The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act: Implementation and Proposed Amendments

Hatch, Garrett L.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Federal budgets;    Political ethics;    Government information;    Records management;    Computers and government;   

RP-ID  :  RL34718
RP-ID  :  RL34718_2008Oct22

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report initially discusses the background of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA). It then discusses the act's provisions, noting what types of assistance are part of the new website, the primary sources of the data, and deadlines for implementation. The report then identifies and discusses issues that have been raised regarding the act that might affect its implementation. Finally, it examines legislation proposed in the 110th Congress that would significantly expand the information accessible through USAspending.gov.