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Overview of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17th, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century. The Act is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression, and includes measures to modernize our nation's infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need. You can view the Recovery Act here.

Implementing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)

The GSA OIG will be implementing the provisions of the Recovery Act to the full extent of its capabilities. Additional auditors, investigators, and subject experts will be brought on board to review activities arising from the funds assigned to GSA. The GSA OIG will provide comprehensive oversight of the stimulus funds, including streamlined, up-front reviews, while maintaining its core activities, although experienced staff will be needed to begin oversight activities.

Core oversight activities include internal audits that evaluate GSA functions and programs for economy, efficiency, and effectiveness; contract audits of proposals for multiple award schedule contracts as well as high value contract modifications and claims under construction contracts; and investigations of criminal activities that impact GSA programs.