In
May 2014, Public Law 113-101 Digital Accountability and
Transparency Act of 2014 (DATA Act) was enacted with the
purpose of establishing government-wide financial data
standards and increasing the availability, accuracy, and
usefulness of federal spending information.
As
a recent recipient of federal awards, we would like you
to contribute to this effort by participating in the
Section 5 Grants Pilot Test Models.
Please
complete the participation
survey
found in the link below by <<INSERT DATE HERE>>.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DQ3GNTR
What
is the Section 5 Pilot?
Section
5 of the DATA Act requires the Federal Government to
“establish a pilot program with the participation
of appropriate Federal agencies to facilitate the
development of recommendations for:
Standardized
reporting elements across the Federal government;
The
elimination of unnecessary duplication in financial
reporting;
The
reduction of compliance costs for recipients of Federal
awards.”
The
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has designated the
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as the
executing agent of the Section 5 Grants Pilot. The
HHS DATA Act Program Management Office (DAP) has
developed a Pilot framework to meet these legislative
requirements including five Test Models requiring
participation from recipients of federal awards.
How
was I selected?
As
a recent recipient of federal awards your organization’s
information is included in the USAspending.gov database,
a central Federal government repository on Federal
spending. We selected your organization to help
identify improvements to Federal financial assistance.
Your feedback is an essential component of the Section 5
Grants Pilot. If you feel that a colleague within your
organization would find the Section 5 Grants Pilot more
applicable, please forward this email and encourage them
to complete the survey.
Why
should I participate?
This
is your chance to be heard by Congress! Your
participation will affect and improve future federal
award processes, forms, and requirements.
How
do I participate?
It’s
simple! Please
complete the participation survey found in the link below
by <<INSERT DATE HERE>>.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DQ3GNTR.
Please note that your participation is strictly
voluntary. The results will be analyzed and
compiled to provide recommendations to Congress. In
this way, your voice will be heard and will affect and
improve future federal award processes, forms, and
requirements.
Questions?
Please
direct any questions to DATAActPMO@hhs.gov.
Thank
you for your assistance, and remember, this is your
chance to be heard by Congress!
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