HHS Continues to Make Progress Toward Compliance With the Geospatial Data Act

Date Issued

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Submitting OIG

Department of Health & Human Services OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of Health & Human Services

Report Number

A-18-24-03500

Report Type

Audit

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

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Open Recommendations

This report has 4 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
25-A-18-001.01	No	$0	$0
We recommend that the Department of Health and Human Services fulfill the remaining seven covered agency responsibilities established in GDA section 759(a).
25-A-18-001.02	No	$0	$0
We recommend that the Department of Health and Human Services ensure that the HHS Office of the Chief Data Officer oversees, coordinates, and facilitates HHS's implementation of geospatial-related requirements, policies, and activities.
25-A-18-001.03	No	$0	$0
We recommend that the Department of Health and Human Services develop and maintain an inventory of all geospatial data assets in accordance with section 759(b) of the GDA.
25-A-18-001.04	No	$0	$0
We recommend that the Department of Health and Human Services prepare the required annual reports regarding the achievements of the covered agency in preparing and implementing the strategic plan for the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (section 759(a)(1)) and complying with the other requirements in section 759(a).