Rep. Nydia Velázquez's bill aims to require the SBA to prioritize improvements identified by GAO's report, addressing critical gaps affecting small business contracting assistance.
The UCP system launched by SBA was intended to streamline processes for 8(a), HUBZone, VetCert, and WOSB programs, but the GAO reported continued challenges.
GAO's assessment highlighted the need for SBA to improve oversight of IT modernization projects, with 14 recommendations to enhance management and risk mitigation.
The modernization effort, initiated in 2023, aims to rectify existing shortcomings in the SBA's systems for certifying small businesses for federal contracting programs.
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