Headline:
Federal Data: Congressional Action Needed to Improve Interoperability of Award and Payment Eligibility Data
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The source headline is: Federal Data: Congressional Action Needed to Improve Interoperability of Award and Payment Eligibility Data. The source summary says: What GAO Found Agencies can use more than 100 federal data sources—or a combination of them—to verify if recipients meet the eligibility criteria for federal programs throughout the award life cycle (which includes pre-award screening, post-award monitoring, and payment validation). As of September 2025, these included 28 data sources in the Do Not Pay working system (DNP) or designated for inclusion in DNP. However, weaknesses in data interoperability may hinder agencies’ ability to efficiently determine award and payment eligibility. Data interoperability is the ability to share and disseminate standardized data in a way that is efficient, consistent, and accessible across different systems and users, for which high-quality data are essential. Without it, the risk of improper awards or payments increases, and the potential use of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to assist
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https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-26-107466
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https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-26-107466