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Increased Transparency for GSA Spending on IT and Digital Services

This Act increases Congressional oversight of how the General Services Administration (GSA) spends money on information technology and digital services intended for citizens. It mandates annual reporting on all IT programs funded by two key GSA funds, including details on costs and project progress. While the Act does not directly affect citizens' daily finances, it aims to improve efficiency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds for the digitalization of government services.
Key points
Mandatory Annual Reporting to Congress: GSA must submit detailed annual reports on programs funded by the Federal Citizen Services Fund and the Acquisition Services Fund.
Greater Scrutiny of IT Spending: Reports must include an explanation of each program, its total costs, amounts received in the previous year, and information on initiated and completed projects.
Transparency of Public Expenditures: The goal is to ensure that taxpayer money allocated for modernizing government technology is spent efficiently and as planned.
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Print number: 118_S_4669
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2024-07-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

GSA Technology Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4669.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory Annual Reporting to Congress: GSA must submit detailed annual reports on programs funded by the Federal Citizen Services Fund and the Acquisition Services Fund.
  • Greater Scrutiny of IT Spending: Reports must include an explanation of each program, its total costs, amounts received in the previous year, and information on initiated and completed projects.
  • Transparency of Public Expenditures: The goal is to ensure that taxpayer money allocated for modernizing government technology is spent efficiently and as planned.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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