# What This Bill Does: Oversight of U.S. Aid to Ukraine

This bill creates a new watchdog position called the Special Inspector General for Ukrainian Military, Economic, and Humanitarian Aid. Think of it like hiring an independent auditor whose job is to track how the U.S. government spends money sent to Ukraine for military support, economic aid, and humanitarian assistance. The President would appoint this person, and they'd have a team to investigate whether the money is being used properly and to catch any waste, fraud, or misuse.

The Special Inspector General would have broad powers to audit spending, investigate contracts, and look into whether money is being spent efficiently. They'd examine everything from military equipment shipments to reconstruction projects to humanitarian programs. If they find problems—like overpayments, illegal activity, or wasteful spending—they can refer cases to the Department of Justice for prosecution and recovery of funds. The bill specifically protects this watchdog's independence, meaning the State Department and Defense Department can't stop them from conducting investigations or issuing subpoenas to get information.

The bill requires the Special Inspector General to publish detailed quarterly reports available to Congress and the public in English, Ukrainian, and Russian. These reports would show exactly how much money was spent, on what projects, and which companies or organizations received contracts. The reports would also include details about how the government selected contractors and whether they used competitive bidding. This transparency is meant to ensure Americans can see how their tax dollars are being used overseas.

The office would cost about $20 million per year to operate and would automatically shut down 180 days after U.S. reconstruction funding for Ukraine drops below $250 million. Before closing, the Special Inspector General would prepare a final comprehensive audit report on all the aid programs.

Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act

Wittman, Robert J.

Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act The bill establishes the Office of the Special Inspector General for Ukrainian Military, Economic, and Humanitarian Aid. The office's duties shall include conducting and coordinating audits and investigations of the handing of funds made available for aid to Ukraine.