This bill creates a new Office of the Special Inspector General for Program Fraud to independently audit and investigate federal child assistance programs, such as child care and child nutrition initiatives, to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. The Special Inspector General, appointed by the President with Senate confirmation, will oversee spending across federal agencies administering these programs and coordinate with existing inspectors general at the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Agriculture, and other relevant agencies. The office is required to submit detailed quarterly reports to Congress and the public about program spending, contracts, and any investigations into improper payments or illegal conduct, with all reports published on a public website. The bill authorizes $10 million in funding for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027, and the office is set to automatically terminate on September 30, 2027, unless Congress extends it.
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