Ukraine Aid Oversight Act

Ukraine Aid Oversight Act

The bill expands the duties and authorities of the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction to include oversight over aid to Ukraine. The bill also renames the office to the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction and Ukraine Aid.

In addition to its existing duties relating to oversight of Afghanistan reconstruction activities, the renamed office's duties shall include (1) conducting and coordinating audits and investigations of the handing of funds made available for aid to Ukraine, and (2) monitoring and reviewing contracts and activities involving those funds.

The Special Inspector General shall report directly to, and be under the general supervision of, the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense.

Federal agencies may not prevent the office from carrying out any audit or investigation related to aid to Ukraine.

The office shall terminate on September 30, 2027.

Bill 118 s 2552, also known as the Ukraine Aid Oversight Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide oversight and accountability for the aid that the United States provides to Ukraine.

The bill outlines specific requirements for the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to report to Congress on the assistance provided to Ukraine. This includes detailed information on the amount of aid given, how it is being used, and the impact it is having on the country.

Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress on the progress of Ukraine in implementing reforms and combating corruption. This report must include an assessment of the effectiveness of the aid provided by the United States in supporting these efforts. Overall, the Ukraine Aid Oversight Act aims to ensure that the aid provided to Ukraine is being used effectively and that the country is making progress in important areas such as reform and anti-corruption measures. By requiring regular reports to Congress, this bill seeks to hold the government accountable for the aid it provides to Ukraine.