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Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 21, 2020Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 6589

Department of Veterans Affairs Chief Financial Officer Authority and Collaboration Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary passed house (Sep 22, 2020)

Department of Veterans Affairs Chief Financial Officer Authority and Collaboration Act of 2020

This bill addresses the authority and responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Specifically, the bill requires the VA to submit an action plan to address the material weaknesses of the VA discussed in the Management's Discussion and Analysis section of the VA's financial statements.

Additionally, the VA must submit a plan outlining the steps planned to (1) address the recommendations of auditors related to entity-level controls, and (2) provide sufficient authority to carry out the CFO's duties.

The CFO must submit a certification of the officer's responsibilities for internal financial controls of the VA and an attestation of sufficient collaboration with the subordinate chief financial officers to be confident in the financial projections included in the budget request and supporting materials.

Finally, the CFO must participate in the interview and selection panels of all subordinate chief financial officers and give input into the performance plans and evaluations of all such officers.

What just happenedSep 30, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3](D-NV)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Sep 30, 2020Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  2. Sep 23, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  3. Sep 22, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Sep 22, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4679-4680)

  5. Sep 22, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  6. Sep 22, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6589.

  7. Sep 22, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4679-4680)

  8. Sep 22, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Jul 30, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  10. Jul 30, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. Apr 21, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. Apr 21, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Apr 21, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseSep 22, 202053

Department of Veterans Affairs Chief Financial Officer Authority and Collaboration Act of 2020

This bill addresses the authority and responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Specifically, the bill requires the VA to submit an action plan to address the material weaknesses of the VA discussed in the Management's Discussion and Analysis section of the VA's financial statements.

Additionally, the VA must submit a plan outlining the steps planned to (1) address the recommendations of auditors related to entity-level controls, and (2) provide sufficient authority to carry out the CFO's duties.

The CFO must submit a certification of the officer's responsibilities for internal financial controls of the VA and an attestation of sufficient collaboration with the subordinate chief financial officers to be confident in the financial projections included in the budget request and supporting materials.

Finally, the CFO must participate in the interview and selection panels of all subordinate chief financial officers and give input into the performance plans and evaluations of all such officers.

Introduced in HouseApr 21, 2020

CFO Authority and Collaboration Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a plan that includes steps and timelines to address the material weakness of the VA and the recommendations of the auditor related to entity level controls (including the organizational structure of the office of the VA's Chief Financial Officer).

Department of Veterans Affairs Chief Financial Officer Authority and Collaboration Act of … — Informed