Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction | Duties

P.L. 108-106 as amended by P.L. 108-375, and the Inspector General Act of 1978 outlines these duties for the SIGIR: Provide for the independent and objective conduct and supervision of audits and investigations; Provide for the independent and objective leadership and coordination of, and recommendations on, policies designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the management of Iraq reconstruction programs and operations; Prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse; Review existing and proposed legislation and regulations and make appropriate recommendations; Maintain effective working relationships with other federal, state, and local governmental agencies, and non-governmental entities (NGOs) regarding the mandated duties of the Inspector General; Inform the Secretaries of State and Defense, and the Congress, of significant problems, abuses, and deficiencies and follow the progress of corrective actions and implementation measures; Comply with the audit standards of the Comptroller General; avoid duplication of Government Accountability Office (GAO) activities; Report violations of law to the U.S. Attorney General and report on the prosecutions and convictions that have resulted; Maintain records for multiple purposes, including the use of funds for the reconstruction of Iraq to facilitate future audits and investigations; and Submit reports (Quarterly and Semi-Annual)