US has released strategic surveillance plan with assistance to Ukraine
The Offices of Inspectors General at the US Pentagon, the State Department and the US Agency for International Development have released the Joint Strategic Oversight Plan for Fiscal Year 2023.
As Censor.NET reports this with reference to the Voice of America.
Republican congressmen Michael McCaul and Mike Rogers, in pursuit of the plan, published their own statement in support of increased oversight of US aid to Ukraine. Both head the Committees of the House of Representatives of the US Congress - on foreign affairs and on the armed forces, respectively.
"Security, economic and humanitarian aid from the US has significantly changed the situation for Ukraine as it struggles to preserve its independence. However, Congress cannot just write checks, we must also ensure the transparency and effectiveness of the use of American aid in accordance with the national security interests of the United States, - the statement said. "We welcome the recently released Joint Strategic Oversight Plan of the Inspectors General. We look forward to hearing their findings and recommendations on how to strengthen oversight of these funds and how to replenish U.S. stockpiles in a timely manner."
Both congressmen also called on the US government and its allies to urgently transfer to Ukraine the critical weapons needed to defeat Russia. "It's time for the Biden and Scholz governments to follow the example of our British and Eastern European allies – Leopard tanks, ATACMS and other high-precision long-range munitions should be approved without delay," politicians believe.
As of January 6, 2023, US government watchdogs have issued 14 reports since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and have provided findings and recommendations to improve internal controls, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency. These oversight bodies continue to monitor, audit and evaluate, the mentioned Joint Strategic Plan states.
In the House of Representatives this year, the majority went to the Republicans, and observers expect active debate and discussion of any additional spending, as well as increased scrutiny of aid allocated to Ukraine.
