Code of Federal Regulations Title 5. Administrative Personnel § 5.9301.2 Authority and functions

Section 1229 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, Public Law 110–181, established the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR). SIGAR's mission under Sections 1229 and 842 of Public Law 110–181, is to provide independent oversight of the treatment, handling, and expenditure of funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the reconstruction of Afghanistan;  detect and deter fraud, waste, and abuse of U.S. funds;  and promote actions to increase program economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.