SENSE OF SENATE RELATING TO DOT INSPECTOR GENERAL.

SEC. 523. SENSE OF SENATE RELATING TO DOT INSPECTOR GENERAL. It is the sense of the Senate that the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the Inspector General Act of 1978 has oversight responsibilities and may conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to any funds appropriated by the Congress and made available for any programs or operations at Washington108 STAT. 1603 National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport, and that the Inspector General shall— (1) provide leadership and coordination and recommend policies for activities designed to promote the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of such programs and operations; (2) act to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such programs and operations; and (3) inform the Secretary and the Congress about problems and deficiencies relating to the administration of such programs and operations.