Developing State Automated Information Systems To Support Federal Assistance Programs: Problems and Opportunities

Federal assistance to State and local governments is provided through about 1,000 programs administered by over 50 Federal departments and agencies. Many of these programs are so large and complex that States must use computerized systems to support them. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-90 provides guidance to Federal agencies for cooperating with and assisting State and local governments in the coordinated development and operation of information systems.