TRANSPARENCY IN ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.

SEC. 1012. [33 U.S.C. 2315a] TRANSPARENCY IN ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. (a) In General.—On the request of a non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall provide to the non-Federal interest a detailed accounting of the Federal expenses associated with a water resources project. (b) Study.— (1) In general.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018, the Secretary shall contract with the National Academy of Public Administration to carry out a study on the efficiency of the Corps Engineers current staff salaries and administrative expense procedures as compared to using a separate administrative expense account. (2) Contents.—The study under paragraph (1) shall include any recommendations of the National Academy of Public Administration for improvements to the budgeting and administrative processes that will increase the efficiency of the Corps of Engineers project delivery.