But the centre is a key element in the government's reform of the asylum process and whatever conclusion the planning inspector reaches, the secretary of state has the final say.

BBC: Inquiry into rural asylum centre

In May, the U.S. Justice Department's inspector general issued a report on the watch-list process, including a flow chart describing how anyone suspected of terrorist ties passes through a series of lists, the most serious of which includes the Transportation Security Administration's no-fly list.

CNN: Air terror suspect was in database, not watch list

About 2, 000 people gathered at an athletic field in Savar for the payments, but the process was slow because many had no identity cards, Faruk Hossain, an inspector for the Industrial Police, was quoted as saying.

WSJ: Bangladesh Factory Toll Surpasses 800

The inspector general office has been conducting an audit of the IRS handling of the applications process.

WSJ: IRS Scrutiny Was Deeper Than Thought

Among the recommendations made by the Treasury inspector general: The IRS better document reasons why applications are chosen for review, develop a process to track requests for assistance, develop and provide training to employees before each election cycle and immediately resolve outstanding cases.

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Among the recommendations made by the Treasury inspector general: The IRS must better document reasons why applications are chosen for review, develop a process to track requests for assistance, develop and provide training to employees before each election cycle and immediately resolve outstanding cases.

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