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THE GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY & PERFORMANCE ACT

THE GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY & PERFORMANCE ACT

A Bill to Implement Real-Time Accountability, Data-Driven Decision-Making, and Performance-Based Funding Across Federal Programs

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE

This Act may be cited as the “Government Transparency & Performance Act.”

SECTION 2. PURPOSE

To enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency of federal government operations by mandating performance-based evaluations, real-time public financial tracking, and the elimination of underperforming programs. This Act will phase in performance-based funding to ensure sustainable adoption and bipartisan support.

TITLE I — DEFINITIONS & STANDARDS

Sec. 101. Key Terms

  1. (a) “Performance-Based Evaluation” A structured, objective measurement of a government agency, program, or initiative based on clear, quantifiable benchmarks of success, including efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and public impact.
  2. (b) “Public Accountability Dashboard” A real-time, publicly accessible database that tracks federal spending, agency performance, and program effectiveness.
  3. (c) “Failing Government Program” A federally funded initiative that meets any two of the following conditions over a three-year period: – Fails to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) outlined in its mission statement. – Costs exceed allocated budgets by more than 20% without justification. – Fails to produce measurable benefits to the public, as determined by independent audits. – Has declining public engagement or usage metrics.
  4. (d) “Automated Budget Auditing System (ABAS)” A federal system that monitors government spending in real time, flags financial inefficiencies, and recommends automatic funding reductions for failing programs.

TITLE II — IMPLEMENTATION OF REAL-TIME TRANSPARENCY

Sec. 201. Establishment of the Public Accountability Dashboard

  1. (a) The U.S. Treasury shall develop and maintain a real-time, publicly accessible dashboard displaying: – All federal spending in real time, categorized by agency, department, and initiative. – Performance data for each federal program, including goal achievement and budget utilization. – Public feedback metrics, allowing citizens to rate government programs and submit recommendations for improvement or elimination.
  2. (b) Failure to report financial or performance data within required timeframes shall result in an automatic funding reduction of 5%.

Sec. 202. Government Spending Report Card

  1. (a) Each federal agency shall receive an annual “Government Performance Report Card,” ranking its effectiveness based on: – Operational efficiency (cost per unit of service delivered). – Success rate of initiatives. – Budget compliance (overspending vs. savings). – Public satisfaction and engagement.
  2. (b) Agencies receiving failing scores (D or F) for two consecutive years will have their leadership automatically reassigned or terminated.

TITLE III — PERFORMANCE-BASED FUNDING & PROGRAM ELIMINATION

Sec. 301. Phased Implementation of Performance-Based Federal Funding

  1. (a) Year 1: Transparency dashboards and real-time tracking go live.
  2. (b) Year 2: Performance-based funding begins with 10% of agency budgets.
  3. (c) Year 3: Expands to 30% of agency budgets.
  4. (d) Year 4: Full transition to performance-based allocations across federal agencies.

Sec. 302. Independent Performance Audits

  1. (a) The Government Accountability Office (GAO) shall conduct independent performance audits of every federal program on a rotating three-year basis.
  2. (b) Programs found to be fraudulent, redundant, or consistently ineffective shall be immediately defunded.

TITLE IV — EXECUTIVE ACCOUNTABILITY & PERSONNEL REFORM

Sec. 401. Executive Performance-Based Accountability

  1. (a) All federal agency leaders shall be required to meet key performance objectives to remain in office.
  2. (b) Failure to meet two consecutive annual performance evaluations will result in automatic removal from leadership.
  3. (c) Executive bonuses and pay raises shall be tied directly to agency effectiveness scores.

Sec. 402. Ending Lifetime Bureaucratic Tenure

  1. (a) All federal employees must undergo performance reviews every two years.
  2. (b) Employees receiving failing reviews twice in a row shall be subject to automatic reassignment or termination.

TITLE V — CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY

Sec. 501. Public Voting on Government Initiatives

  1. (a) Citizens shall be allowed to vote on proposed government initiatives, determining whether underperforming programs should be reformed or eliminated.
  2. (b) Any initiative receiving more than 65% disapproval from public voting shall trigger a Congressional review for potential defunding.

Sec. 502. Federal Whistleblower & Fraud Reporting Portal

  1. (a) Establishment of a secure, anonymous reporting system where federal employees and citizens can submit evidence of waste, fraud, or abuse.
  2. (b) Whistleblowers exposing corruption or inefficiency that leads to cost savings exceeding $10 million shall receive a 5% financial reward from recouped funds.

TITLE VI — DATA SECURITY & TRANSPARENCY STANDARDS

Sec. 601. Government Data Security Requirements

  1. (a) All government financial data must be encrypted and protected against cyber threats.
  2. (b) Agencies failing to meet federal cybersecurity compliance shall face an immediate budget reduction of 10%.

Sec. 602. AI Oversight of Government Efficiency

  1. (a) A federally managed AI-driven monitoring system shall track inefficiencies, fraudulent expenditures, and redundant programs in real time.
  2. (b) AI recommendations for program improvements must be submitted to Congress and the public every six months.

TITLE VII — IMPLEMENTATION & COMPLIANCE

Sec. 701. Federal Oversight & Implementation Authority

  1. (a) The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) shall oversee compliance and implementation of this Act.
  2. (b) Agencies failing to meet transparency or performance requirements will be subject to executive restructuring.

Sec. 702. Five-Year Sunset Review

  1. (a) All provisions under this Act shall be reviewed after five years for effectiveness.
  2. (b) Any provision failing to show measurable government improvement shall be subject to amendment or repeal by a two-thirds Congressional vote.