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P.L. 108-106 as amended by P.L. 108-375, and the Inspector General Act of 1978 outlines these duties for the SIGIR:
- Provide for the independent and objective conduct and supervision of audits and investigations;
- Provide for the independent and objective leadership and coordination of, and recommendations on, policies designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the management of Iraq reconstruction programs and operations;
- Prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse;
- Review existing and proposed legislation and regulations and make appropriate recommendations;
- Maintain effective working relationships with other federal, state, and local governmental agencies, and non-governmental entities (NGOs) regarding the mandated duties of the Inspector General;
- Inform the Secretaries of State and Defense, and the Congress, of significant problems, abuses, and deficiencies and follow the progress of corrective actions and implementation measures;
- Comply with the audit standards of the Comptroller General; avoid duplication of Government Accountability Office (GAO) activities;
- Report violations of law to the U.S. Attorney General and report on the prosecutions and convictions that have resulted;
- Maintain records for multiple purposes, including the use of funds for the reconstruction of Iraq to facilitate future audits and investigations; and
- Submit reports (Quarterly and Semi-Annual)
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