Bill > HR4311

This bill, called the "Delivering On Government Efficiency in Spending Act," aims to improve transparency and accountability in federal fund payments by establishing new mandatory reporting requirements for government agencies. The legislation requires agency heads to provide detailed information about each payment, including a description of the payment's purpose, the specific appropriations account, and the type of activity being reported, when submitting payments through the Treasury disbursement system. Agencies must annually verify the accuracy of this payment information, and most payments will be publicly reported within 30 days of certification on a government transparency website. The bill includes exemptions for sensitive operations related to national security or law enforcement where detailed reporting could potentially compromise safety or classified information. Additionally, the legislation expands data access for various government agencies to help prevent improper payments, including allowing the Treasury Secretary to access information like the National Directory of New Hires, tax return information, and Social Security data. The bill also requires agencies to verify bank account information before certifying payments and provides guidelines for how this information can be shared and used, with careful attention to maintaining individual privacy.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4311/all-info