The BEACON Act would create a new Inspector General position within the Executive Office of the President to oversee and audit presidential operations, requiring the President to appoint this official within 120 days of the bill's enactment. The Inspector General would have broad authority to conduct audits, investigations, and issue subpoenas, though the President could restrict access to sensitive matters involving confidential sources, intelligence, or undercover operations—but only with 30-day notice to Congress explaining the restriction. The bill requires the Inspector General to submit detailed semiannual reports to Congress detailing findings, corrective actions, and any instances where information access was denied, and mandates two evaluations within the first two years to assess whether classified materials are being properly handled in the presidential office. This legislation would establish independent oversight of the executive branch, a function that currently does not exist, and ensure congressional committees receive regular transparency reports about presidential office operations.
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