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Salaries and Expenses 



The FY 1997 Request for Salaries and Expenses (S&E) is $134 31 million, an increase of $1 80 

 million, or 1 4 percent, over the FY 1996 level of $132 51 million Salaries and Expenses provides 

 funds for staff salaries and benefits, and general operating expenses necessary to manage and 

 administer the NSF The Request level provides for current administrative levels, and continues 

 the investment in information technology for administrative processes 



Office of Inspector General 



The Office of Inspector General (OIG) was established to promote economy, efficiency, and 

 effectiveness in administering the Foundation's programs; to detect and prevent fraud, waste, or 

 abuse within NSF or by individuals that request or receive NSF funding; and to identify and 

 resolve cases of misconduct in science The FY 1997 Request for the OIG is $4 69 million, an 

 increase of $200,000, or 4 5 percent, over the FY 1 996 level. 



