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This bill establishes the Office of the Inspector General for Ukraine, a new oversight body designed to monitor and audit U.S. military and nonmilitary support for Ukraine. The Inspector General will be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, chosen based on expertise in areas like accounting, auditing, and investigations. The office will have broad responsibilities, including conducting audits and investigations of funds and programs supporting Ukraine, tracking security assistance, monitoring contracts, investigating potential overpayments or illegal actions, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. The Inspector General will report quarterly to congressional committees, providing detailed accounts of obligations, expenditures, and a comparative analysis of U.S. and NATO support to Ukraine. The office is authorized to hire personnel, obtain expert services, and coordinate with other federal agency inspectors general. Funded with $70 million for fiscal year 2025, the Office of the Inspector General for Ukraine will operate for five years, with a requirement to submit a final comprehensive forensic audit report before termination. The bill aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and effective oversight of U.S. assistance to Ukraine.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/671/all-info