The DATA Act ordered 51 OIGs to evaluate how agencies are handling spending data. Thirty-seven of them gave good marks.

USASpending.gov should do a better job disclosing known limitations to data in a transparent way to users, GAO found.

But agencies and SSPs are taking steps to alleviate any issues.

A clear process will be key to the continued success of the cross-agency initiative.

Recent laws have strengthened the government’s data transparency, but the true utility of agencies' information lies in its ability to be shared, officials said.

The open data taxonomy bill is back after time ran out on it in the Senate in the 115th Congress.