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Read. Follow. Verify.Reviewing Challenges in Federal IT Acquisition
Record date · January 1, 2017
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2017 joint congressional hearing held to examine the difficulties and inefficiencies in how the federal government purchases and manages information technology systems. Industry experts and government accountability officials provided testimony on how to improve the acquisition process.
The hearing addresses how the federal government spends billions on IT, impacting the efficiency of public services and the security of government data systems.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Federal IT contractors
These companies are subject to the procurement regulations and acquisition processes discussed in the hearing.
Federal agencies
Agencies must follow the IT acquisition policies and oversight mechanisms reviewed by the committee.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on March 28, 2017, by the Subcommittee on Information Technology and the Subcommittee on Government Operations.
- The session focused on identifying systemic challenges in federal IT acquisition processes.
- Five expert witnesses provided oral and written testimony regarding IT management and procurement.
- The document includes a record of follow-up questions submitted to witnesses by committee members.
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- The hearing was conducted under the 115th Congress.
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Focus on Acquisition Reform
The hearing highlights a concerted effort by the 115th Congress to address long-standing inefficiencies in federal IT procurement.
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