7.1: Data Quality
Comply with OMB guidance on data quality Other Information:
OMB Guidance on a Framework for the Quality of Federal Spending Information Publicly Disseminated through Public Venues, e.g.,
USAspending.gov or Other Similar Websites - As required by OMB, Treasury will submit the first cut of its Open Government
Data Quality Plan in April 2010. This document will describe the current processes used within Treasury to ensure the data
quality of the information posted online, with an emphasis on the contracts and grants data on USASpending.gov. The Data Quality
Plan will also lay out the actions Treasury plans to take to improve the quality of Treasury data released to the public.
OMB Guidance on a Longer-Term Strategy for Federal Spending Transparency (pending) - Treasury will follow this guidance, when
issued by OMB, to report quarterly on its progress toward improving its information quality. Maintaining Integrity and Reliability
of Data Inventory A robust framework is being developed to ensure datasets are evaluated and verified for usefulness, accuracy,
and completeness. Retention and archiving of the data will also be addressed.
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