HR 928 · 110th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Inspector General Reform Act of 2008

Introduced 2007-02-08· Sponsored by Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 110-409.(2008-10-14)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2008-09-27
Roll #661
Yea 414Nay 0
Democrats
225 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
189 Yea·0 Nay
PassedHouse · 2008-09-27
Roll #661
Yea 414Nay 0
Democrats
225 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
189 Yea·0 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Improving Government Accountability Act - Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to allow an Inspector General (IG) to be removed from office prior to the expiration of his or her term only on the grounds of either: (1) permanent incapacity; (2) inefficiency; (3) neglect of duty; (4) malfeasance; or (5) conviction of a felony or conduct involving moral turpitude. Establishes the term of office of each IG as seven years and permits reappointment. Makes similar amendments respecting the appointment of IGs of certain designated federal entities. Authorizes an IG to annually transmit an appropriation estimate and request to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and to the appropriate congressional committees, in addition to the head of the establishment concerned. Requires the President to include in each annual budget specified IG appropriation information. Establishes within the Executive Branch the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency to increase the professionalism and effectiveness of personnel in IG offices. Establishes an Integrity Committee for the Council to review and refer for investigation allegations that are made against IGs …

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 928, Improving Government Accountability Act

Sep 27, 2007

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on August 2, 2007</p>

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H.R. 928, Improving Government Accountability Act

Sep 27, 2007

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on August 2, 2007

Full CBO report ↗

Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (7)

5 Democrats2 Republicans