; (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 of the Department of Homeland Security may exercise authorities granted to the Inspector General under subsections (a) and (b) of section 406 of title 5, United State Code. (d) Authorization of appropriations (1) Funding There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for use by the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security 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 National Disaster Safety Board (a) In general As determined necessary by the Comptroller General of the United States or the appropriate congressional committees, but not less frequently than once every 2 years, the Comptroller General of the United States shall evaluate and audit the programs and expenditures of the Board in order to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of the programs, operations, and activities of the Board. (b) Responsibility of Comptroller General In carrying out subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall evaluate and audit the programs, operations, and activities of the Board, including— (1) information management and security, including privacy protection of personally identifiable information; (2) the resource levels of the Board and management of such resources relative to the mission of the Board; (3) workforce development; (4) procurement and contracting planning, practices, and policies