Data Transparency
Better data. Better decisions. Better government.
The Office of Data Transparency works to improve the value, quality, and availability of federal financial data to strengthen government-wide decision-making and accountability.
Learn more about the Data Transparency program
Resources for everyone
USAspending.gov
See how much and where the federal government spends each year.
Follow the money from Congress to a federal agency down to local communities and businesses.
Send e-mail to join the USAspending.gov mailing list
Join the USAspending Community
See frequently asked questions about USAspending.gov
Data Lab
Data + Use = Value
See animated graphs and charts of how the government spends money.
Look at how money coming in and going out has changed over time.
Compare the U.S. to other countries.
Explore data with choices you can make for different charts and graphs.
Send email to join the Data Lab mailing list.
Resources for federal agency staff and data analysts
Quick Links and Updates
For agency staff and data analysts familiar with DAIMS and the DATA Act: files specifications, validation rules, submission dates, guidance, mailings lists, etc.
Resources for agency staff and data analysts
DATA Act Information Model Schema (DAIMS)
Examine the standards and formats for financial data elements.
See technical guidance about data reported to Treasury.
Review the authoritative source for financial data elements.
More about DAIMS
DATA Act Broker
Used by agencies accessing the web-based application to securely upload, validate, and certify financial data.
Supports submissions to Treasury:
- DATA Act Broker Submission (DABS)
- Financial Assistance Broker Submission (FABS)
Contact the Data Transparency Team
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