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This bill, known as the TRUE Accountability Act (Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act), requires federal agencies to develop comprehensive internal control plans for responding to emergencies or crises. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must issue guidance within 180 days that directs covered agencies to create plans that can be quickly implemented during emergencies. These plans must identify a senior official responsible for implementation and include policies to assess and mitigate risks of improper payments and fraud when additional funding is allocated for disaster relief or emergency responses. Agencies must submit their initial plans to the OMB within one year of the Act's enactment and then review and potentially revise these plans every three years. The OMB will then report these plans to Congress annually. Importantly, the bill specifies that these determinations are not subject to judicial review, and no additional funding is authorized to implement the Act. The guidance will align with existing Government Accountability Office frameworks for managing improper payments and fraud risks in federal programs, aiming to enhance financial accountability and control during emergency situations.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/78/all-info