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S 2276 — GAO-IG Act

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Summary

Good Accounting Obligation in Government Act or the GAO-IG Act This bill requires each federal agency (including each legislative branch agency), in its annual budget justification, to include a report on (1) each public recommendation of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that is designated as "open" or "closed, unimplemented" for a period of at least one year preceding the date on which such justification is submitted; (2) each public recommendation for corrective action from the agency's office of the inspector general (OIG) that was published at least one year before the justification is submitted for which no final action was taken; and (3) the implementation status of each such recommendation. Each agency shall also provide a copy of this information to its OIG and to the GAO. The deadline for submission to Congress of agency statements is extended.

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment adds specific language to require agencies to include in their annual budget justification a report detailing each recommendation from the Government Accountability Office that is either "open" or "closed, unimplemented" for at least one year. Additionally, if an agency decides to adopt any of these recommendations, it must provide a timeline for full implementation if the recommendation has clear budget implications. This change aims to enhance transparency and accountability in how agencies address these recommendations.

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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress] [From the U.S.
[115th Congress Public Law 414] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [S.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 5429]] GOOD ACCOUNTING OBLIGATION IN GOVERNMENT ACT [[Page 132 STAT.
2276 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
5430]] Public Law 115-414 115th Congress An Act To require agencies to submit reports on outstanding recommendations in the annual budget justification submitted to Congress.
2276 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require agencies to submit reports on outstanding recommendations in the annual budget justification submitted to Congress.
<<NOTE:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
Jan.
3, - [S.
2276]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
Good Accounting Obligation in Government Act.
31 USC 1101 note.>> SECTION 1.
REPORTS ON OUTSTANDING GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE AND INSPECTOR GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS.
<<NOTE:
31 USC 1105 note.>> REPORTS ON OUTSTANDING GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE AND INSPECTOR GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS.
(b) Required Reports.--In the annual budget justification submitted to Congress, as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, each agency shall include-- (1) a report listing each public recommendation of the Government Accountability Office that is designated by the Government Accountability Office as ``open'' or ``closed, unimplemented'' for a period of not less than 1 year preceding the date on which the annual budget justification is submitted;
(b) Required Reports.--In the annual budget justification submitted to Congress, as submitted with the budget of the President under section of title 31, United States Code, each agency shall include-- (1) <<NOTE:
Time period.>> a report listing each public recommendation of the Government Accountability Office that is designated by the Government Accountability Office as ``open'' or ``closed, unimplemented'' for a period of not less than 1 year preceding the date on which the annual budget justification is submitted;
and (3) a report on the implementation status of each public recommendation described in paragraphs (1) and (2), which shall include-- (A) with respect to a public recommendation that is designated by the Government Accountability Office as ``open'' or ``closed, unimplemented''-- (i) that the agency has decided not to implement, a detailed justification for the decision;
and (3) a report on the implementation status of each public recommendation described in paragraphs (1) and (2), which shall include-- (A) with respect to a public recommendation that is designated by the Government Accountability Office as ``open'' or ``closed, unimplemented''-- [[Page 132 STAT.
5431]] (i) that the agency has decided not to implement, a detailed justification for the decision;
(ii) the semiannual reports submitted by the Office of Inspector General of the agency under section 5 of the Inspector General Act of (5 U.S.C.
(ii) the semiannual reports submitted by the Office of Inspector General of the agency under section 5 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C.
and (E) for the first 12 months after a public recommendation is made, if the agency is determining whether to implement the public recommendation, a statement describing that the agency is doing so, which shall exempt the agency from the requirements under subparagraphs (B) and (C) with respect to that public recommendation.
and (E) <<NOTE:
Time period.>> for the first 12 months after a public recommendation is made, if the agency is determining whether to implement the public recommendation, a statement describing that the agency is doing so, which shall exempt the agency from the requirements under subparagraphs (B) and (C) with respect to that public recommendation.
and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``60'' and inserting ``180''.
and [[Page 132 STAT.
Passed the Senate December 6, 2018.
5432]] (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``60'' and inserting ``180''.
Attest:
Approved January 3, 2019.
Secretary.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S.
115th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
2276 (H.R.
2276 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require agencies to submit reports on outstanding recommendations in the annual budget justification submitted to Congress.
5415):
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS:
No.
115-823 (Comm.
on Oversight and Government Reform) accompanying H.R.
5415.
SENATE REPORTS:
No.
115-331 (Comm.
on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol.
164 (2018):
Dec.
6, considered and passed Senate.
Dec.
21, considered and passed House.
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The bill modifies the timeline requirements for agencies to submit reports on recommendations from the Government Accountability Office and the Office of Inspector General.

  • 31 U.S.C. § 720(b)(1)

    ``61st`` → ``181st``

    Changes the deadline for agency reports from the 61st day to the 181st day after the date of the report.

  • 31 U.S.C. § 720(b)(2)

    ``60`` → ``180``

    Updates the deadline for agencies to submit appropriation requests from 60 days to 180 days after the date of the report.

Action History

  1. Signed by President.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Became Public Law No: 115-414.

  4. Became Public Law No: 115-414.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Mr. Walker moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10526)

  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2276.

  10. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  11. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10536)

  12. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 2 (Roll no. 480).(text: CR H10526)

  13. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 2 (Roll no. 480). (text: CR H10526)

  14. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  15. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Received in the House.

  17. Held at the desk.

  18. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7370-7371)

  19. The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S7370)

  20. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  21. Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  22. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-331.

  23. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-331.

  24. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 563.

  25. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  26. Introduced in Senate

  27. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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What does S 2276 do?
Good Accounting Obligation in Government Act or the GAO-IG Act This bill requires each federal agency (including each legislative branch agency), in its annual budget justification, to include a report on (1) each public recommendation of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that is designated as "open" or "closed, unimplemented" for a period of at least one year preceding the date on which such justification is submitted; (2) each public recommendation for corrective action from the agency's office of the inspector general (OIG) that was published at least one year before the justification is submitted for which no final action was taken; and (3) the implementation status of each such recommendation. Each agency shall also provide a copy of this information to its OIG and to the GAO. The deadline for submission to Congress of agency statements is extended.
Who sponsors S 2276?
S 2276 is sponsored by Young, Todd (Republican).
What is the current status of S 2276?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 04, 2018. Enacted.
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