SIGIR’s archive of all reports to date — Quarterly and Semiannual Reports to Congress, Audit Reports, Congressional Testimonies and Lessons Learned Reports.

Quarterly Reports to Congress
These reports, published 30 days following the end of each fiscal-year quarter, summarize SIGIR findings including audits, inspections, investigations, and analysis of data and developments related to Iraq reconstruction progress. The activities of the Inspector General during each quarter and updates on the various SIGIR initiatives including Lessons Learned are also reported.

Testimony Before Congress
The Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction frequently provides testimony before U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate committees on SIGIR’s oversight of the U.S. reconstruction effort in Iraq.   Access the Testimony Archive.

Lessons Learned Reports
The purpose of SIGIR’s Lessons Learned Initiative is to capture and apply the lessons learned from the Iraq reconstruction experience. In February 2006, SIGIR released Iraq Reconstruction: Lessons in Human Capital Management; in August 2006, SIGIR released Iraq Reconstruction: Lessons in Contracting and Procurement; and in March 2007, SIGIR released its third and final Lessons Learned report, Iraq Reconstruction: Lessons in Program and Project Management. These three reports help satisfy SIGIR's mandate from Congress to provide recommendations that promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of the reconstruction program in Iraq.

Audit Reports
SIGIR conducts audits to determine whether programs and operations funded by the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund are being managed efficiently, effectively, economically, and achieving the desired outcomes. Audit reports include recommendations for corrective action. Audit subjects are selected according to the SIGIR Audit Plan which covers SIGIR priorities for 2005-2007.

Project Assessment Reports
SIGIR assessment teams gather contractual specifications, then travel to the project sites to inspect actual on-site efforts and accomplishments. SIGIR inspectors have brought deficiencies in planning, design work, construction, testing, and general contractor oversight to the attention of U.S. managers, so that action can be taken to improve project execution.

Other Reports
SIGIR provides links to other resources of interest under the heading "Other Reports." These include the Section 2207 reports of the Department of State, the Section 1506 reports provided by the Office of Management and Budget, and the Department of Defense Quarterly Reports on Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq.

Please address all inquiries regarding these reports to SIGIR Public Affairs by e-mail or call 703-428-1100.

2010 will be marked by two significant events:

(1) the March 7 parliamentary elections, the first since December 2005, which will determine whether a change occurs in the Prime Minister’s seat; and (2) the departure of 70,000 U.S. troops by August 31, which will formally end U.S. combat operations in Iraq. The implications and consequences of these two developments, though not directly related to reconstruction, will exert great influence on the nature and scope of the continuing U.S. effort in Iraq.

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