FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE PROGRAM SOFTWARE
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONFBI-JEHWASHINGTON, DC, 20535, USA
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is seeking vendor proposals for a software solution to enhance its Financial Disclosure Program (FDP). This program requires certain employees to file annual financial disclosure forms, and the FBI aims to gather information on software capabilities that can effectively manage and analyze financial data from approximately 29,000 annual filers. The software will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with federal regulations by identifying financial anomalies and non-compliance through robust analytical tools. Interested vendors must submit their capability packages by February 28, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Harriett Williams at harriett.williams@ic.fbi.gov or Dionna Brown at dnbrown@fbi.gov.

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    The FBI's Finance and Facilities Division issued a Request for Information (RFI) to seek vendor proposals for a software solution to support its Financial Disclosure Program (FDP). This program mandates certain employees to file annual financial disclosure forms, detailing their financial status. The RFI aims to gather information on software capabilities that can ingest, analyze, and archive substantial amounts of financial data from approximately 29,000 annual filers. Vendors are required to demonstrate their technical capabilities and familiarity with analytical tools that can identify financial anomalies and non-compliance. The document outlines specific contractor qualifications and invites U.S.-based companies, including small and specialty businesses, to respond. Vendors should provide details about their ability to meet the FBI's needs, discuss any market improvements relevant to the project, and offer insights into potential challenges. The RFI emphasizes that it is purely informational, and participation does not guarantee contract award. Interested parties must submit their responses by February 28, 2025, including capability packages and specific information without classified content. This RFI serves as a preliminary step in identifying suitable software solutions for enhancing the FBI's financial compliance processes.
    The document outlines the Financial Disclosure Program System, designed to collect and evaluate financial information from government officials and their families to ensure compliance with federal regulations. It includes categories such as personal identification information, income sources, and asset ownership thresholds. Key areas of inquiry involve various sources of income, ownership of businesses and virtual currencies, tax liabilities, and credit garnishments. The document specifies minimum reporting thresholds for each type of income and asset, as well as requirements for disclosing liabilities. Operational features of the system include user privileges for accessing and managing filings, report generation capabilities for compliance tracking, and a back-office module for administrative tasks. Reports can be customized to analyze compliance rates and identify repeat offenders. Additionally, links to external databases are provided for comprehensive vetting. In summary, this document serves as a comprehensive guide for managing financial disclosures within the government context, enabling oversight and fostering transparency while setting clear reporting standards and compliance measures.
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