Recovery.gov - Track the Money

Recovery.gov is the U.S. government’s official website providing easy access to data
related to Recovery Act spending and allows for the reporting of potential fraud, waste, and abuse.

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The Recovery Act sets specific reporting requirements for government agencies and recipients of Recovery funds to measure the plan's progress. For example, Section 1512 says that within 10 days after the end of each calendar quarter, recipients of Recovery funds must submit reports on the use of those funds. The first reports are being submitted between October 1 and October 10, 2009; the next reports will be submitted in January, 2010.

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February, 13 2009 H.R. 1 passed by the House of Representatives.Checkmark
February, 13 2009 H.R. 1 passed by the Senate.Checkmark
February, 17 2009 H.R. 1 Signed into law, and site goes live.Checkmark
February, 19 2009 Federal agencies to begin reporting their formula block grant awards.Checkmark
March, 03 2009 Federal agencies to begin reporting on their use of funds.Checkmark
May, 01 2009 Draft Agency and Program Plans Completed.Checkmark
May, 15 2009 Final Agency and Program Plans submitted to Office of Management and Budget.Checkmark
May, 17 2009 Agency and Program Plans posted on Recovery.gov.Checkmark
May, 18 2009 President to report to Congress on the progress of projects in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act.Checkmark
August, 17 2009 Early Registration begins for Recipient Reporting.Checkmark
September, 10 2009 Council of Economic Advisers begin Quarterly Reporting.Checkmark
October, 01 2009 Recipient Reporting Begins.
October, 10 2009 Recipient Reporting Ends.
October, 15 2009 Recipient Contract Data Posted.
October, 30 2009 Recipient Grant and Loan Data Posted.