; (2) issue findings and recommendations for actions to address such problems; and (3) report periodically to Congress on any progress made in implementing actions to address such problems. (c) Access to information In carrying out this section, the Inspector General may exercise authorities granted to the Inspector General under subsections (a) and (b) of section 6 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.). (d) Authorizations of appropriations (1) Funding There are authorized to be appropriated to the Attorney General for use by the Inspector General of the Department of Justice such sums as may be necessary to cover expenses associated with activities pursuant to the authority exercised under this section. (2) Reimbursable agreement In the absence of an appropriation under this subsection for an expense referred to in paragraph (1), the Inspector General and the Board shall have a reimbursable agreement to cover such expense. 14. Evaluation and audit of Board (a) In general To promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of the programs, operations, and activities of the Board, the Comptroller General of the United States shall evaluate and audit the programs and expenditures of the Board. Such evaluation and audit shall be conducted at least annually, but may be conducted as determined necessary by the Comptroller General or the appropriate congressional committees. (b) Responsibility of comptroller general The Comptroller General shall evaluate and audit Board programs, operations, and activities, including— (1) information management and security, including privacy protection of personally identifiable information; (2) resource management; (3) workforce development; (4) procurement and contracting planning, practices and policies; (5) the extent to which the Board follows leading practices in selected management areas