Enhanced Independence for Government Watchdogs and New Oversight Office
This act aims to strengthen the independence of officials who audit government spending and actions, potentially leading to better oversight of taxpayer money. It establishes a new oversight office within the Executive Office of the President to ensure greater transparency at the highest levels of government. Citizens can expect their money to be spent more responsibly.
Key points
Establishes a new Office of Inspector General within the Executive Office of the President to oversee its operations.
Limits the reasons for removing Inspectors General by the President or agency heads, increasing their independence.
Inspectors General can only be removed for inefficiency, malfeasance, or neglect of duty.
Introduced
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