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Bill115th CongressFiled May 11, 2017Government Operations and Politics
S. 1099

Saving Federal Dollars Through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Aug 3, 2017)

Saving Federal Dollars Through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2017

(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to develop a strategy to expand the use of data analytics in managing government purchase and travel charge card programs for the purpose of:

  • identifying questionable transactions and developing enhanced tools and methods for agency use in identifying questionable transactions and recovering improper payments;
  • identifying potential opportunities for agencies to further leverage administrative process streamlining and cost reduction from purchase and travel card use;
  • developing a set of purchase and travel card metrics and benchmarks for high risk activities to assist agency purchase and travel card management and oversight activities; and
  • developing a plan to create a library of analytics tools and data sources for use by agencies.

(Sec. 4) The OMB must issue guidance on improving information sharing by government agencies, including by:

  • requiring relevant officials to identify and communicate information about high-risk activities;
  • requiring appropriate agency officials to review the reports issued by charge card-issuing banks on questionable transaction activity and suspicious timing or amounts of cash withdrawals or advances;
  • providing for the appropriate sharing of information related to potential questionable transactions, fraud schemes, and high risk activities with GSA and appropriate federal officials; and
  • considering the recommendations made by Inspectors General or the best practices Inspectors General have identified.

(Sec. 5) The GSA and the OMB must establish a purchase and travel charge card data management group to develop and share best practices.

(Sec. 6) The GSA shall report on: (1) the implementation of this bill, including the metrics used in determining whether the analytic and benchmarking efforts have reduced, or contributed to the reduction of, questionable or improper payments, as well as improved utilization of card-based payment products; and (2) further potential savings opportunities for government agencies under the federal charge card programs.

Each federal agency that issues and uses purchase cards and convenience checks shall report to the OMB on that agency's activities to implement this bill. The OMB must submit to Congress a consolidated report of agency activities to implement this bill.

What just happenedAug 4, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
4 cosponsors3 D1 R
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  1. Aug 4, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  2. Aug 4, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  3. Aug 4, 2017FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  4. Aug 3, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  5. Aug 3, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  6. Aug 3, 2017Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4891)

  7. Jul 11, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 169.

  8. Jul 11, 2017Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-129.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  9. Jul 11, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-129.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  10. May 17, 2017Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  11. May 11, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  12. May 11, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedAug 3, 201735

Saving Federal Dollars Through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2017

(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to develop a strategy to expand the use of data analytics in managing government purchase and travel charge card programs for the purpose of:

  • identifying questionable transactions and developing enhanced tools and methods for agency use in identifying questionable transactions and recovering improper payments;
  • identifying potential opportunities for agencies to further leverage administrative process streamlining and cost reduction from purchase and travel card use;
  • developing a set of purchase and travel card metrics and benchmarks for high risk activities to assist agency purchase and travel card management and oversight activities; and
  • developing a plan to create a library of analytics tools and data sources for use by agencies.

(Sec. 4) The OMB must issue guidance on improving information sharing by government agencies, including by:

  • requiring relevant officials to identify and communicate information about high-risk activities;
  • requiring appropriate agency officials to review the reports issued by charge card-issuing banks on questionable transaction activity and suspicious timing or amounts of cash withdrawals or advances;
  • providing for the appropriate sharing of information related to potential questionable transactions, fraud schemes, and high risk activities with GSA and appropriate federal officials; and
  • considering the recommendations made by Inspectors General or the best practices Inspectors General have identified.

(Sec. 5) The GSA and the OMB must establish a purchase and travel charge card data management group to develop and share best practices.

(Sec. 6) The GSA shall report on: (1) the implementation of this bill, including the metrics used in determining whether the analytic and benchmarking efforts have reduced, or contributed to the reduction of, questionable or improper payments, as well as improved utilization of card-based payment products; and (2) further potential savings opportunities for government agencies under the federal charge card programs.

Each federal agency that issues and uses purchase cards and convenience checks shall report to the OMB on that agency's activities to implement this bill. The OMB must submit to Congress a consolidated report of agency activities to implement this bill.

Reported to Senate without amendmentJul 11, 201780

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Saving Federal Dollars Through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2017

(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to develop a strategy to expand the use of data analytics in managing government purchase and travel charge card programs for the purpose of:

  • identifying questionable transactions and developing enhanced tools and methods for agency use in identifying questionable transactions and recovering improper payments;
  • identifying potential opportunities for agencies to further leverage administrative process streamlining and cost reduction from purchase and travel card use;
  • developing a set of purchase and travel card metrics and benchmarks for high risk activities to assist agency purchase and travel card management and oversight activities; and
  • developing a plan to create a library of analytics tools and data sources for use by agencies.

(Sec. 4) The OMB must issue guidance on improving information sharing by government agencies, including by:

  • requiring relevant officials to identify and communicate information about high-risk activities;
  • requiring appropriate agency officials to review the reports issued by charge card-issuing banks on questionable transaction activity and suspicious timing or amounts of cash withdrawals or advances;
  • providing for the appropriate sharing of information related to potential questionable transactions, fraud schemes, and high risk activities with GSA's Office of Charge Card Management and appropriate federal officials; and
  • considering the recommendations made by Inspectors General or the best practices Inspectors General have identified.

(Sec. 5) The GSA and the OMB must establish a purchase and travel charge card data management group to develop and share best practices.

(Sec. 6) The GSA shall report on: (1) the implementation of this bill, including the metrics used in determining whether the analytic and benchmarking efforts have reduced, or contributed to the reduction of, questionable or improper payments, as well as improved utilization of card-based payment products; and (2) further potential savings opportunities for government agencies under the federal charge card programs.

Each federal agency that issues and uses purchase cards and convenience checks shall report to OMB on that agency's activities to implement this bill. OMB must submit to Congress a consolidated report of agency activities to implement this bill.

Introduced in SenateMay 11, 2017

Saving Federal Dollars Through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2017

This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to develop a strategy to expand the use of data analytics in managing government purchase and travel charge card programs for the purpose of:

  • identifying questionable transactions and developing enhanced tools and methods for agency use in identifying questionable transactions and recovering improper payments;
  • identifying potential opportunities for agencies to further leverage administrative process streamlining and cost reduction from purchase and travel card use;
  • developing a set of purchase and travel card metrics and benchmarks for high risk activities to assist agency purchase and travel card management and oversight activities; and
  • developing a plan to create a library of analytics tools and data sources for use by agencies.

The OMB must issue guidance on improving information sharing by government agencies, including by:

  • requiring relevant officials to identify and communicate information about high-risk activities;
  • requiring appropriate agency officials to review the reports issued by charge card-issuing banks on questionable transaction activity and suspicious timing or amounts of cash withdrawals or advances;
  • providing for the appropriate sharing of information related to potential questionable transactions, fraud schemes, and high risk activities with the General Services Administration's (GSA's) Office of Charge Card Management and appropriate federal officials; and
  • considering the recommendations made by Inspectors General or the best practices Inspectors General have identified.

The GSA and the OMB must establish a purchase and travel charge card data management group to develop and share best practices.

The GSA shall report on further potential savings opportunities for government agencies under the federal charge card programs.

Saving Federal Dollars Through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2… — Informed