Section 5
SEC. 5. The investigation and Recovery Office is hereby abolished. Its powers, functions, properties, assets, cases, records and unexpended appropriations are transferred to and integrated with the Office of the Solicitor General. Any official or employee of the Investigation and Recovery Office whose employment is terminated as a result of the abolition of said office may be considered for appointment to an appropriate item in the Office of the Solicitor General provided he or she meets the qualifications and other requirements for appointment to said position. Permanent officials and employees of the Investigation and Recovery Office who are not absorbed in the Office of the Solicitor General or who cannot transfer to other government agencies shall be given gratuities equivalent to one month salary for every year of service with the Investigation and Recovery Office without prejudice to other benefits from the Government to which they may be entitled under existing laws and regulations.