Financial Management Risk Reduction Act

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.
Bill 118 hr 10155, also known as the Financial Management Risk Reduction Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to reduce the financial risks associated with government programs and agencies by implementing various measures to improve financial management practices.

One key provision of the bill is the requirement for federal agencies to conduct regular risk assessments of their financial management practices. This would help identify potential areas of weakness and allow agencies to take proactive steps to address any issues before they become major problems.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a Financial Management Risk Reduction Task Force, which would be responsible for developing best practices and guidelines for federal agencies to follow in order to improve their financial management practices. Another important aspect of the bill is the requirement for federal agencies to report regularly to Congress on their progress in implementing the measures outlined in the legislation. This would provide transparency and accountability, allowing Congress to monitor the effectiveness of the bill in reducing financial risks. Overall, the Financial Management Risk Reduction Act aims to strengthen the financial management practices of federal agencies in order to reduce the risk of financial mismanagement and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of government programs.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 10155

Introduced on
2024-11-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/18/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.
Bill 118 hr 10155, also known as the Financial Management Risk Reduction Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to reduce the financial risks associated with government programs and agencies by implementing various measures to improve financial management practices.

One key provision of the bill is the requirement for federal agencies to conduct regular risk assessments of their financial management practices. This would help identify potential areas of weakness and allow agencies to take proactive steps to address any issues before they become major problems.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a Financial Management Risk Reduction Task Force, which would be responsible for developing best practices and guidelines for federal agencies to follow in order to improve their financial management practices. Another important aspect of the bill is the requirement for federal agencies to report regularly to Congress on their progress in implementing the measures outlined in the legislation. This would provide transparency and accountability, allowing Congress to monitor the effectiveness of the bill in reducing financial risks. Overall, the Financial Management Risk Reduction Act aims to strengthen the financial management practices of federal agencies in order to reduce the risk of financial mismanagement and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of government programs.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend section 7504 of title 31, United States Code, to improve the single audit requirements.

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Latest Action11/20/2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.