((a)) ** In general** An Inspector General appointed under section 403 or 415 of title 5 may authorize staff to assist the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children—

((1)) by conducting reviews of inactive case files to develop recommendations for further investigations; and

((2)) by engaging in similar activities.

((b)) ** Limitations**

((1)) ** Priority** An Inspector General may not permit staff to engage in activities described in subsection (a) if such activities will interfere with the duties of the Inspector General under chapter 4 of title 5.

((2)) ** Funding** No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section.