US SB3643

Establishes the Office of the Special Inspector General for Program Fraud to conduct independent audits and investigations of federal child assistance programs, including child care and child nutrition programs administered by HHS, USDA, and other federal agencies.

The Special Inspector General would be appointed by the President with Senate confirmation within 30 days of enactment, compensated at Executive Schedule Level IV, and given authority to hire staff, issue subpoenas, and enter into contracts for audits and studies.

Requires quarterly reports to Congress detailing all obligations, expenditures, and revenues for child assistance programs, including contract information, and mandates public availability of reports on a government website.

Authorizes $10 million for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with the office set to terminate on September 30, 2027, followed by a final report to congressional committees.

Grants the Inspector General independence from agency interference in conducting audits and investigations, while requiring coordination with existing Inspectors General at HHS, USDA, and other covered agencies.