The Organizational Chart for Iraq's Reconstruction

One of the major criticisms from the Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR) is that the post-war phase was stifled by a convoluted command structure. "The lack of executive authority was everywhere apparent," the SIGIR's report, Hard Lessons states. There were at least 62 agencies or sub-agency offices involved in the reconstruction, according to the report.

Below is the organizational chart as reported in a July 26, 2007 audit by SIGIR:


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