Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act

2/2/2024, 2:45 PM
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 20.
Bill 118 hr 4435, also known as the Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to hold government agencies accountable for unauthorized spending of taxpayer dollars.

The bill requires federal agencies to report to Congress any instances of unauthorized spending within 60 days of the end of the fiscal year. This reporting must include details on the amount of unauthorized spending, the programs or activities where the spending occurred, and the actions taken to address the unauthorized spending.

Additionally, the bill requires agencies to develop and implement plans to prevent unauthorized spending in the future. These plans must include measures to improve financial management, internal controls, and oversight of spending. If an agency fails to comply with the reporting requirements of the bill, the agency head may be subject to disciplinary action, including removal from office. Overall, the Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act aims to increase transparency and accountability in government spending, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and effectively.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4435

Introduced on
2023-06-30

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/30/2023

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 (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 20.
Bill 118 hr 4435, also known as the Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to hold government agencies accountable for unauthorized spending of taxpayer dollars.

The bill requires federal agencies to report to Congress any instances of unauthorized spending within 60 days of the end of the fiscal year. This reporting must include details on the amount of unauthorized spending, the programs or activities where the spending occurred, and the actions taken to address the unauthorized spending.

Additionally, the bill requires agencies to develop and implement plans to prevent unauthorized spending in the future. These plans must include measures to improve financial management, internal controls, and oversight of spending. If an agency fails to comply with the reporting requirements of the bill, the agency head may be subject to disciplinary action, including removal from office. Overall, the Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act aims to increase transparency and accountability in government spending, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and effectively.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo establish a budgetary level reduction schedule, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Economics and Public Finance

Potential Impact
Appropriations
Budget process
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Legislative rules and procedure

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action7/12/2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 20.