WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump removed the inspector general (IG) who was to oversee the government's US$2.3 trillion COVID-19 response, a ...
US President Donald Trump addresses the daily COVID-19 task force briefing at the White House in Washington, Apr 3, 2020. WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump removed the inspector general who was to oversee the government's US$2.3 trillion COVID-19 response, a spokeswoman for the official's office said on Tuesday , fueling concerns in Congress about oversight of the relief package.
But Trump has since designated the Environmental Protection Agency's inspector general to be the new acting Pentagon IG, a spokeswoman said, meaning Fine is not eligible for the role overseeing the coronavirus package, known as the Cares Act. "We will continue to exercise our oversight to ensure that this historic investment of taxpayer dollars is being used wisely and efficiently," she said in a statement.
"We have a lot of IGs in from the Obama era. And, as you know, it’s a presidential decision," Trump told reporters.The fiscal stimulus bill is unleashing a flood of money for families and businesses, and has created three watchdog groups consisting of federal officials and lawmakers. Pelosi announced a fourth oversight body, a select House committee, last week.
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