2.3.1: Recovery.gov
Meet or exceed transparency requirements of the Recovery Act. Other Information:
Background. The Office of Management and Budget Memorandum 09-10, “Initial Implementing Guidance for the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act of 2009”13 provided a framework for planning, reporting and documenting spending in a new way. It stated
that “…the administration is committed to investing Recovery Act dollars with an unprecedented level of transparency and accountability
so Americans know where their tax dollars are going and how they are being spent.” The guidance went on to define requirements
which agencies should implement to be more transparent, including establishment of a Web site for the public allowing citizens
to hold the government accountable. At the Department. The Department has worked to meet or exceed transparency requirements
of the Act. We established a site devoted exclusively to the Recovery Act at www.defense.gov/recovery, and ensured it can
be accessed from the Department’s main Web site. Through this site, the Department is able to provide up to date information
to the public on the use of the Department’s Recovery Act funds. The site includes: • Pictures of projects being performed
throughout the country. • Project plan submissions and updates, including new projects funded through cost savings from previously
announced projects. • Weekly financial activity reports detailing the amount of obligations and outlays by appropriation and
an explanation of activities performed during the week. • Communication with lobbyists. • Contract opportunities including
a link to the www.fbo.gov Web site where individuals are able to apply for federal business opportunities, a guide to Department
contracting opportunities and a listing of projects that have not yet been awarded. In addition, the site highlights the Recovery
Act-supported Homeowners Assistance Program, which was established to assist qualified service members and Department of Defense
civilians who face financial loss in selling a primary residence during a move.
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