31 U.S.C. §§ 1115–1122

(Added Pub. L. 111–352, § 3, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3867; amended Pub. L. 116–283, div. H, title XCVI, § 9601(c)(2)(A), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4827; Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LIII, § 5303(b), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3250; Pub. L. 118–190, § 5, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2656.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 1115, added Pub. L. 103–62, § 4(b), Aug. 3, 1993, 107 Stat. 287; amended Pub. L. 107–296, title XIII, § 1311(a), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2289; Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title XIV, § 1421(b), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1667, related to performance plans, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 111–352, § 3, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3867.

Amendments

2024—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 118–190 added par. (3) and struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: “for each Federal Government performance goal, identify a lead Government official who shall be responsible for coordinating the efforts to achieve the goal;”.

2022—Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 117–263, § 5303(b)(1), amended par. (5) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (5) provided standards for a description of how the performance goals were to be achieved.

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 117–263, § 5303(b)(2), amended subsec. (g) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (g) required the Chief Human Capital Officer to prepare the portion of the annual performance plan described under subsec. (b)(5)(A).

2021—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–283 substituted “a website described in” for “the website provided under” in introductory provisions.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Format of Performance Plans and Reports

Pub. L. 111–352, § 10, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3880, as amended by Pub. L. 116–283, div. H, title XCVI, § 9601(c)(2)(B), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4827, provided that: Searchable, Machine-readable Plans and Reports.—For fiscal year 2012 and each fiscal year thereafter, each agency required to produce strategic plans, performance plans, and performance updates in accordance with the amendments made by this Act [see Short Title of 2011 Amendment note set out under section 1101 of this title] shall— not incur expenses for the printing of strategic plans, performance plans, and performance reports for release external to the agency, except when providing such documents to the Congress; produce such plans and reports in searchable, machine-readable formats; and make such plans and reports available on a website described in section 1122 of title 31, United States Code.Web-based Performance Planning and Reporting.— In general.—Not later than June 1, 2012, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall issue guidance to agencies to provide concise and timely performance information for publication on a website described in section 1122 of title 31, United States Code, including, at a minimum, all requirements of sections 1115 and 1116 of title 31, United States Code, except for section 1115(e). High-priority goals.—For agencies required to develop agency priority goals under section 1120(b) of title 31, United States Code, the performance information required under this section shall be merged with the existing information required under section 1122 of title 31, United States Code. Considerations.—In developing guidance under this subsection, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall take into consideration the experiences of agencies in making consolidated performance planning and reporting information available on a website described in section 1122 of title 31, United States Code.”

Implementation of Pub. L. 111–352

Pub. L. 111–352, § 14, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3883, provided that:Interim Planning and Reporting.— In general.—The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall coordinate with agencies to develop interim Federal Government priority goals and submit interim Federal Government performance plans consistent with the requirements of this Act [see Short Title of 2011 Amendment note set out under section 1101 of this title] beginning with the submission of the fiscal year 2013 Budget of the United States Government. Requirements.—Each agency shall— not later than February 6, 2012, make adjustments to its strategic plan to make the plan consistent with the requirements of this Act; prepare and submit performance plans consistent with the requirements of this Act, including the identification of agency priority goals, beginning with the performance plan for fiscal year 2013; and make performance reporting updates consistent with the requirements of this Act beginning in fiscal year 2012. Quarterly reviews.—The quarterly priority progress reviews required under this Act shall begin— with the first full quarter beginning on or after the date of enactment of this Act [Jan. 4, 2011] for agencies based on the agency priority goals contained in the Analytical Perspectives volume of the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget of the United States Government; and with the quarter ending June 30, 2012 for the interim Federal Government priority goals. Guidance.—The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall prepare guidance for agencies in carrying out the interim planning and reporting activities required under subsection (a), in addition to other guidance as required for implementation of this Act.”

Congressional Oversight and Legislation

Pub. L. 111–352, § 15, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3883, provided that: In General.—Nothing in this Act [see Short Title of 2011 Amendment note set out under section 1101 of this title] shall be construed as limiting the ability of Congress to establish, amend, suspend, or annul a goal of the Federal Government or an agency.GAO Reviews.— Interim planning and reporting evaluation.—Not later than June 30, 2013, the Comptroller General shall submit a report to Congress that includes— an evaluation of the implementation of the interim planning and reporting activities conducted under section 14 of this Act [set out as a note above]; and any recommendations for improving implementation of this Act as determined appropriate.Implementation evaluations.— In general.—The Comptroller General shall evaluate the implementation of this Act subsequent to the interim planning and reporting activities evaluated in the report submitted to Congress under paragraph (1).Agency implementation.— Evaluations.—The Comptroller General shall evaluate how implementation of this Act is affecting performance management at the agencies described in section 901(b) of title 31, United States Code, including whether performance management is being used by those agencies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of agency programs. Reports.—The Comptroller General shall submit to Congress— an initial report on the evaluation under clause (i), not later than September 30, 2015; and a subsequent report on the evaluation under clause (i), not later than September 30, 2017.Federal government planning and reporting implementation.— Evaluations.—The Comptroller General shall evaluate the implementation of the Federal Government priority goals, Federal Government performance plans and related reporting required by this Act. Reports.—The Comptroller General shall submit to Congress— an initial report on the evaluation under clause (i), not later than September 30, 2015; and subsequent reports on the evaluation under clause (i), not later than September 30, 2017 and every 4 years thereafter. Recommendations.—The Comptroller General shall include in the reports required by subparagraphs (B) and (C) any recommendations for improving implementation of this Act and for streamlining the planning and reporting requirements of the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 [Pub. L. 103–62, Aug. 3, 1993, 107 Stat. 285; see Short Title of 1993 Amendment note set out under section 1101 of this title].”

Strategic Planning and Performance Measurement Training

Pub. L. 103–62, § 9, Aug. 3, 1993, 107 Stat. 295, provided that: “The Office of Personnel Management shall, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Comptroller General of the United States, develop a strategic planning and performance measurement training component for its management training program and otherwise provide managers with an orientation on the development and use of strategic planning and program performance measurement.”

Executive Documents

Ex. Ord. No. 13450. Improving Government Program Performance

Ex. Ord. No. 13450, Nov. 13, 2007, 72 F.R. 64519, provided:

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 305 and 306 of title 5, sections 1115, 1116, and 9703 of title 31, and chapter 28 of title 39, United States Code, and to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Federal Government and promote greater accountability of that Government to the American people, it is hereby ordered as follows:

Section 1. Policy. It is the policy of the Federal Government to spend taxpayer dollars effectively, and more effectively each year. Agencies shall apply taxpayer resources efficiently in a manner that maximizes the effectiveness of Government programs in serving the American people.

Sec. 2. Definitions. As used in this order:

(a) “agency” means:

(i) an executive agency as defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, other than the Government Accountability Office; and

(ii) the United States Postal Service and the Postal Regulatory Commission;

(b) “agency Performance Improvement Officer” means an employee of an agency who is a member of the Senior Executive Service or equivalent service, and who is designated by the head of the agency to carry out the duties set forth in section 5 of this order.

Sec. 3. Duties of Heads of Agencies. To assist in implementing the policy set forth in section 1 of this order, the head of each agency shall, with respect to each program administered in whole or in part by the agency:

(a) approve for implementation:

(i) clear annual and long-term goals defined by objectively measurable outcomes; and

(ii) specific plans for achieving the goals, including:

(A) assignments to specified agency personnel of:

(1) the duties necessary to achieve the goals; and

(2) the authority and resources necessary to fulfill such duties;

(B) means to measure:

(1) progress toward achievement of the goals; and

(2) efficiency in use of resources in making that progress; and

(C) mechanisms for ensuring continuous accountability of the specified agency personnel to the head of the agency for achievement of the goals and efficiency in use of resources in achievement of the goals;

(b) assist the President, through the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (Director), in making recommendations to the Congress, including budget and appropriations recommendations, that are justified based on objective performance information and accurate estimates of the full costs of achieving the annual and long-term goals approved under subsection (a)(i) of this section; and

(c) ensure that agency Internet websites available to the public include regularly updated and accurate information on the performance of the agency and its programs, in a readily useable and searchable form, that sets forth the successes, shortfalls, and challenges of each program and describes the agency’s efforts to improve the performance of the program.

Sec. 4. Additional Duties of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (a) To assist in implementing the policy set forth in section 1 of this order, the Director shall issue instructions to the heads of agencies concerning:

(i) the contents, and schedule for approval, of the goals and plans required by section 3 of this order; and

(ii) the availability to the public in readily accessible and comprehensible form on the agency’s Internet website (or in the Federal Register for any agency that does not have such a website), of the information approved by the head of each agency under section 3 of this order and other information relating to agency performance.

(b) Instructions issued under subsection (a) of this section shall facilitate compliance with applicable law, presidential guidance, and Office of Management and Budget circulars and shall be designed to minimize duplication of effort and to assist in maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of agencies and their programs.

Sec. 5. Duties of Agency Performance Improvement Officers. Subject to the direction of the head of the agency, each agency Performance Improvement Officer shall:

(a) supervise the performance management activities of the agency, including:

(i) development of the goals, specific plans, and estimates for which section 3 of this order provides; and

(ii) development of the agency’s strategic plans, annual performance plans, and annual performance reports as required by law;

(b) advise the head of the agency, with respect to a program administered in whole or in part by the agency, whether:

(i) goals proposed for the approval of the head of the agency under section 3(a)(i) of this order are:

(A) sufficiently aggressive toward full achievement of the purposes of the program; and

(B) realistic in light of authority and resources assigned to the specified agency personnel referred to in section 3(a)(ii)(A) of this order with respect to that program; and

(ii) means for measurement of progress toward achievement of the goals are sufficiently rigorous and accurate;

(c) convene the specified agency personnel referred to in section 3(a)(ii)(A) of this order, or appropriate subgroups thereof, regularly throughout each year to:

(i) assess performance of each program administered in whole or in part by the agency; and

(ii) consider means to improve the performance and efficiency of such program;

(d) assist the head of the agency in the development and use within the agency of performance measures in personnel performance appraisals, and, as appropriate, other agency personnel and planning processes; and

(e) report to the head of the agency on the implementation within the agency of the policy set forth in section 1 of this order.

Sec. 6. Establishment and Operation of Performance Improvement Council. (a) The Director shall establish, within the Office of Management and Budget for administrative purposes only, a Performance Improvement Council (Council), consistent with this order.

(b) The Council shall consist exclusively of:

(i) the Deputy Director for Management of the Office of Management and Budget, who shall serve as Chair;

(ii) such agency Performance Improvement Officers, as determined by the Chair; and

(iii) such other full-time or permanent part-time employees of an agency, as determined by the Chair with the concurrence of the head of the agency concerned.

(c) The Chair or the Chair’s designee, in implementing subsection (d) of this section, shall convene and preside at the meetings of the Council, determine its agenda, direct its work, and establish and direct subgroups of the Council, as appropriate to deal with particular subject matters, that shall consist exclusively of members of the Council.

(d) To assist in implementing the policy set forth in section 1 of this order, the Council shall:

(i) develop and submit to the Director, or when appropriate to the President through the Director, at times and in such formats as the Chair may specify, recommendations concerning:

(A) performance management policies and requirements; and

(B) criteria for evaluation of program performance;

(ii) facilitate the exchange among agencies of information on performance management, including strategic and annual planning and reporting, to accelerate improvements in program performance;

(iii) coordinate and monitor a continuous review by heads of agencies of the performance and management of all Federal programs that assesses the clarity of purpose, quality of strategic and performance planning and goals, management excellence, and results achieved for each agency’s programs, with the results of these assessments and the evidence on which they are based made available to the public on or through the Internet website referred to in subsection (d)(iv);

(iv) to facilitate keeping the public informed, and with such assistance of heads of agencies as the Director may require, develop an Internet website that provides the public with information on how well each agency performs and that serves as a comprehensive source of information on:

(A) current program performance; and

(B) the status of program performance plans and agency Performance and Accountability Reports; and

(C) consistent with the direction of the head of the agency concerned after consultation with the Director, any publicly available reports by the agency’s Inspector General concerning agency program performance;

(v) monitor implementation by agencies of the policy set forth in section 1 of this order and report thereon from time to time as appropriate to the Director, or when appropriate to the President through the Director, at such times and in such formats as the Chair may specify, together with any recommendations of the Council for more effective implementation of such policy;

(vi) at the request of the head of an agency, unless the Chair declines the request, promptly review and provide advice on a proposed action by that agency to implement the policy set forth in section 1 of this order; and

(vii) obtain information and advice, as appropriate, in a manner that seeks individual advice and does not involve collective judgment or consensus advice or deliberation, from:

(A) State, local, territorial, and tribal officials; and

(B) representatives of entities or other individuals.

(e)(i) To the extent permitted by law, the Office of Management and Budget shall provide the funding and administrative support the Council needs, as determined by the Director, to implement this section; and

(ii) the heads of agencies shall provide, as appropriate and to the extent permitted by law, such information and assistance as the Chair may request to implement this section.

Sec. 7. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) authority granted by law to an agency or the head thereof; or

(ii) functions of the Director relating to budget, administrative, or legislative proposals.

(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law (including laws and executive orders relating to the protection of information from disclosure) and subject to the availability of appropriations.

(c) In implementing this order, the Director of National Intelligence shall perform the functions assigned to the Director of National Intelligence by the National Security Act of 1947, as amended ([former] 50 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) [now 50 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.], consistent with section 1018 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (Public Law 108–458), and other applicable laws.

(d) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity, by any party against the United States, its agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.

(Added Pub. L. 111–352, § 4, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3871; amended Pub. L. 118–190, §§ 2(b), 7(b), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2654, 2656.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 1116, added Pub. L. 103–62, § 4(b), Aug. 3, 1993, 107 Stat. 288; amended Pub. L. 106–531, § 5(a)(1), (b), Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2539; Pub. L. 107–296, title XIII, § 1311(b), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2290, related to program performance reports, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 111–352, § 4, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3871.

Amendments

2024—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 118–190, § 7(b), substituted “shall occur not later than 150 days after” for “shall occur no less than 150 days after”.

Subsec. (c)(8). Pub. L. 118–190, § 2(b)(1), added par. (8).

Subsecs. (f) to (i). Pub. L. 118–190, § 2(b)(2), struck out subsecs. (f) to (i) which related to determination of unmet performance goals and various action plans to address unmet goals after 1, 2, and 3 consecutive fiscal years.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Merit Systems Protection Board

Pub. L. 112–199, title I, § 116(b), Nov. 27, 2012, 126 Stat. 1474, provided that: In general.—Each report submitted annually by the Merit Systems Protection Board under section 1116 of title 31, United States Code, shall, with respect to the period covered by such report, include as an addendum the following: Information relating to the outcome of cases decided by the Merit Systems Protection Board during the period covered by such report in which violations of section 2302(b)(8) or (9)(A)(i), (B)(i), (C), or (D) of title 5, United States Code, were alleged. The number of such cases filed in the regional and field offices, and the number of petitions for review filed in such cases, during the period covered by such report, and the outcomes of any such cases or petitions for review (irrespective of when filed) decided during such period. First report.—The first report described under paragraph (1) submitted after the date of enactment of this Act [Nov. 27, 2012] shall include an addendum required under that paragraph that covers the period beginning on the effective date of this Act [see Effective Date of 2012 Amendment note set out under section 1204 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees] and ending at the end of the fiscal year in which such effective date occurs.”

(Added Pub. L. 103–62, § 4(b), Aug. 3, 1993, 107 Stat. 289.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Construction

No provision or amendment made by Pub. L. 103–62 to be construed as creating any right, privilege, benefit, or entitlement for any person who is not an officer or employee of the United States acting in such capacity, and no person not an officer or employee of the United States acting in such capacity to have standing to file any civil action in any court of the United States to enforce any provision or amendment made by Pub. L. 103–62, or to be construed as superseding any statutory requirement, see section 10 of Pub. L. 103–62, set out as a Construction of 1993 Amendment note under section 1101 of this title.

Section 1118, added Pub. L. 103–62, § 6(a), Aug. 3, 1993, 107 Stat. 290, designated agencies as pilot projects in performance measurement for fiscal years 1994, 1995, and 1996.

Section 1119, added Pub. L. 103–62, § 6(c), Aug. 3, 1993, 107 Stat. 291, designated agencies as pilot projects in performance budgeting for fiscal years 1998 and 1999.

Section 1118, added Pub. L. 103–62, § 6(a), Aug. 3, 1993, 107 Stat. 290, designated agencies as pilot projects in performance measurement for fiscal years 1994, 1995, and 1996.

Section 1119, added Pub. L. 103–62, § 6(c), Aug. 3, 1993, 107 Stat. 291, designated agencies as pilot projects in performance budgeting for fiscal years 1998 and 1999.

(Added Pub. L. 111–352, § 5, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3873; amended Pub. L. 116–283, div. H, title XCVI, § 9601(c)(2)(C), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4828; Pub. L. 118–190, § 4, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2655.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2024—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 118–190 substituted “Such goals shall—” and subpars. (A) to (D) for “At a minimum, the Federal Government priority goals shall be updated or revised every 4 years and made publicly available concurrently with the submission of the budget of the United States Government made in the first full fiscal year following any year in which the term of the President commences under section 101 of title 3.”

2021—Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 116–283 substituted “a website described in” for “the website described under”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Oversight and Reform of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Jan. 9, 2019. Committee on Oversight and Reform of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Oversight and Accountability of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, Jan. 9, 2023.

(Added Pub. L. 111–352, § 6, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3875; amended Pub. L. 118–190, § 2(a)(1), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2653.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2024—Pub. L. 118–190, § 2(a)(1)(A), substituted “Progress reviews and use of performance information” for “Quarterly priority progress reviews and use of performance information” in section catchline.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 118–190, § 2(a)(1)(B), added subsec. (c).

(Added Pub. L. 111–352, § 7, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3876; amended Pub. L. 116–283, div. H, title XCVI, § 9601(a), (c)(1), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4823, 4827; Pub. L. 118–190, § 3, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2654.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 3(a) of the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(E), is section 3(a) of Pub. L. 115–336, which is set out in a note under section 3501 of Title 44, Public Printing and Documents.

The Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(D)(iii), is Pub. L. 115–435, Jan. 14, 2019, 132 Stat. 5529. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2019 Amendment note set out under section 101 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, and Tables.

Section 2(b) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(D)(vii)(VI), is section 2(b) of Pub. L. 109–282, which is set out in a note under section 6101 of this title.

Amendments

2024—Subsec. (a)(2)(C). Pub. L. 118–190, § 3(1)(A)(i)(I), inserted “required to be included on the single website under subparagraph (A) and the information” before “in the program inventory”.

Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 118–190, § 3(1)(A)(i)(II)–(iii), added subpar. (E).

Subsec. (a)(4)(A). Pub. L. 118–190, § 3(1)(B), added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows: “archive and preserve the information included in the program inventory required under paragraph (2)(B) after the end of the period during which such information is made available under paragraph (3); and”.

Subsec. (b)(6). Pub. L. 118–190, § 3(2), added par. (6) and struck out former par. (6) which read as follows: “the results achieved during the most recent quarter and overall trend data compared to the planned level of performance;”.

Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 118–190, § 3(3), added par. (5) and struck out former par. (5) which read as follows: “the results achieved during the most recent quarter and overall trend data compared to the planned level of performance;”.

2021—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 116–283, § 9601(a)(2), added par. (1). Former par. (1) redesignated (2).

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 116–283, § 9601(a)(1), (3)(A), redesignated former par. (1) as (2) and substituted “Website and program inventory” for “In general” in heading and “The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall” for “Not later than October 1, 2012, the Office of Management and Budget shall” in introductory provisions. Former par. (2) redesignated (3).

Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 116–283, § 9601(a)(3)(B), inserted “that includes the information required under subsections (b) and (c)” after “a single website”.

Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 116–283, § 9601(a)(3)(C), added subpar. (B) and struck out former subpar. (B) which read as follows: “at a minimum, update the website on a quarterly basis; and”.

Subsec. (a)(2)(C). Pub. L. 116–283, § 9601(a)(3)(C), added subpar. (C) and struck out former subpar. (C) which read as follows: “include on the website information about each program identified by the agencies.”

Subsec. (a)(2)(D). Pub. L. 116–283, § 9601(a)(3)(C), added subpar. (D).

Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 116–283, § 9601(a)(1), (4)(A), redesignated former subpar. (2) as (3) and substituted “identified in the program inventory required under paragraph (2)(B) shall include” for “described under paragraph (1) shall include” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (a)(3)(D). Pub. L. 116–283, § 9601(a)(4)(B)–(D), added subpar. (D).

Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 116–283, § 9601(a)(5), added par. (4).

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–283, § 9601(c)(1)(A), inserted “described in subsection (a)(2)(A)” after “the website” in two places in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–283, § 9601(c)(1)(B), inserted “described in subsection (a)(2)(A)” after “the website” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 116–283, § 9601(c)(1)(C), struck out “on Website” after “Information” in heading and “on the website” after “available” in text.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Guidance, Implementation, Reporting, and Review

Pub. L. 116–283, div. H, title XCVI, § 9601(b), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4825, provided that: Definitions.—In this subsection— the term ‘appropriate congressional committees’ means the Committee on Oversight and Reform [now Committee on Oversight and Accountability] of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; the term ‘Director’ means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; the term ‘program’ has the meaning given that term in section 1122(a)(1) of title 31, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a) of this section; the term ‘program activity’ has the meaning given that term in section 1115(h) of title 31, United States Code; and the term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of the Treasury. Plan for implementation and reconciling program definitions.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Jan. 1, 2021], the Director, in consultation with the Secretary, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that— includes a plan that— discusses how making available on a website the information required under subsection (a) of section 1122 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), will leverage existing data sources while avoiding duplicative or overlapping information in presenting information relating to program activities and programs; indicates how any gaps in data will be assessed and addressed; indicates how the Director will display such data; and discusses how the Director will expand the information collected with respect to program activities to incorporate the information required under the amendments made by subsection (a); sets forth details regarding a pilot program, developed in accordance with best practices for effective pilot programs— to develop and implement a functional program inventory that could be limited in scope; and under which the information required under the amendments made by subsection (a) with respect to program activities shall be made available on the website required under section 1122(a) of title 31, United States Code; establishes an implementation timeline for— gathering and building program activity information; developing and implementing the pilot program; seeking and responding to stakeholder comments; developing and presenting findings from the pilot program to the appropriate congressional committees; notifying the appropriate congressional committees regarding how program activities will be aggregated, disaggregated, or consolidated as part of identifying programs; and implementing a Governmentwide program inventory through an iterative approach; and includes recommendations, if any, to reconcile the conflicting definitions of the term ‘program’ in relevant Federal statutes, as it relates to the purpose of this section.Implementation.— In general.—Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall make available online all information required under the amendments made by subsection (a) with respect to all programs. Extensions.—The Director may, based on an analysis of the costs of implementation, and after submitting to the appropriate congressional committees a notification of the action by the Director, extend the deadline for implementation under subparagraph (A) by not more than a total of 1 year. Reporting.—Not later than 2 years after the date on which the Director makes available online all information required under the amendments made by subsection (a) with respect to all programs, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding the implementation of this section and the amendments made by this section, which shall— review how the Director and agencies determined how to aggregate, disaggregate, or consolidate program activities to provide the most useful information for an inventory of Government programs; evaluate the extent to which the program inventory required under section 1122 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by this section, provides useful information for transparency, decision-making, and oversight; evaluate the extent to which the program inventory provides a coherent picture of the scope of Federal investments in particular areas; and include the recommendations of the Comptroller General, if any, for improving implementation of this section and the amendments made by this section.”