1. Grants Management Update DATA / FFATA
US Congressional Legislation
Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA)
Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA) – 2014 (expansion of FFATA)
Information on federal expenditures more easily accessible and transparent
Common standards for reporting
Goal of these laws is to improve the ability to track and understand how the USG is spending tax dollars
Present , past, future
Technology and accountability

3. HHS specific site - www.taggs.gov

5. Grants Management-Discussion Points
Impact
Challenges
Collaborative solutions
Impact
Systems in place now that are demanding greater accountability of federal funds
These systems are leading toward linking up outcomes too
Opportunity for jurisdictions to assess current processes and perhaps consider some retooling to get ahead of this fast moving train
Challenges
With grants management within jurisdictions, FP, manual draw down, funding not awarded
With perceptions - unobligated, not applying for funds,
What are the challenges from the jurisdictions perspectives, unpack these,
Solutions
Working toward the overall goal - Effective execution of USG funds is an important advocacy tool, changing practice, changing lives
Confidence from funders will increase and could result in additional program funding,
Training is always needed
Beyond training, how can PIHOA can implement a systems approach, quality improvement approach, defining clear roles and responsibilities
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