; and (v) reforms to any Federal policies and programs that have the effect of incentivizing covered institutions to violate the Equal Protection Clause or title VI. (2) Maintenance of systems The Special Inspector General shall establish, maintain, and oversee such systems, procedures, and controls as the Special Inspector General considers appropriate to discharge the duties of the Special Inspector General under paragraph (1). (3) Additional duties and responsibilities In addition to the duties described in paragraphs (1) and (2), the Special Inspector General shall also have the duties and responsibilities of inspectors general under chapter 4 of title 5, United States Code. (4) Confidentiality of information The Special Inspector General shall maintain the confidentiality of the identity of any person submitting information to the Special Inspector General for the purposes of carrying out the duties of the Special Inspector General under this section, including in any report submitted under subsection (g). (e) Powers and authorities (1) In general In carrying out the duties of the Special Inspector General under subsection (d), the Special Inspector General shall have the authorities provided in section 406 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Treatment of office The Office of the Special Inspector General shall be considered to be an office described in section 406(f)(3) of title 5, United States Code. (f) Personnel, facilities, and other resources (1) Appointment of officers and employees (A) In general The Special Inspector General may select, appoint, and employ such officers and employees as may be necessary for carrying out the duties of the Special Inspector General. (B) Status The positions to which officers and employees are appointed under subparagraph (A) shall be positions in schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulations. (2) Experts and consultants The Special Inspector General may obtain services as authorized under section 3109 of