Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP)

The Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP) is an independent agency established to oversee and ensure accountability for the financial assistance provided by the U.S. government during the 2008 financial crisis. This program aimed to stabilize the economy by purchasing distressed assets from banks and financial institutions. SIGTARP audits and investigates how funds are used, aiming to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse, while also providing reports to Congress and the public to promote transparency in the management of taxpayer money involved in the rescue efforts.