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Fiscal Year 2004 Performance and Accountability Report
Published November 15, 2004

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Federal Information Security Management Act

The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) provides the framework for securing the federal government's information technology. All agencies covered by the Paperwork Reduction Act must implement the requirements of FISMA and report annually to the Office of Management and Budget and Congress on the effectiveness of the agency's security programs. The reports must also include independent evaluations by the agency Inspector General.

VA is aware of the vulnerability of its assets and financial data to error or fraud and is in the process of correcting the information security controls material weakness. Implementation plans are in place to address this significant deficiency, as well as associated reportable conditions, which were identified in the FY 2004 Annual FISMA Report.