“As underscored in this report to Congress, USAID Office of Inspector General’s independent oversight of foreign assistance programs is unique. Our mission is bolstered by longstanding relationships with bilateral and multilateral oversight counterparts including in Israel and Ukraine; a deep knowledge of complex humanitarian and development programs; and a passion to ensure integrity over taxpayer-funded foreign assistance.
Our 44-year commitment to timely and rigorous oversight of U.S. foreign assistance programs continues unabated, despite significant policy and structural changes during this reporting period to the agencies we oversee. Changes in the aid and development space made our independent oversight role—ensuring the efficient and effective use of taxpayer dollars and holding accountable those who defrauded foreign assistance programs—all the more important.
While USAID OIG does not have the authority to set or direct foreign assistance policy, our comprehensive oversight work and expertise informs those who do.”
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