Bureau of the Fiscal Service

06/10/2026

Government transparency isn’t new—it’s in the Constitution! US National Archives

📜 Article I, Section 9, Clause 7 requires a “regular Statement and Account” of public funds.

Following that mandate, the first Account of Receipts & Expenditures was published by the U.S. Treasury in 1791.

👏 And a shout-out to U.S. Census Bureau for conducting the census every 10 years—the other federal data collection required by the Constitution.

Transparency has deep roots in our 250-year history! 🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/1nch50Z4xBK.

06/09/2026

It's ! 🧠

Which of the following is the oldest continuously maintained dataset published annually by the U.S. government?

A) Historical Debt Outstanding
B) U.S. Census
C) Monthly Treasury Statement
D) Consumer Price Index

Drop an emoji in the comments:👍"Like" for A, ❤️ "Love" for B, 😆 "Laugh" for C 😮, "Wow" for D.

Hint: You can find it here https://ow.ly/FwWl50Z92QW! Stay tuned for the answer later this week!

06/08/2026

🗣️Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Let it be proclaimed throughout the land!

As America prepares to celebrate her 250th birthday, we invite thee to explore .

From the earliest records of the Republic to today’s era of open federal data📜📊, witness the evolution of transparency in government and discover how America hath supported innovation, prosperity, and opportunity across our 250 years of history.

Join us in celebrating and the enduring spirit of openness, accountability, and progress. ✨🦅

06/04/2026

Imagine America without 🌐internet access, 🌦️weather forecasts, 🧭GPS navigation, 📚 public libraries, 🏞️ national parks, 🚰clean drinking water systems, or 🚗 summer cross-country road trips.

Many of the systems and services we rely on every day didn’t happen by accident. They were made possible through public investments that connected communities, expanded opportunity, and helped build the nation we know today.🏗️💲

As we approach America's 250th birthday🎉, we’ll be exploring the investments, innovations, and infrastructure that have shaped our country’s past, and continue to support its future.

Stay tuned! 👀

05/28/2026

Sit back, relax, and press play! ▶️

Want to find federal financial data faster? This video shows you how Fiscal Data’s Dataset Search page makes it simple to filter and explore the data you need.

🎬Watch here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJS7lukXAkM.

05/22/2026

This Memorial Day, BFS honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave everything for their country. Their sacrifice reminds us daily of the freedoms we enjoy. Today, we express our gratitude and reflect on their enduring legacy.

Let’s take a moment to remember, reflect, and give our deepest gratitude.

05/21/2026

🎥 Together, FiscalData.Treasury.gov and USAspending.gov provide a complete picture of the U.S. government's finances!

These sites offer tools to explore federal spending and understand the nation’s finances, making government data more accessible for everyone. 📊

➡️ Watch the video to see what they have to offer: https://youtu.be/Y8SAA-Cdm98?si=bWMBKvjbeHMAm8vP.

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05/13/2026

💵Federal spending can sometimes feel complex—but we’ve got you covered!

The Featured Content section on USAspending.gov offers short, digestible articles that explain spending topics and definitions in a clear, user-friendly way. ✨

📼Watch our reel for a quick overview of what you can find: https://youtube.com/shorts/lkTtDUaW9cI?feature=share.

If you’ve checked out our articles, let us know what you think in the comments below ⬇️

USAspending is the official open data source of federal spending information. We track how federal money is spent in communities across America and beyond. Learn more about government spending through interactive tools that explore elements of the federal budget, such as federal loan, grant, and con...

05/08/2026

🌟 is a time to celebrate the entrepreneurs and innovators who keep our communities strong. From neighborhood startups to growing companies, small businesses are at the heart of our economy.

Federal funding—through contracts and grants—helps support their growth by investing in technology, infrastructure, and community programs.

Curious how it all works? Learn more and explore small business spending on USAspending.gov.

🔎https://www.usaspending.gov/featured-content/spending-stories/celebrating-small-business-week.

05/07/2026

- Our Centralized Receivables Service (CRS) team wrapped up the AGA Montgomery/Prince Georges County Chapter 2026 Spring Workshop to deliver valuable management insights and practical strategies that drive greater efficiency in government financial operations.✅

CRS Branch Manager, Dominique McCreary, shared how CRS helps to increase debt collection standardization and strengthens compliance with governmentwide receivables management.📨🏛️

💡𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐂𝐑𝐒):
https://ow.ly/sh1i50YVcq9
✍🏼𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐑𝐒:
https://ow.ly/bNYP50YVcq8