New watchdog office would audit all U.S. aid sent to Ukraine

What does this do?

This bill establishes an Office of the Inspector General for Ukraine to track and audit all U.S. military and economic aid sent to Ukraine since January 2022. The office would investigate fraud, waste, duplicate payments, and misuse of funds, and publish quarterly public reports in English and Ukrainian. It would operate independently from the State and Defense Departments, though it technically reports to their Secretaries, and would shut down after five years with a final report.

Who does it affect?

The bill affects the State Department, Defense Department, and USAID, plus contractors and organizations receiving Ukraine aid funding. Congress would gain more detailed oversight, and Ukraine's government would face added scrutiny over its use of U.S. assistance.

Why does it matter?

Taxpayers would gain increased transparency into how funds supporting Ukraine are spent, while agencies and recipients would face new independent scrutiny and reporting requirements.

What does it cost, and who pays?

• $70 million to fund the office
• money redirected from Ukraine aid fund