FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017

The FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017, also known as Bill 115 hr 3243, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at improving the implementation of the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA). FITARA was originally passed in 2014 with the goal of increasing transparency and efficiency in federal IT spending.

The FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017 seeks to build upon the original FITARA legislation by strengthening the role of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) within federal agencies. The bill requires CIOs to report directly to agency heads and gives them more authority over IT investments and decision-making processes.

Additionally, the bill aims to enhance the oversight and accountability of federal IT projects by requiring agencies to regularly report on the status and progress of their IT investments. This increased transparency is intended to help prevent cost overruns and delays in IT projects. Overall, the FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017 is designed to improve the management and efficiency of federal IT systems by empowering CIOs and increasing accountability within federal agencies. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards modernizing and streamlining the federal government's IT infrastructure.