U.S. Department of the Treasury, Fiscal Service Fiscal Data: about us and data license Page: https://fiscaldata.treasury.gov/about-us/ Saved by HowIsTheUSDoing on 2026-10-06 (downloaded directly). This is a plain-text copy kept as a record of what the page said on that date; the live page is the authority. ======================================================================== About Us | U.S. Treasury Fiscal Data An official website of the U.S. governmentHere's how you know About Us About Fiscal Data Fiscal Data is your one-stop shop for federal financial data. The Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service created Fiscal Data to consolidate federal financial data into one easy-to-use website. Fiscal Data adheres to modern data practices and offers data in machine-readable formats via file downloads and application programming interfaces (APIs). Mission To provide accessible, easy-to-use federal financial data and resources to inform the American public and inspire trust in government. Vision The American public regularly uses and relies on our data and resources to better understand their government. Values We are committed to providing authoritative, objective, trusted data in a manner that aligns with the core values of the Fiscal Service: integrity, collaboration, accountability, learning, and excellence. Who We Are This site was created by the Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Fiscal Service, which is responsible for managing public debt, central payment systems, and government accounting. Our team is comprised of data analysts, developers, and UX designers who are passionate about putting trusted data in the hands of the people. What Makes Fiscal Data Different Human-Centered Design Usability is a core value we have embraced from the start of the development of this website. Throughout development, we have integrated best practices and user feedback to deliver a modern, easy-to-navigate site. Machine-Readable Data Downloads All of our datasets are available for download in multiple machine-readable formats and feature customizable data previews. Additionally, each dataset is complete with comprehensive metadata to explain when the data is updated, what each row of the data represents, and descriptions for each dataset and data table. Easily Accessible APIs With complete documentation and APIs for each dataset, accessing data has never been easier. New to APIs? Visit ourgetting started sectionto learn more! Background Fiscal Service is a leader in the open data community within the federal government. In 2018, we re-launched USAspending.gov to enhance the public’s ability to examine and track federal spending data and we launched a new website, Data Lab. Based on the principles outlined in the 2019 Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act and the 2020Federal Data Strategy Action Plan, Fiscal Data builds on our data transparency work by modernizing how we provide data to the public. Open Data Policy Fiscal Service recognizes the importance of providing accurate data on the financial operations of the federal government to the public. This information is critical for the proper functioning of markets, the efficient management of the federal government, and ensuring the trust of the American people. The OCDO developed anOpen Data Policywhich outlines policies and procedures governing Fiscal Service’s open data. Fiscal Service’s publicly available data will be made accessible on Fiscal Data. Please visit us regularly for updates to the Open Data Policy. International Monetary Fund Special Data Dissemination Standard Fiscal Data helps the U.S. government satisfy its transparency commitments as a member nation of theInternational Monetary Fund (IMF)through the publication of financial data on the national debt and central government operations following itsSpecial Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS). We derive the IMF data from other datasets on our site, specifically theMonthly Statement of the Public Debt (MSPD)and theMonthly Treasury Statement (MTS). If you're interested in the data provided to the IMF, the two XML pages are as follows: Consolidated Government Debt (CGD) file:https://fiscaldata.treasury.gov/static-data/reports-statements/mts/imf/cgd.xml Consolidated Government Operations (CGO) file:https://fiscaldata.treasury.gov/static-data/reports-statements/mts/imf/cgo.xml To learn more about IMF SDDS requirements, please visit theIMF SDDS website. Data Sources The mission of Fiscal Service is to promote the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the federal government through exceptional accounting, financing, collections, payments, and shared services. We pay, collect, finance, and account for trillions of dollars each year. Our datasets come from the systems that perform these critical functions such as debt management systems and summary debt accounting systems. Each dataset notes the publisher, which indicates the area within Fiscal Service from which the data originated. Understanding the Data As a first step in improving the usability of our data, we have focused on increasing the metadata available to users, including complete data dictionaries for each dataset, explicit notes and limitations to help users understand the data, and detailed metadata to explain when the data is updated, what each row of the data represents, and descriptions for each dataset and data table. Development and Releases Fiscal Data is being developed using the Agile Scrum method. We release updates to the site about every two weeks. If you would like to receive our release notes, pleasesign up for our emails. Licensing The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service is committed to providing open data. The data on this site is available to copy, adapt, redistribute, or otherwise use for non-commercial and commercial purposes. More Information For more information, see theFAQsor Contact Us. FAQs How often is the data updated? The answer varies by dataset. To determine the update frequency, refer to the Metadata tab in theDataset Properties section for a particular dataset. You can also filter the datasets in ourDataset Search based on when the data was last updated. How is data being rolled out on the website? For our launch in July 2020, we prioritized the most popular and relevant public datasets and will continue to add more datasets over time. How can I learn about updates to this site? Please check back regularly for updates to the site including new features and additional datasets. You can alsosign up to receive updates via email. When is new data uploaded to the site? We will continue to add more datasets to the site over time. To receive email updates about new features and datasets,sign up for our mailing list. Why do some datasets go back further than others? The answer varies by dataset. Some data started being recorded as the result of specific legislation and others became available as a result of new data systems put in place. We strive to provide as much data as is available for each dataset and will continue working to provide as much historical data as possible. I’m new to using APIs. How can I start using your APIs? You can find all the information you’ll need to access our data via APIs on theAPI Documentation page. You may find the Getting Started section most helpful. Where can I find information about my taxes, my stimulus payments, redeeming savings bonds, and other personal inquiries? Because Fiscal Data's focus is publicly available government data, we do not have access to personal data and cannot assist with personal inquiries. For personal inquires, please contact the following departments and agencies: For the Treasury Offset Program, contact their team directly by calling800-304-3107or visit their Contact Us page for more details. For Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments (stimulus payments), visit the Internal Revenue Service'sEconomic Impact Payments Page To get the status of your tax refund, visit the Internal Revenue Service's "Where's My Refund?" page. For child support inquiries, please contact your state's Attorney General at the Office of the Attorney General and/or contact your local Child Support Division. For additional topics, contact the Bureau of the Fiscal Service. Who can I contact if I have questions about the data or wish to make a suggestion? Please contact us with questions about the data or to submit recommendations. Because Fiscal Data's focus is publicly available government data, we do not have access to personal data and cannot assist with personal inquiries. For personal inquiries, please contact the following departments and agencies: For the Treasury Offset Program, contact their team directly by calling800-304-3107or visit their Contact Us page for more details. For Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments (stimulus payments), visit the Internal Revenue Service'sEconomic Impact Payments Page To get the status of your tax refund, visit the Internal Revenue Service's "Where's My Refund?" page. For child support inquiries, please contact your state's Attorney General at the Office of the Attorney General and/or contact your local Child Support Division. For additional topics, contact the Bureau of the Fiscal Service. Contact Us Have a question about Fiscal Data? The About Us andFAQ are the quickest ways to get an answer, but if you can’t find what you’re looking for there or would like to make a suggestion, please contact usvia email, and our team will respond at our earliest opportunity. Do not enter sensitive personal identifiable information such as SSN, address, phone number, date of birth, or driver's license number. Sign Up for Email Updates Want to stay up to date about new features and datasets? Sign up for email updates by sending an email tojoin-fiscal-data-gov@lists.fiscal.treasury.gov. Table of Contents