The Department’s Implementation of the DATA Act

We found that the Department was complying with appropriate guidance and requirements and appeared to be on track for meeting its milestones. We did not find any evidence to indicate that the Department was not on track for implementing DATA Act reporting requirements by the May 2017 deadline. We did, however, note that the Department could improve its project management process. Specifically, we found that the Department lacked a designated project manager for its DATA Act implementation efforts, as well as applicable project documentation regarding work performed. These weaknesses may increase the risk of erroneous decision-making and future implementation delays.