Powers/Functions
In This Section
- Audit and review stimulus spending either on its own or in collaboration with federal Inspectors General.
- Issue subpoenas to carry out its audit and review responsibilities.
- Refer instances of fraud, waste and mismanagement to federal Inspectors General.
- Hold public hearings and compel testimony through subpoenas.
- Enter into the contracts for audits, studies, analyses and other services with public agencies and private entities.
- Review whether there are sufficient and qualified acquisition and grant personnel overseeing Recovery Act funds.
- Submit quarterly and annual reports to the President and Congress as well as "flash reports" on potential problems that require immediate attention.
- Make recommendations to federal agencies on measures to prevent fraud, waste and mismanagement of Recovery Act funds.