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Recovery.gov - Track the Money

Recovery.gov is the U.S. government's official website that provides easy access to data
related to Recovery Act spending and allows for the reporting of potential fraud, waste, and abuse.

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Behind the Scenes: Creating Recovery.gov and FederalReporting.gov
 

WASHINGTON--Working under great time pressure, the staff of the Recovery Board and private contractors developed and deployed two large-scale websites that provide the public with an unprecedented level of government accountability and transparency.

The story behind the creation of FederalReporting.gov and version 2.0 of Recovery.gov is described in a 13-page White Paper written by the Board’s staff. FederalReporting.gov captures quarterly data submitted by recipients of Recovery Act funds. Recovery.gov displays that information for public viewing.

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