Sec. 1014. Clarification of inspector general authorities concerning overseas contingency operations
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Section 8L(d)(2) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 ( 5 U.S.C. App. 8L(d)(2) ) is amended— in subparagraph (D)— in clause (i), by striking to exercise responsibility for discharging oversight responsibilities in accordance with this Act with respect to such matter and inserting to identify and coordinate with the Inspector General with primary jurisdiction over the matter to ensure effective oversight ; and by adding at the end the following new clause: Upon the written request of an Inspector General with primary jurisdiction over a matter with respect to the contingency operation, and with the approval of the lead Inspector General, an Inspector General specified in subsection
(c)may provide investigative support or may conduct an independent investigation of an allegation of criminal activity by United States personnel, contractors, subcontractors, grantees, or vendors within the theater of operations that relates to the matter. If the lead Inspector General determines that no Inspector General has primary jurisdiction over the matter, the lead Inspector General may conduct an independent investigation or may request that another Inspector General specified in subsection
(c)conduct an independent investigation. ; and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: An Inspector General responsible for conducting oversight of any program or operation performed in support of the contingency operation shall coordinate such oversight activities with the lead Inspector General and shall provide information requested by the lead Inspector General relating to the lead Inspector General’s responsibilities specified in subparagraphs (B), (C), and (G). .