Pub. L. 100-453, tit. V, sec. 504

Sec. 504. The Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 403a et seq.) is amended by adding after section 16 the following new section: “reports of inspector general activities “Sec. 17. The Director of Central Intelligence shall furnish to the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives the following reports relating to the activities of the Inspector General at the Central Intelligence Agency. “(a) A report made at the time any Inspector General is selected by the Director of Central Intelligence, specifying the name of the person selected, and certifying that such selection was made without regard to political affiliation. Such report shall also include a certification that the person selected meets Central Intelligence Agency security requirements and has had prior senior experience in the foreign intelligence field. It should also describe the background of such person as it relates to his or her experience in accounting, law, financial analysis, management analysis, public administration, or other field directly relevant to the performance of functions assigned the Inspector General. “(b) A report made at the time any Inspector General is removed by the Director of Central Intelligence, specifying the basis for such removal. “(c) Semiannual reports, to be furnished not later than June 30 and December 31 of each year, summarizing the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the preceding six-month period. Such reports shall include: (i) a certification that such activities have been carried out in accordance with accepted Federal standards for inspections, investigations, and audits; (ii) a certification that the Inspector General has had full and direct access to all information relevant to his activities; (iii) a description of any violation of law or willful violation of regulations, or any evidence of serious fraud, waste and abuse, identified during the reporting period; and (iv) the status of corrective actions taken during the reporting period in response to Inspector General recommendations. “(d) A report of any decision made by the Director of Central Intelligence to prohibit the Inspector General from initiating, carrying out, or completing any audit, inspection, or investigation within the Central Intelligence Agency, to be made within seven days of such decision. “(e) A report of any other decision made by the Director of Central Intelligence which would substantially affect the ability of the Inspector General to carry out his duties and responsibilities. Such 102 STAT. 1911 report shall include the position of the Inspector General with respect to such decision, and be transmitted within seven days to the committees.”.