§ 3911 : AUDITS AND TRANSPARENCY.

COMPLIANCE AUDITS.—

1.

IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of State shall by regulation require audit reports to be filed by exchange visitor program sponsors operating under the following specific program categories, as described under subpart B of part 62 of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations, and any successor regulations:

A.

Summer work travel.

B.

Trainees and interns.

C.

Camp counselors.

D.

Au pairs.

E.

Teachers.

2.

AUDIT REPORTS.—Audit reports shall be filed with the Department of State and be conducted by a certified public accountant, qualified auditor, or licensed attorney pursuant to a format designated by the Secretary of State, attesting to the sponsor’s compliance with the regulatory and reporting requirements set forth in part 62 of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations. The report shall be conducted at the expense of the sponsor and no more frequently than on a biannual basis.

ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress a report on the exchange visitor program, which shall detail for each specific program category—

1.

summary data on the number of exchange visitors and countries participating in that category;

2.

public diplomacy outcomes; and

3.

recent sanctions imposed by the Department of State.