To protect taxpayers by improving financial accountability at the Department of Homeland Security.

SA 1457. Mr. BENNET submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to
amendment SA 1373 proposed by Mr. Reid (for Mr. Byrd (for himself, Mr.
Inouye, and Mrs. Murray)) to the bill H.R. 2892, making appropriations
for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2010, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on
the table; as follows:

On page 3, line 13, insert ``: Provided, That of the total
amount made available under this heading, $5,000,000 shall
not be obligated until the Chief Financial Officer or an
individual acting in such capacity submits a financial
management improvement plan that addresses the
recommendations outlined in the Department of Homeland
Security Office of Inspector General report # OIG-09-72,
including yearly measurable milestones, to the Committees on
Appropriations of the Senate and the House of
Representatives: Provided further, That the plan described in
the preceding proviso shall be submitted not later than
January 4, 2010'' before the period.
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