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This bill aims to improve government spending efficiency by requiring federal agencies to provide more detailed information about their payments. Specifically, the bill mandates that when an agency submits a payment through the Treasury disbursement system, it must include a brief description of the payment's purpose, the specific appropriations account, and the type of activity being reported. Agencies must annually verify the accuracy of this payment information, and the Office of Management and Budget must make this data publicly available within 30 days of payment certification, with exceptions for sensitive operations related to law enforcement or national security. The bill also expands data access for various government agencies, including allowing the Treasury Secretary to access the National Directory of New Hires and consumer reports to help identify and prevent improper payments. Additionally, the bill requires agencies to verify bank account information before certifying payments and allows for information sharing between agencies like the Treasury, Social Security Administration, and IRS to improve payment integrity. These provisions are designed to increase transparency, reduce fraud, and ensure more accurate distribution of federal funds.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1991/all-info