Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR) – Information on a Special Department of Defense Program to Foster Economic Recovery in Iraq, July 29, 2008

“Relief and Reconstruction Fund; therefore, SIGIR focused heavily on audits of Iraq reconstruction projects. But in recent years, the Congress has increased SIGIR’s oversight authority over other funds that provide support to Iraq relief and reconstruction activities. This report provides information on the Department of Defense (DoD) Task Force to Improve Business and Stability Operations in Iraq (Task Force), and its efforts to support economic development and recovery in Iraq. Specifically, it provides information on the financial resources devoted to the Task Force, and the major areas of economic development assistance, along with examples of completed and planned projects. This is the first of several reviews planned by SIGIR to compare, contrast, and otherwise assess the various economic support initiatives in Iraq that are funded by the United States.”