Starting on Tuesday March 3rd, and on each Tuesday thereafter, agencies receiving Recovery Act funds started submitting weekly reports detailing their latest recovery activities. These reports give regular updates to government officials, Congress, and the public on how much is being spent and on what, and list the agency’s major completed and planned actions related to the Recovery Act. Spending data covers total dollars made available (obligationA binding agreement that requires the government to make payments immediately or in the future.), and total dollars paid out (gross outlaysCash (currency, checks, or electronic fund transfers) or debt instruments (bonds, debentures, notes, or monetary credits) used to pay obligations.), as recorded in the agency's financial system. Agency reports received to-date are listed below.