What is the paradox of congressional oversight?

What will be an ideal response?

The paradox is that although much of what Congress does is oversight, in one form or another, the activity tends to rank low among congressional priorities. Many congressional actions involve some form of supervision of administrative actions, from the enactment of laws and budgets to committee hearings to program reviews by congressional staff agencies, such as the Government Accountability Office and the Congressional Budget Office. Yet, the reelection imperative is all-important, and much routine oversight does little to enhance a member’s reputation back in his or her district, not to mention that regular procedures for conducting oversight are rare.