The agency should compare software inventories with known purchases to reduce costs, per a watchdog report that also highlighted issues with EHR modernization.
Report finds that agencies are missing out on cost savings with the purchases of IT products and cyber-related investments, per a new Government Accountability Office report.
The report says Microsoft and Oracle received at least 25% to 30% of government sales over the last decade through less than fully competitive procurements.
If enacted, SAMOSAA would compel federal agencies to purchase unlimited software contracts and require greater product interoperability among Big Tech companies providing services to government.