team. 
During end-use monitoring we learned that most were issued and in 
use by the Arrest Team.  The Arrest Team has responsibility for 
arresting the most dangerous and armed criminals.  The Regional 
Security Officer was able to inspect a few which had not been issued 
and were in good condition. 
-Thirty Ceramic Rifle Plates were donated to the Arrest Team. 
During end-use monitoring we learned that most were issued and in 
use by the Arrest Team.  The Arrest Team has responsibility for 
arresting the most dangerous and armed criminals.  The Regional 
Security Officer was able to inspect a few which had not been issued 
and were in good condition. 
-Two Backpack Entry Kits were donated to the Arrest Team.  During 
end-use monitoring we learned that both were issued and in use by 
the Arrest Team.  The Arrest Team has responsibility for arresting 
the most dangerous and armed criminals.  The Regional Security 
Officer was able to inspect one of the kits which was in excellent 
condition, and was told the other was locked in a separate storage 
area. 
-Two Entry Shields with Light/Viewport/Case were donated to the 
Arrest Team.  During end-use monitoring we learned that both were 
issued and in use by the Arrest Team.  The Arrest Team has 
responsibility for arresting the most dangerous and armed criminals. 
 The Regional Security Officer was able to inspect one of the two, 
which was in good condition, and was told the other was locked in a 
separate storage area. 
 
UNMONITORED COMMODITIES: 
 
Unmonitored Computer Equipment: 
The following computer equipment was donated to the Surinamese 
Police Force (KPS) and was not monitored this cycle.  Some of this 
equipment was monitored in 2007 EUM cycle. 
29 PC Intel Pentiums 4 
37 Internal Fax Modems 
37 Color Monitors 
37 UPS 
37 CD Drivers 
1 Laser Printer 
1 Dell Notebook 
1 Projector 
8 PC Intel Pentiums 4 
 
The following computer equipment donated to the Police Ombudsman 
Unit was not monitored this cycle.  All of this equipment was 
monitored in the 2007 EUM cycle. 
4 PC Intel Pentiums 4 
4 Internal Fax Modems 
4 AOC 17" Color monitors 
4 UPS' 
4 CDRW Drives 
 
The following computer equipment donated to the Vehicle Inspection 
Unit was not monitored this cycle.  All of this equipment was 
monitored in the 2007 EUM cycle. 
8 CPUs with monitors and keyboards 
1 Computer Scanner 
Computer Software and Supplies for Vehicle Database 
2 Laser Network Printers 
1 16 Port Network Switch 
1 UPS 500 VA Switch 
1 Microsoft Windows 2003 Sever STD 5 User UC 
1 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional 
4 Belkin Home Office UPS Systems USZB 650 VA 
 
The following computer equipment donated to the Cantonal Court in 
2006 was not monitored this cycle.  All of this equipment was 
monitored in the 2007 EUM cycle. 
9 Dell CPUs with monitors and keyboards 
1 Central Server 
2 Scanners 
1 Ethernet Switch 
1 APC Battery Back-up for Server 
 
The following computer equipment donated Attorney General's Office 
was not monitored this cycle.  All but three of the computers (in 
locked offices) were monitored in the 2007 EUM cycle. 
10 Dell Computers 
3 HP Printers 
 
Unmonitored Communications Equipment: 
The following communications equipment donated to the KPS was not 
monitored the cycle.  The RSO conducted both primary monitoring and 
secondary monitoring (though documentation) of the equipment in the 
2007 EUM cycle. 
60 Motorola Pro 5550 Portable Radio Units c.w. Battery and Charger 
Belt 
3 Multi Rapid Charger 6 Units 
1 set of Rib Bop Programming accessories 
10 Single MTS Rapid Chargers 
20 Portable Antennas 
20 Single GTX Radio Chargers 
7 Power Supply Mobile Spectra Radios 
100 MTS Portable Batteries 
100 GTX Batteries 
40 Dispatch Centers Batteries 
12 Repeater Site Batteries 
8 Repeater Batteries (Conventional and Trucking) 
2 Microwave Links 
1 Fax Phone 
 
The following communications equipment donated to the Police Academy 
was not monitored this cycle.  It was monitored in the 2007 EUM 
cycle. 
Translation Equipment: 1 Tabletop Transmitter, 1 Headset Microphone, 
50 One Channel Wireless Receivers, 1 Carrying Case 
4 Extra-Talk Radios 
6 Fax Machines 
4 Fax Machines 
1 Motorola Pro550 portable unit, charger and battery 
2 Motorola RF Links with receiver, repeater housing, interface, 
etc. 
 
The communications equipment donated to the Special Surveillance 
Unit was not monitored this cycle.  The items were monitored in the 
2007 EUM cycle. 
1 SONY Mavica Digital Camera 
2 Micro-Cassette Recorders 
2 SONY MVCCD500CD Mavicas with lens and telephoto lens 
2 Digital 8 Handycam Camcorders and Camcorder Lenses 
3 Binoculars 
 
STATUS--INVENTORIES 
 
¶A.  Aircraft -- Not applicable. 
 
¶B. Vehicles 
 
Recipient Organization   Inventory 
 
Police TIP Unit: 
1998 Toyota Caldina Station Wagon  One 
Green, Chassis No. AT21113011796  In Good Condition 
 
1998 Toyota Regius Station Wagon  One 
White, Chassis No. KCH400010654  In Good Condition 
 
2006 Xinkai Pickup HXK1021S  One 
Grey, Chassis No. LTA 1278216X125751 Engine in Excellent Mechanical 
Condition but has body damage (Post has investigated this and it 
appears to have experienced saltwater/rust damage when shipped to 
Suriname.) 
 
Arrest Team: 
Nissan Urvan 3.0 Diesel              One 
Chassis No. JN1TG4E25Z-0718372            Minor Damage Due to 
Running Vehicle Off-Road 
 
Judicial Intelligence Unit: 
1993 Toyota Corona            One 
VIN ST 190-4019421             Secondary Monitoring. Vehicle donated 
in 1994 
                       is said to be in "passable" condition 
 
Anti-Narcotics Unit 
1995 Used Toyota Landcruiser          One 
Chassis No. HZJ750039454           As in 2007 monitoring, has 
transmission problems 
 
1996 Used Toyota Landcruiser          One 
Chassis No. HZJ80029669           As in 2007 monitoring, has 
transmission problems 
 
 
¶C. Vessels -- Arrest Team 
Aluma- craft all welded boat           One 
1 motor (40 hp) and 1 trailer           Fair Condition 
 
 
¶D. Weapons - Not applicable 
 
¶E. UNMONITORED INVENTORIES 
 
Unmonitored vehicles: 
 
Location       Inventory 
Located at U.S. Embassy, City Police Office, or Police Liaison 
Bureau 
 
Reconditioned 1997 Toyota Corolla station wagon One 
White, Chassis no. EE103-6013635 
Donated in 2004 
 
Reconditioned 1997 Toyota Corolla station wagon One 
White, Chassis no. EE103-6018358 
Donated in 2004 
 
Reconditioned 1997 Toyota Corolla station wagon One 
White, Chassis no. EE102-6000814 
Donated in 2004 
 
Unmonitored Vessels: 
Maritime Police. 
Aluma-craft all welded boat, 1 motor (60 hp)         One 
Trailer              One 
 
STATUS-SERVICES 
 
Unmonitored completed construction projects: 
The Renovation of the Police Academy Classroom Building (Police) was 
not monitored this cycle, but was monitored the 2007 EUM cycle. 
 
PROGRAM IMPACT: 
 
Suriname's Police, law enforcement agencies, and courts receiving 
assistance appear to use all resources provided in an effective 
manner and are extremely appreciative of any and all assistance. 
Post's INL program has strengthened GOS' institutional capacity to 
make real progress in its fight against narcotics trafficking and 
related crimes within its borders.  The success of the program has 
also deepened and strengthened our bilateral relationship and 
cooperation. 
 
While it is difficult to ascribe specific law enforcement victories 
to specific INL-donated items, Post can provide the following data. 
Figures for counternarcotics show that in 2008 law enforcement 
seized 228.1 kilograms (kg) of cocaine, 123 kg of cannabis, 785 MDMA 
(ecstasy) tablets and 3,346.4 grams of heroin.  A total of 582 
people were arrested for drug-related offenses.  In addition to 
these interdictions, USG law enforcement intelligence shows a 
possible trafficking shift from Suriname to Guyana as the cost per 
kilogram in Suriname is now higher than in Guyana.  Costs per 
kilogram in Suriname have risen due to an increase in security costs 
for shipments. 
 
INL material donations complemented work done in-country by the DEA. 
 In 2008, the DEA provided counternarcotics training to several 
units of the KPS and provided technical assistance to the KPS in 
narcotics and money laundering investigations. 
 
PROBLEMS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN 
 
¶A. Unmonitored resources.  In 2007, Post conducted 100% primary EUM 
of all donated items.  Therefore, based on this and a staffing 
shortage at Post, Post decided to do only a percentage of primary 
monitoring in 2008.  Post therefore planned to EUM only one-third of 
the inventory in 2008.  Post plans to continue this monitoring on a 
"rolling basis," and in 2009, Post will again monitor one-third of 
the inventory (different items than those monitored in 2008). 
 
¶B. Repair and maintenance of commodities.  It is our LEWG policy not 
to pay recurring costs such as repair and maintenance, which should 
be included in the recipients' budgets.  An exception to this is the 
pending grant paperwork to buy the Police TIP Unit a second 4WD 
vehicle out of a combination of INL and G/TIP funds, since the 
vehicle purchased in 2006 has serious recurring maintenance issues. 
 
 
¶C. Lack of Use and Misuse of Commodities:  Post discovered in our 
2007 EUM that the Criminal Fingerprint Database was not being fully 
utilized because there are different sizes of fingerprint cards. 
Post worked with the software contractor and the KPS in 2008 to come 
up with a plan to use INL funds to adjust the programming of the 
database.  This project is slated to take place in 2009). 
 
¶D. Disposal of Commodities: Post notes especially that some "big 
ticket items," such as vehicles donated to the Anti-Narcotics Unit 
some years ago, may be at end of their useful lives and will look 
into working in 2009 with the recipient on the disposal of these 
items in order to remove them from the INL EUM inventory. 
 
¶E. Other problems: All Government of Suriname offices welcomed 
Post's inspections of the INL items.  Due to staff shortage and 
limited travel funds, it is not possible to do EUM to smaller items 
that have been disbursed through the country.  It is a three and 
four hour drive to the east and west borders, and the jungle 
interior of the country is not easily accessible by car.  As such, 
Post does not visit counterpart sites or cities but relies on 
secondary monitoring for these items. 
 
SCHREIBER HUGHES