1. C-DERL is an application designed to be a Federal- wide, online repository for data standards, definitions, and context. It was authorized jointly by the Council on Financial Assistance Reform (COFAR) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in June 2014 to facilitate federal and recipient community use of common data standards and the implementation of the DATA Act. C-DERL addresses implementation of standardized reporting elements by incorporating data element attributes. Common Data Element Repository Library (C-DERL) CDERL is shaped by federal and recipient community feedback; your input will ensure the tool is comprehensive, accurate, and easy to use. Why is this important? Promotes consistency of federal financial and business terms and definitions. Serves as a tool for assisting the Federal Government in creating information collection instruments. Provides a forum to engage federal and public stakeholders in further defining terms across established lines of business and their related definitions inclusive of agreed-upon standardized data elements. Improves financial transparency. Lays the foundation for achieving a data centric operating environment. How can you participate? Visit C-DERL https://repository.usaspen ding.gov/poc-tool/ https://repository.usaspen ding.gov/poc-tool/ For C-DERL user access email DATAActPMO@hhs.gov. DATAActPMO@hhs.gov Join the National Dialogue https://cxo.dialogue2.cao. gov https://cxo.dialogue2.cao. gov For more information on DATA Act, visit https://www.usaspending.gov/P ages/Data-Act.aspx https://www.usaspending.gov/P ages/Data-Act.aspx What is it? Fact Sheet | 2015 DATA Act Program Management Office DATA Act Program Management Office Fact Sheet | 2015

2. What you need to know about the DATA Act Fact Sheet | 2015 In May 2014, Public Law 113-101 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA Act) was signed into law with the purpose to establish government-wide financial data standards and increase the availability, accuracy, and usefulness of federal spending information. The purposes of this Act are to: Expand Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) to disclose direct federal agency expenditures and link federal contract, loan, and grant spending information to programs. Establish Government-wide data standards for financial data and provide consistent, reliable, and searchable government-wide spending data that is accurately displayed. Simplify Reporting for entities receiving federal funds by streamlining reporting requirements and reducing compliance costs while improving transparency. Improve The quality of data submitted to USASpending.gov by holding federal agencies accountable for the completeness and accuracy of the data submitted. Apply Approaches developed by the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board to spending across the Federal Government to increase spending transparency and reduce reporting burden. As the Section 5 Pilot lead, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has designated the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as the executing agent for the Section 5 Pilot requirement for federal grants. The goal of the Section 5 Pilot is to facilitate the development of recommendations for— “(A) standardized reporting elements across the Federal Government (§5(b)(1)(A)); “(B) the elimination of unnecessary duplication in financial reporting (§5(b)(1)(B)); and “(C) the reduction of compliance costs for recipients of Federal awards (§5(b)(1)(C)).” Section 5 Grants Pilot Framework Launch: May 9, 2015 Conclusion: May 8, 2017 Congressional Report: August 2017 Section 5 Pilot Goals Standardize reporting elements Eliminate unnecessary duplication Reduce compliance costs for federal award recipients DATA Act Program Management Office DATA Act Program Management Office Fact Sheet | 2015

3. Learn Grants - GIG is a comprehensive, easy-to- navigate website that promotes knowledge sharing among the grants community by providing access to grants lifecycle information, grant opportunities, and application tracking capabilities. Learn Grants - GIG summarizes and provides links to new and important grants information such as policies, processes, funding, and other information needed throughout the grants lifecycle. This portal also promotes the standardization of grants terminology and data. Learn Grants - GIG (Grants Information Gateway) Why is this important? Fosters greater public transparency and community engagement. Reduces stakeholder burden associated with trying to learn, find, and apply for federal grants. Provides the public with a comprehensive point of reference to access federal grants lifecycle information. Increases potential pool of grants applicants by reducing barriers to access. Engages a diverse set of stakeholders and provides more comprehensive training earlier in the grants lifecycle process to help enhance recipient compliance during post-award activities. How can you participate? Access Learn Grants - GIG http://www.grants.gov/web /grants/learn-grants.html http://www.grants.gov/web /grants/learn-grants.html Send all inquiries and feedback to DATAActPMO@hhs.gov DATAActPMO@hhs.gov Join the National Dialogue https://cxo.dialogue2.cao.gov https://cxo.dialogue2.cao.gov For more information on DATA Act, visit https://www.usaspending. gov/Pages/Data-Act.aspx https://www.usaspending. gov/Pages/Data-Act.aspx What is it? Stakeholder input is invaluable in shaping the continued development of Learn Grants - GIG. Fact Sheet | 2015 DATA Act Program Management Office DATA Act Program Management Office Fact Sheet | 2015

4. What you need to know about the DATA Act Fact Sheet | 2015 In May 2014, Public Law 113-101 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA Act) was signed into law with the purpose to establish government-wide financial data standards and increase the availability, accuracy, and usefulness of federal spending information. The purposes of this Act are to: Expand Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) to disclose direct federal agency expenditures and link federal contract, loan, and grant spending information to programs. Establish Government-wide data standards for financial data and provide consistent, reliable, and searchable government-wide spending data that is accurately displayed. Simplify Reporting for entities receiving federal funds by streamlining reporting requirements and reducing compliance costs while improving transparency. Improve The quality of data submitted to USASpending.gov by holding federal agencies accountable for the completeness and accuracy of the data submitted. Apply Approaches developed by the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board to spending across the Federal Government to increase spending transparency and reduce reporting burden. As the Section 5 Pilot lead, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has designated the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as the executing agent for the Section 5 Pilot requirement for federal grants. The goal of the Section 5 Pilot is to facilitate the development of recommendations for— “(A) standardized reporting elements across the Federal Government (§5(b)(1)(A)); “(B) the elimination of unnecessary duplication in financial reporting (§5(b)(1)(B)); and “(C) the reduction of compliance costs for recipients of Federal awards (§5(b)(1)(C)).” Section 5 Grants Pilot Framework Launch: May 9, 2015 Conclusion: May 8, 2017 Congressional Report: August 2017 Section 5 Pilot Goals Standardize reporting elements Eliminate unnecessary duplication Reduce compliance costs for federal award recipients DATA Act Program Management Office DATA Act Program Management Office Fact Sheet | 2015

5. National Dialogue is a web-based communication platform that provides the opportunity for a diverse collection of grant recipients and contractors to engage in discussions on how to reduce compliance costs and reporting burden. Through this web-based tool, interested parties are encouraged to submit ideas, comment on the ideas of others, respond to questions posed by moderators, and vote to indicate which ideas they think are most promising and impactful. National Dialogue Why is this important? Comprises the “collect” element of the Section 5 Pilot, which is integral to gathering stakeholder feedback on current and future test models to help reduce recipient reporting burden. Fosters greater public transparency and community engagement. Drives innovation through a collaborative approach that promotes interactive discussion. Allows grant recipients the opportunity to impact the data collection process. How can you participate? Send all inquiries and feedback to DATAActPMO@hhs.gov DATAActPMO@hhs.gov Join the National Dialogue https://cxo.dialogue2.cao.gov https://cxo.dialogue2.cao.gov For more information on DATA Act, visit https://www.usaspending.gov/Pages/Dat a-Act.aspx https://www.usaspending.gov/Pages/Dat a-Act.aspx What is it? Your feedback will inform how to best standardize processes and forms while managing compliance costs, reducing burden, and eliminating duplication. Fact Sheet | 2015 DATA Act Program Management Office DATA Act Program Management Office Fact Sheet | 2015

6. What you need to know about the DATA Act Fact Sheet | 2015 In May 2014, Public Law 113-101 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA Act) was signed into law with the purpose to establish government-wide financial data standards and increase the availability, accuracy, and usefulness of federal spending information. The purposes of this Act are to: Expand Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) to disclose direct federal agency expenditures and link federal contract, loan, and grant spending information to programs. Establish Government-wide data standards for financial data and provide consistent, reliable, and searchable government-wide spending data that is accurately displayed. Simplify Reporting for entities receiving federal funds by streamlining reporting requirements and reducing compliance costs while improving transparency. Improve The quality of data submitted to USASpending.gov by holding federal agencies accountable for the completeness and accuracy of the data submitted. Apply Approaches developed by the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board to spending across the Federal Government to increase spending transparency and reduce reporting burden. As the Section 5 Pilot lead, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has designated the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as the executing agent for the Section 5 Pilot requirement for federal grants. The goal of the Section 5 Pilot is to facilitate the development of recommendations for— “(A) standardized reporting elements across the Federal Government (§5(b)(1)(A)); “(B) the elimination of unnecessary duplication in financial reporting (§5(b)(1)(B)); and “(C) the reduction of compliance costs for recipients of Federal awards (§5(b)(1)(C)).” Section 5 Grants Pilot Framework Launch: May 9, 2015 Conclusion: May 8, 2017 Congressional Report: August 2017 Section 5 Pilot Goals Standardize reporting elements Eliminate unnecessary duplication Reduce compliance costs for federal award recipients DATA Act Program Management Office DATA Act Program Management Office Fact Sheet | 2015

7. Single Audit, also known as the OMB A-133 audit, is a financial statement audit of an organization’s federal funds. The Single Audit is intended to provide assurance to the Federal Government that a recipient has internal controls and compliance over these funds. Recipients typically include states, cities, universities, and non-profit organizations. Single Audit Why is this important? Eliminates unnecessary duplication in audit and financial reporting (i.e. SEFA vs. SF-SAC). Reduces compliance costs for non-federal award recipients and sub-recipients. Uses stakeholder feedback to inform changes. Builds on the concept of developing a central location for recipients to submit all information electronically. What is it? How can you participate? Email DAP to participate DATAActPMO@hhs.gov DATAActPMO@hhs.gov Join the National Dialogue https://cxo.dialogue2.cao.gov https://cxo.dialogue2.cao.gov For more information on DATA Act, visit https://www.usaspending.gov/Pages/Dat a-Act.aspx https://www.usaspending.gov/Pages/Dat a-Act.aspx Compare Current and new forms. Survey Auditors, auditees, and federal agency report uses to identify reduction in compliance costs and other benefits. Engage Stakeholder feedback. The Single Audit test model examines recipient post-award reporting requirements under the Single Audit Act. These requirements may be facilitated by data standardization and grantees have been vocal about improvements in this area. DATA Act Program Management Office DATA Act Program Management Office Fact Sheet | 2015

8. What you need to know about the DATA Act Fact Sheet | 2015 In May 2014, Public Law 113-101 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA Act) was signed into law with the purpose to establish government-wide financial data standards and increase the availability, accuracy, and usefulness of federal spending information. The purposes of this Act are to: Expand Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) to disclose direct federal agency expenditures and link federal contract, loan, and grant spending information to programs. Establish Government-wide data standards for financial data and provide consistent, reliable, and searchable government-wide spending data that is accurately displayed. Simplify Reporting for entities receiving federal funds by streamlining reporting requirements and reducing compliance costs while improving transparency. Improve The quality of data submitted to USASpending.gov by holding federal agencies accountable for the completeness and accuracy of the data submitted. Apply Approaches developed by the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board to spending across the Federal Government to increase spending transparency and reduce reporting burden. As the Section 5 Pilot lead, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has designated the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as the executing agent for the Section 5 Pilot requirement for federal grants. The goal of the Section 5 Pilot is to facilitate the development of recommendations for— “(A) standardized reporting elements across the Federal Government (§5(b)(1)(A)); “(B) the elimination of unnecessary duplication in financial reporting (§5(b)(1)(B)); and “(C) the reduction of compliance costs for recipients of Federal awards (§5(b)(1)(C)).” Section 5 Grants Pilot Framework Launch: May 9, 2015 Conclusion: May 8, 2017 Congressional Report: August 2017 Section 5 Pilot Goals Standardize reporting elements Eliminate unnecessary duplication Reduce compliance costs for federal award recipients DATA Act Program Management Office DATA Act Program Management Office Fact Sheet | 2015

9. Consolidated FFR test model will identify reductions in burden for both grantees and the Federal Government. The Consolidated FFR will allow grantees to submit the FFR form in one system, rather than in multiple entry systems. This will allow for a single point of data entry, earlier validation of FFR data, and a potential future streamlining of the close-out process. Consolidated Federal Financial Reporting (FFR) Why is this important? Reduces grantee burden by eliminating unnecessary duplication. Fosters greater public transparency and access to the federal grants lifecycle. Reduces stakeholder burden associated with trying to learn, find, and apply for federal grants. Provides the public with a comprehensive point of reference to access federal grant information. What is it? How can you participate? Send all inquiries and feedback to DATAActPMO@hhs.govDATAActPMO@hhs.gov Join the National Dialogue https://cxo.dialogue2.cao.gov https://cxo.dialogue2.cao.gov For more information on DATA Act, visit https://www.usaspending.gov/Pages/Dat a-Act.aspx https://www.usaspending.gov/Pages/Dat a-Act.aspx Standard data elements Duplicative reporting reduction Reduction in recipient burden The Grants Reporting Information Project (GRIP) recommends a pilot using standard data elements for the FFR/SF-425 to further test the objective of centralized reporting for grantees. DATA Act Program Management Office DATA Act Program Management Office Fact Sheet | 2015

10. What you need to know about the DATA Act Fact Sheet | 2015 In May 2014, Public Law 113-101 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA Act) was signed into law with the purpose to establish government-wide financial data standards and increase the availability, accuracy, and usefulness of federal spending information. The purposes of this Act are to: Expand Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) to disclose direct federal agency expenditures and link federal contract, loan, and grant spending information to programs. Establish Government-wide data standards for financial data and provide consistent, reliable, and searchable government-wide spending data that is accurately displayed. Simplify Reporting for entities receiving federal funds by streamlining reporting requirements and reducing compliance costs while improving transparency. Improve The quality of data submitted to USASpending.gov by holding federal agencies accountable for the completeness and accuracy of the data submitted. Apply Approaches developed by the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board to spending across the Federal Government to increase spending transparency and reduce reporting burden. As the Section 5 Pilot lead, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has designated the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as the executing agent for the Section 5 Pilot requirement for federal grants. The goal of the Section 5 Pilot is to facilitate the development of recommendations for— “(A) standardized reporting elements across the Federal Government (§5(b)(1)(A)); “(B) the elimination of unnecessary duplication in financial reporting (§5(b)(1)(B)); and “(C) the reduction of compliance costs for recipients of Federal awards (§5(b)(1)(C)).” Section 5 Grants Pilot Framework Launch: May 9, 2015 Conclusion: May 8, 2017 Congressional Report: August 2017 Section 5 Pilot Goals Standardize reporting elements Eliminate unnecessary duplication Reduce compliance costs for federal award recipients DATA Act Program Management Office DATA Act Program Management Office Fact Sheet | 2015

11. There are several ways to participate in the Section 5 Grants Pilot! Send all inquiries and feedback to DATAActPMO@hhs.gov.DATAActPMO@hhs.gov Join the National Dialogue at https://cxo.dialogue2.cao.gov. https://cxo.dialogue2.cao.gov Visit C-DERL at https://repository.usaspending.g ov/poc-tool/. https://repository.usaspending.g ov/poc-tool/ Access Learn Grants – GIG at http://www.grants.gov/web/gra nts/learn-grants.html. http://www.grants.gov/web/gra nts/learn-grants.html Submit comments on the Federal Register Notice (FRN) now through January 1, 2016 at https://federalregister.gov/a/20 15-27860. https://federalregister.gov/a/20 15-27860 For more information on the DATA Act, visit https://www.usaspending.gov/P ages/Data-Act.aspx. https://www.usaspending.gov/P ages/Data-Act.aspx DATA Act Program Management Office DATA Act Program Management Office Fact Sheet | 2015

12. What you need to know about the DATA Act Fact Sheet | 2015 In May 2014, Public Law 113-101 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA Act) was signed into law with the purpose to establish government-wide financial data standards and increase the availability, accuracy, and usefulness of federal spending information. The purposes of this Act are to: Expand Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) to disclose direct federal agency expenditures and link federal contract, loan, and grant spending information to programs. Establish Government-wide data standards for financial data and provide consistent, reliable, and searchable government-wide spending data that is accurately displayed. Simplify Reporting for entities receiving federal funds by streamlining reporting requirements and reducing compliance costs while improving transparency. Improve The quality of data submitted to USASpending.gov by holding federal agencies accountable for the completeness and accuracy of the data submitted. Apply Approaches developed by the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board to spending across the Federal Government to increase spending transparency and reduce reporting burden. As the Section 5 Pilot lead, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has designated the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as the executing agent for the Section 5 Pilot requirement for federal grants. The goal of the Section 5 Pilot is to facilitate the development of recommendations for— “(A) standardized reporting elements across the Federal Government (§5(b)(1)(A)); “(B) the elimination of unnecessary duplication in financial reporting (§5(b)(1)(B)); and “(C) the reduction of compliance costs for recipients of Federal awards (§5(b)(1)(C)).” Section 5 Grants Pilot Framework Launch: May 9, 2015 Conclusion: May 8, 2017 Congressional Report: August 2017 Section 5 Pilot Goals Standardize reporting elements Eliminate unnecessary duplication Reduce compliance costs for federal award recipients DATA Act Program Management Office DATA Act Program Management Office Fact Sheet | 2015