Extensive additional information about each of the Federal Reserve's lending programs is available online. 3 The Fed also provides bimonthly reports to the Congress on each of its programs that rely on the section 13(3) authorities. Generally, our disclosure policies are consistent with the current best practices of major central banks around the world.
In addition, the Federal Reserve's internal controls and management practices are closely monitored by an independent inspector general, outside private-sector auditors, and internal management and operations divisions, and through periodic reviews by the Government Accountability Office. All that said, recent developments have understandably led to a substantial increase in the public's interest in the Fed's balance sheet and programs.