On October 5, 2018, the President signed into law the GDA as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (P.L. No. 115-254, Subtitle F). The purpose of the GDA is to foster efficient administration of geospatial data, technologies, and infrastructure by improving the coordination and partnerships between the producers and consumers of geospatial information in Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments, the private sector, and academia. Additionally, the GDA is intended to reduce duplicative efforts to procure geospatial data, services, expertise, and technology within the Federal Government. To facilitate efficient geospatial activities in the Federal Government, the GDA formalizes geospatial-related committees and governance processes. Additionally, the GDA codifies portions of OMB Circular No. A-16, Coordination of Geographic Information, and Related Spatial Data Activities, and the tools used to develop, drive, and manage the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI).
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Health & Human Services OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Department of Health & Human Services OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Health & Human Services
Components
Office of the Secretary
Report Number
A-18-20-11500
Report Description
Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
3
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Open Recommendations
This report has 2 open recommendations.
| Recommendation Number | Significant Recommendation | Recommended Questioned Costs | Recommended Funds for Better Use | Additional Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 269549 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
| We recommend that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ensure that HHS and its components fully implement the covered agency responsibilities found in GDA section 759(a). | |||||
| 269550 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
| We recommend that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services maintain an inventory of all geospatial data assets, per section 759(b) of the GDA. | |||||
