SIGAR HIGH-RISK LIST

HIGH-RISK LIST
educated guesses based upon imperfect information. Nevertheless, policy decisions must
be made and adjusted based upon honestly measured results. If after 15 years and so much
blood and treasure invested in Afghanistan, we cannot be honest about our successes and
failures, we are not only leaving the Afghans in a precarious position, but also putting the
entire mission there at risk.
SIGAR’s Ongoing and Future Support of the U.S. Mission
SIGAR does not determine or develop policy, but provides tough, fair, and effective reporting
that helps guide U.S. policy and decision makers. When SIGAR becomes concerned
about how U.S. taxpayer dollars are spent, SIGAR makes it clear to Congress, the relevant
agencies, and the public. This work continues. To date, $7.5 billion of appropriated reconstruction
funds remain in the pipeline awaiting disbursement.
SIGAR’s Investigations Directorate is currently conducting 259 investigations, and
SIGAR is the only U.S. oversight agency in Afghanistan still conducting inspections of
reconstruction projects, despite the fact that approximately 90 infrastructure projects
valued at nearly $800 million are currently planned or are under construction. In addition,
SIGAR’s Lessons Learned Program continues its work to identify enduring lessons and
craft actionable recommendations to help the U.S. government improve current and future
reconstruction efforts.
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SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL I AFGHANISTAN RECONSTRUCTION