Establishment of Temporary Organization To Facilitate United States Government Assistance for Transition in Iraq
Headline: Creates Temporary Iraq Transition Office to Manage United States Assistance
What it does: Agencies must receive support from the new office to complete remaining infrastructure projects, manage reconstruction funds, and maintain the U.S. diplomatic presence in Iraq.
- Creates a new office to oversee finishing Iraq reconstruction projects.
- Transfers staff, assets, liabilities, and records from the previous reconstruction office.
- Adds reporting and oversight responsibilities for remaining Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund monies.
Summary
This order creates the Iraq Transition Assistance Office (ITAO) inside the Department of State to help finish large infrastructure projects and support Iraq's move toward self-sufficiency while keeping a United States diplomatic presence there.
The ITAO will support U.S. departments and agencies, manage remaining Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund reporting and oversight, and take over functions and staff from the previous Iraq Reconstruction Management Office. It will be led by a Director chosen by the Secretary and operate only for the limited period allowed by law and subject to available funding.
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