2.5: Information Quality

Improve the quality of government information

Other Information:

To improve the consistency and accuracy of financial data, FAPO efforts will center on communicating the best reporting and control practices, developing a DHS-wide training program, and creating standard operating procedures and controls. In addition to increasing the quality and accuracy of data submitted to USASpending.gov, the Department will assess the risk of data quality and integrity problems by examining the complexity or magnitude of the programs and the extent to which manual processes are used in reporting. Improvement plans with stronger controls will be targeted at those programs evaluated with the highest risk.

Stakeholder(s):

• Financial Assistance Policy and Oversight Division (FAPO): The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Financial Assistance Policy and Oversight Division (FAPO) is working with each component to standardize reporting processes for financial assistance activities, grants, cooperative agreements, payments, and loan programs reported on USASpending.gov.

Indicator(s):

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