Inspector general oversight during lapse in appropriations

Section 406(g) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Oversight during lapse in appropriations Notwithstanding any other provision of law and in addition to any other authority, during a lapse in appropriations, an Inspector General may incur obligations in advance of appropriations— (A) for such amounts as may be necessary and at a rate for operations and under the authority and conditions as provided in the most recently enacted appropriations Acts; and (B) to perform the duties of the Office with respect to any program and operation of the establishment that continues during the lapse in appropriations..