Dec. 14, 2012

SIGAR Announces Appointment of New Assistant Inspector General for Investigations and New Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations

ARLINGTON, Va. – Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction John F. Sopko today announced the selection of veteran federal investigator Douglas J. Domin as Assistant Inspector General for Investigations. Mr.  Sopko also announced the appointment of Sharon E. Woods as Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations.“Mr. Domin and

Nov. 27, 2012

Remarks of New Inspector General John F. Sopko to SIGAR Staff

It is a pleasure and an honor to be appointed Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction by President Obama. And it's especially an honor to be able to work with all of you on this important mission - probably the most important mission in the U.S. government today, as we begin to transition security from U.S. and I.S.A.F. forces to

Oct. 17, 2012

SIGAR Audit and Investigative Teams Win CIGIE Awards for Excellence

SIGAR Audit and Investigative Teams Win CIGIE Awards for ExcellenceWashington, D.C. - Audit and investigative teams of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) were recognized on Tuesday for outstanding achievements at the 15th Annual Inspector General Community awards ceremony.The awards were presented by the Council of

Sept. 20, 2012

John F. Sopko, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, testimony before the House Subcommittee on National Security, Homeland Defense, and Foreign Operations.

Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Tierney, and Members of the Subcommittee,I am pleased to be here today to discuss the U.S. government's plans to transfer responsibility to the Afghan government for management of the petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POL) provided to the Afghan National Army (ANA).As you know, the Combined Security Transition Command –

Sept. 13, 2012

John F. Sopko, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, testimony before the House Subcommittee on National Security, Homeland Defense, and Foreign Operations. Testimony title: Department of Defense Cannot Accurately Account for over $1.1 Billion in Fuel for the Afghan National Army

Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Tierney, and Members of the Subcommittee,I am pleased to be here today to discuss the United States' efforts to help the Afghan National Army (ANA) procure, deliver, and account for the petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POL) provided to its forces. I also appreciate the opportunity to discuss our investigative work

Sept. 10, 2012

SIGAR Issues Warnings on Afghan National Army Fuel Program

SIGAR Issues Warnings on Afghan National Army Fuel ProgramArlington, Va. - The Office of Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction today issued two documents warning top Department of Defense officials of issues related to the Afghan National Army's petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) program: An interim report announcing that the

Sept. 5, 2012

John F. Sopko Visits Afghanistan August-September 2012

John F. Sopko meets with Ambassador James B. Cunningham at the U.S. Embassy-Kabul. (SIGAR photo)KABUL, Afghanistan - Special Inspector General For Afghanistan Reconstruction John F. Sopko recently concluded his inaugural visit to Afghanistan, where he toured SIGAR facilities and met with top U.S. and Coalition officials."This visit underscores my

Aug. 8, 2012

SIGAR Announces Arrival of New General Counsel and Selection of New Deputy Inspector General

SIGAR Announces Arrival of New General Counsel and Selection of New Deputy Inspector GeneralARLINGTON, Va. - Today the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) announced the arrival of Mr. John Arlington as SIGAR's new General Counsel and the selection of Mr. Gene Aloise as SIGAR's new Deputy Inspector General.In announcing

July 25, 2012

John F. Sopko statement on Air Force decision to follow SIGAR recommendation to seek reimbursement of taxpayer funds

I’m pleased to report that the U.S. Air Force has agreed to follow SIGAR’s recommendation to seek reimbursement of $4.3 million in taxpayer funds used to repair a poorly constructed military training facility in Kabul. The Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment had initially rejected the recommendation, contained in an October 2011

July 9, 2012

John F. Sopko Presents Awards to SIGAR Staffers

It is a distinct privilege in my first week in this post to present the Global War on Terrorism medal to two members of the SIGAR family for distinguished service in Afghanistan.Gabriele A. Tonsil and Maria A. “Angie” Niblock each served two years in Afghanistan for SIGAR and their country – and I want each of you to know how very proud we are of