DATA Act
Small agencies challenged using shared service providers for DATA Act submissions
But agencies and SSPs are taking steps to alleviate any issues.
OMB could improve documented governance for DATA Act reporting, GAO says
A clear process will be key to the continued success of the cross-agency initiative.
For government to capitalize on its data, officials say it should be user-friendly
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.
GREAT Act gets another chance in 2019
The open data taxonomy bill is back after time ran out on it in the Senate in the 115th Congress.
GAO on USASpending.gov: It’s good, but it could be better
A new report measures the site against five "key practices" for true transparency in government data.
Bulk of agencies’ spending data doesn’t fit the DATA Act’s requirements, GAO says
The report found only six of the 24 CFO Act agencies were able to supply “complete, timely, accurate or of quality,” information as part of the DATA Act.
