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This bill establishes the Office of the Special Inspector General for Ukrainian Military, Economic, and Humanitarian Aid to provide independent oversight of U.S. assistance to Ukraine. The bill creates a new government office led by a Special Inspector General appointed by the President, who will be responsible for conducting audits and investigations of all U.S. aid to Ukraine provided after February 24, 2022. The Special Inspector General will have broad powers to monitor the use of funds, review contracts, investigate potential fraud or waste, and coordinate with other federal inspectors general. The office will be required to submit quarterly reports to Congress detailing aid expenditures, including specifics on contracts, grants, and funding mechanisms. The reports will be published in English, Ukrainian, and Russian to ensure transparency, though national security sensitive information can be withheld. The office is authorized $20 million in funding for fiscal year 2026 and will automatically terminate 180 days after Ukraine reconstruction funds drop below $250 million, at which point the Special Inspector General must submit a final forensic audit report. The key purpose is to ensure accountability and prevent misuse of U.S. taxpayer funds supporting Ukraine during the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/682/all-info