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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania requires state agencies to join federal Do-Not-Pay Initiative to curb improper payments
Last action · January 27, 2025: Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Jan. 27, 2025Sponsors: Clint Owlett and 7 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Pennsylvania state agencies that handle federal funds are required to sign a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of the Treasury to join the within two years. Participating agencies must use the initiative's online tools to check payment accuracy and submit annual reports detailing identified and prevented s.
Establishes a mandatory state-level payment-verification system using federal anti-fraud databases, creating new annual reporting duties for state agencies regarding financial errors and taxpayer savings.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Commonwealth agency
State agencies spending federal funds must sign memorandums of understanding, use online verification interfaces, conduct data reviews, and submit detailed annual reports.
Secretary of the Budget
Must establish a participation schedule for Commonwealth agencies and receive annual reports on initiative data.
Office of State Inspector General
Will receive annual reports containing analytical data on improper payments, prevented payments, and control weaknesses.
Department of Auditor General
Will receive annual reports containing analytical data on improper payments, prevented payments, and control weaknesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which state agencies are required to join the Do-Not-Pay Initiative?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 27, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to APPROPRIATIONS, Jan. 27, 2025
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Analysis Score
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