For the 18th year in a row, the finances of the U.S. House were found to be clear of any inappropriate spending in 2015, an inspector general announced Tuesday.
House Administration Committee Chairwoman Candice Miller, R-Mich., said the determination was made by the House’s Office of Inspector General, which released the 2015 financial statement audit to the chamber. The audit examined the finances needed to run House operations, including the spending in the office of individual members.
“These audits help the House plan for and track numerous milestones so that we retain the highest standards of accountability and constantly strengthen our foundation for many years to come,” Miller said.
House Republicans have introduced a $3.48 billion spending bill for House operations and joint operations with the Senate in fiscal 2017.
House operations include the U.S. Capitol Police as well as the Library of Congress and the Government Accountability Office, among other expenses.
According to Miller, the House received its “first ever” clean financial audit in 1999.
