GovernmentSpending.gov

Government Spending

The website USASpending.gov was created to provide transparency in how the U.S. federal government allocates and spends taxpayer money. It serves as an official public resource that tracks federal expenditures across agencies, programs, and contracts. The goal is to help citizens, journalists, and policymakers better understand government spending and financial priorities.

On USASpending.gov, users can access detailed data on federal budgets, contracts, grants, and loans. The platform includes interactive tools to track where money is allocated, which organizations receive funding, and how spending aligns with different policy areas. Users can also explore trends in government expenditures and assess financial accountability across federal programs.

The creation of USASpending.gov was mandated by the 2014 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA Act). This law was designed to improve federal financial reporting by standardizing and publishing spending data in a centralized, accessible format. By ensuring greater transparency, the DATA Act aims to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse while fostering more efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

• The 2014 DATA Act was championed by bipartisan members of Congress, including Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA).
• Lawmakers believed the DATA Act was necessary to enhance financial transparency, improve government accountability, and provide the public with easy access to federal spending data.
• The DATA Act is implemented by requiring federal agencies to submit standardized spending reports, which are compiled and displayed on USASpending.gov for public review.

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