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This bill, titled the "Special Inspector General for Program Fraud Act," establishes a new Office of the Special Inspector General for Program Fraud to conduct independent audits and investigations of programs funded for child assistance, which includes federal financial aid for activities like child care or child nutrition. The Special Inspector General, appointed by the President with Senate confirmation, will oversee policies to prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse in these programs, reporting findings to the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Agriculture, other relevant federal agency heads, and Congress. The office will have the authority to hire staff, engage experts, and enter into contracts, and will be required to submit quarterly reports on its activities and program finances to Congress, with these reports also made publicly available unless they involve ongoing criminal investigations. The bill authorizes $10 million for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund this office, which is set to terminate on September 30, 2027, after submitting a final report.

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