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American Focus > Blog > Economy > Fed Chair Powell asks inspector general to review controversial building project
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Fed Chair Powell asks inspector general to review controversial building project

Last updated: July 14, 2025 10:05 am
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The construction of the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building in Washington, DC, has come under scrutiny, prompting Fed Chair Jerome Powell to request a review by the inspector general. Initially budgeted at $2.5 billion, the project has faced cost overruns and criticism from President Donald Trump and administration officials for alleged mismanagement.

Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, expressed concerns about the lack of oversight in the project, questioning the Fed’s ability to spend such a large sum without proper congressional scrutiny. The inspector general, responsible for detecting fraud, waste, and abuse, will investigate the expansion, which includes renovations to the Fed’s main headquarters, the Eccles Building.

Russell Vought, head of the Office of Management and Budget, compared the building to the Palace of Versailles and accused Powell of fiscal mismanagement. In response, the Fed has defended the project on its website, citing safety improvements and necessary renovations to bring the buildings up to code.

Despite criticism, the Fed is not subject to OMB supervision as it is not taxpayer-funded. The project has been coordinated with the National Capital Planning Commission, with the Fed maintaining that further review is unnecessary. Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh also criticized the renovation costs, suggesting that the central bank has lost its way.

In conclusion, the controversy surrounding the Federal Reserve building expansion highlights the importance of transparency and oversight in government projects. The inspector general’s review will shed light on the construction process and address concerns raised by critics. The Fed’s commitment to modernizing its facilities while ensuring safety standards will be crucial in maintaining public trust and accountability.

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