ent, a
programmatic and financial review of all grants
awarded by the Department to prevent, prepare
for, protect against, or respond to natural
disasters, acts of terrorism, or other man-made
disasters, excluding assistance provided under
section 203, title IV, or title V of the Robert
T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5133, 5170 et seq.,
and 5191 et seq.).
(B) Contents.--Each review under
subparagraph (A) shall, at a minimum, examine--
(i) whether the funds awarded were
used in accordance with the law,
program guidance, and State homeland
security plans or other applicable
plans; and
(ii) the extent to which funds
awarded enhanced the ability of a
grantee to prevent, prepare for,
protect against, and respond to natural
disasters, acts of terrorism, and other
man-made disasters.
(C) Authorization of appropriations.--In
addition to any other amounts authorized to be
appropriated to the Administrator, there are
authorized to be appropriated to the
Administrator for reviews under this
paragraph--
(i) $8,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2008, 2009, and 2010; and
(ii) such sums as are necessary for
fiscal year 2011, and each fiscal year
thereafter.
(3) Office of inspector general performance
audits.--
(A) In general.--In order to ensure the
effective and appropriate use of grants
administered by the Department, the Inspector
General of the Department each year shall
conduct audits of a sample of States and high-
risk urban areas that receive grants
administered by the Department to prevent,
prepare for, protect against, or respond to
natural disasters,