By now, government contractors and “would be” government contractors are aware of Recovery.gov, a Web site designed to track stimulus-related spending.
But who is behind this Web site? Who is behind monitoring stimulus-related spending and projects? The Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board is the appointed “watchdog for the American public on the use of Recovery Act funds.” Earl E. Devaney, appointed by the president, serves as Board chairman.
The Board, spawned out of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, also includes 12 federal Inspectors General from various government agencies. The Board has two principal goals: to prevent and detect waste, fraud and mismanagement and to provide the American people with extraordinary transparency on how Recovery Act funds are being used by states, local governments, and private recipients.
The Board also maintains Recovery.gov, which provides information on agency plans and programs and disbursements around the country.
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