Special Inspector General for Ukraine Assistance Act

Special Inspector General for Ukraine Assistance Act

This bill establishes the Office of the Special Inspector General for Ukraine Assistance, led by the Special Inspector General for Ukraine Assistance. The Special Inspector General shall be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.

The duties of the office include

• conducting, supervising, and coordinating audits and investigations of the amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for the military and nonmilitary support of Ukraine, and of the programs, operations, and contracts carried out utilizing such funds;
• establishing, maintaining, and overseeing such systems, procedures, and controls as the office considers appropriate for such audits and investigations; and
• coordinating with the Inspectors General of the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of State, and the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Whenever information or assistance requested by the office is unreasonably refused or not provided, the office shall report the circumstances to the State Department or DOD and to Congress without delay.

The office shall submit a report to Congress on a quarterly basis.

Bill 118 hr 2445, also known as the Special Inspector General for Ukraine Assistance Act, was introduced in the US Congress to establish an independent inspector general to oversee US assistance to Ukraine. The purpose of this bill is to ensure transparency and accountability in the distribution of aid to Ukraine, particularly in light of recent events involving US-Ukraine relations.

The bill outlines the duties and responsibilities of the special inspector general, including conducting audits and investigations of US assistance programs in Ukraine, reporting findings to Congress and the public, and making recommendations for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of aid programs. The inspector general is also tasked with preventing fraud, waste, and abuse in the distribution of aid to Ukraine.

Additionally, the bill requires the inspector general to submit regular reports to Congress on the status of US assistance programs in Ukraine, including any challenges or obstacles faced in implementing aid programs. The inspector general is also required to provide recommendations for improving the oversight and management of US assistance to Ukraine. Overall, the Special Inspector General for Ukraine Assistance Act aims to ensure that US assistance to Ukraine is being used effectively and efficiently, and that taxpayer dollars are being spent responsibly. By establishing an independent inspector general to oversee aid programs in Ukraine, this bill seeks to promote accountability and transparency in US-Ukraine relations.