| Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Inspector General |
| Nominator | President |
| Constituting instrument | Section 4018 of the CARES Act |
| Formation | 2020 |
| Website | www |
The Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery (SIGPR) is an Inspector General position created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 to oversee spending of government funds in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. The position was included at the insistence of congressional Democrats.[1] The SIGPR is nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
The position, as specified in Section 4018 of the CARES Act, is authorized to
conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations of the making, purchase, management, and sale of loans, loan guarantees, and other investments made by the Secretary of the Treasury under any program established by the Secretary under this Act, and the management by the Secretary of any program established under this Act.[2]
- ^ Johnson, Martin (28 March 2020). "Trump asserts power to decide what info inspector general gives Congress about stimulus package". The Hill. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- ^ "Pub.L. 116–136 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act" (PDF). govinfo.gov. Retrieved 8 April 2020.