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VA's Geographic Distribution of VA Expenditures (GDX) and USAspending.gov show different amounts for the same state, fiscal year and spending category, by more than the tolerance band set by all states that year. GDX reports expenditures; USAspending reports obligations.
Aggregated from the matches below. Severity bands are calibrated per pattern; counts and dollar totals reflect this snapshot only.
Glassbox VA surfaces correlations and observations, not findings of misconduct. Severity is the size of the match (dollars, growth ratio, concentration or firm count), not the likelihood of a problem; evidence strength (0–1) shows how well the data supports the match. Both are a starting point for review, not a verdict.
The match meets the pattern threshold, in the lower size band.
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Severity is computed from the detection signal · gdx.reconciliation (scripts/va/gdx.ts): state × fiscal year × category for Compensation & Pension, E&VRE, Insurance and Construction only (Medical Care, GOE, Loan Guaranty and Memorial Benefits are not comparable) · ratio = USAspending obligations of the crosswalked assistance listings / PSC Y contracts ÷ GDX expenditure · band = Tukey fences exp(Q1 − 1.5·IQR, Q3 + 1.5·IQR) over ln(ratio) of all compared states that year (≥ 10 states) · variance when outside the band AND |ratio − median| ≥ 5 points AND |gap| ≥ $1M · GDX < $1M not compared · years compared only when all 12 months of USAspending are loaded · signal = |gap| $
GDX reports $2.1B of Construction expenditures for Illinois in FY2023; USAspending shows $189M of obligations under the same category definitions (9.2% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 31 compared states that year (92.9% to 7424%; median 752.7%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
Each count is a state, category and fiscal year where USAspending obligations sit outside the tolerance band set by all states that year (GDX expenditure vs USAspending obligations, compared categories only). Dark states have none. A variance is a question to ask about two public datasets, not a finding. Source: VA NCVAS GDX · USAspending.gov (VA, agency 036).
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GDX reports $1.3B of Construction expenditures for California in FY2023; USAspending shows $40.8M of obligations under the same category definitions (3.1% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 31 compared states that year (92.9% to 7424%; median 752.7%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $753M of Construction expenditures for District of Columbia in FY2023; USAspending shows $6.0M of obligations under the same category definitions (0.8% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 31 compared states that year (92.9% to 7424%; median 752.7%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · National and headquarters contracts are often performed or booked in the District of Columbia and Virginia, and GDX through FY2023 attributed all Loan Guaranty to Travis County, Texas.
GDX reports $518M of Construction expenditures for District of Columbia in FY2021; USAspending shows $1.1M of obligations under the same category definitions (0.2% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 47 compared states that year (7.9% to 3651%; median 138.9%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · National and headquarters contracts are often performed or booked in the District of Columbia and Virginia, and GDX through FY2023 attributed all Loan Guaranty to Travis County, Texas.
GDX reports $375M of Construction expenditures for District of Columbia in FY2022; USAspending shows $1.9M of obligations under the same category definitions (0.5% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 44 compared states that year (3.0% to 3163%; median 107.3%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · National and headquarters contracts are often performed or booked in the District of Columbia and Virginia, and GDX through FY2023 attributed all Loan Guaranty to Travis County, Texas.
GDX reports $283M of Construction expenditures for District of Columbia in FY2019; USAspending shows $10.2M of obligations under the same category definitions (3.6% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 41 compared states that year (8.2% to 6711%; median 217.5%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · National and headquarters contracts are often performed or booked in the District of Columbia and Virginia, and GDX through FY2023 attributed all Loan Guaranty to Travis County, Texas.
GDX reports $258M of Construction expenditures for District of Columbia in FY2014; USAspending shows -$4.7M of obligations under the same category definitions (-1.8% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 41 compared states that year (3.4% to 4473%; median 134.8%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · National and headquarters contracts are often performed or booked in the District of Columbia and Virginia, and GDX through FY2023 attributed all Loan Guaranty to Travis County, Texas.
GDX reports $1.2M of Construction expenditures for Massachusetts in FY2023; USAspending shows $230M of obligations under the same category definitions (19548% of GDX). The ratio sits above the tolerance band set by 31 compared states that year (92.9% to 7424%; median 752.7%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $222M of Construction expenditures for District of Columbia in FY2025; USAspending shows $6.0M of obligations under the same category definitions (2.7% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 50 compared states that year (3.0% to 5675%; median 147.6%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · National and headquarters contracts are often performed or booked in the District of Columbia and Virginia, and GDX through FY2023 attributed all Loan Guaranty to Travis County, Texas.
GDX reports $205M of Construction expenditures for District of Columbia in FY2016; USAspending shows $4.3M of obligations under the same category definitions (2.1% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 47 compared states that year (2.9% to 2607%; median 111.4%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · National and headquarters contracts are often performed or booked in the District of Columbia and Virginia, and GDX through FY2023 attributed all Loan Guaranty to Travis County, Texas.
GDX reports $163M of Construction expenditures for District of Columbia in FY2015; USAspending shows $2.1M of obligations under the same category definitions (1.3% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 46 compared states that year (5.0% to 2370%; median 128.0%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · National and headquarters contracts are often performed or booked in the District of Columbia and Virginia, and GDX through FY2023 attributed all Loan Guaranty to Travis County, Texas.
GDX reports $155M of Construction expenditures for Colorado in FY2018; USAspending shows $1.1M of obligations under the same category definitions (0.7% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 45 compared states that year (4.6% to 2280%; median 143.7%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $153M of Construction expenditures for District of Columbia in FY2013; USAspending shows $7.5M of obligations under the same category definitions (4.9% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 46 compared states that year (6.0% to 3404%; median 156.8%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · National and headquarters contracts are often performed or booked in the District of Columbia and Virginia, and GDX through FY2023 attributed all Loan Guaranty to Travis County, Texas.
GDX reports $1.8M of Construction expenditures for Rhode Island in FY2016; USAspending shows $77.1M of obligations under the same category definitions (4377% of GDX). The ratio sits above the tolerance band set by 47 compared states that year (2.9% to 2607%; median 111.4%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $70.2M of Construction expenditures for Missouri in FY2015; USAspending shows $2.6M of obligations under the same category definitions (3.7% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 46 compared states that year (5.0% to 2370%; median 128.0%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $1.1M of Construction expenditures for Oklahoma in FY2020; USAspending shows $60.0M of obligations under the same category definitions (5343% of GDX). The ratio sits above the tolerance band set by 46 compared states that year (2.8% to 3883%; median 96.8%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $28.8M of Construction expenditures for North Carolina in FY2020; USAspending shows -$22.9M of obligations under the same category definitions (-79.7% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 46 compared states that year (2.8% to 3883%; median 96.8%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $1.1M of Construction expenditures for Georgia in FY2014; USAspending shows $49.2M of obligations under the same category definitions (4661% of GDX). The ratio sits above the tolerance band set by 41 compared states that year (3.4% to 4473%; median 134.8%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $48.4M of Construction expenditures for Nebraska in FY2020; USAspending shows $518K of obligations under the same category definitions (1.1% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 46 compared states that year (2.8% to 3883%; median 96.8%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $34.0M of Construction expenditures for District of Columbia in FY2024; USAspending shows -$7.2M of obligations under the same category definitions (-21.2% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 47 compared states that year (5.6% to 5801%; median 185.0%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · National and headquarters contracts are often performed or booked in the District of Columbia and Virginia, and GDX through FY2023 attributed all Loan Guaranty to Travis County, Texas.
GDX reports $28.4M of Construction expenditures for Rhode Island in FY2021; USAspending shows $2.0M of obligations under the same category definitions (7.0% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 47 compared states that year (7.9% to 3651%; median 138.9%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $246M of Education & Vocational Rehabilitation/Employment expenditures for Arizona in FY2022; USAspending shows $268M of obligations under the same category definitions (109.1% of GDX). The ratio sits above the tolerance band set by 53 compared states that year (97.6% to 108.0%; median 102.8%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · For FY2012–FY2023 VA states that GDX Compensation & Pension and E&VRE (and FY2023 Insurance) were taken from USAspending.gov, so agreement is expected; a variance points to a later revision or a state-assignment difference.
GDX reports $20.3M of Construction expenditures for West Virginia in FY2021; USAspending shows $1.5M of obligations under the same category definitions (7.5% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 47 compared states that year (7.9% to 3651%; median 138.9%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $11.5M of Construction expenditures for Georgia in FY2020; USAspending shows -$3.6M of obligations under the same category definitions (-31.0% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 46 compared states that year (2.8% to 3883%; median 96.8%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $14.7M of Construction expenditures for Colorado in FY2021; USAspending shows $723K of obligations under the same category definitions (4.9% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 47 compared states that year (7.9% to 3651%; median 138.9%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $13.1M of Construction expenditures for Nebraska in FY2012; USAspending shows $207K of obligations under the same category definitions (1.6% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 45 compared states that year (4.9% to 2528%; median 94.4%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $4.3M of Construction expenditures for Utah in FY2019; USAspending shows -$8.0M of obligations under the same category definitions (-188.0% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 41 compared states that year (8.2% to 6711%; median 217.5%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $12.5M of Construction expenditures for Nebraska in FY2018; USAspending shows $265K of obligations under the same category definitions (2.1% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 45 compared states that year (4.6% to 2280%; median 143.7%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $12.3M of Construction expenditures for Idaho in FY2015; USAspending shows $472K of obligations under the same category definitions (3.9% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 46 compared states that year (5.0% to 2370%; median 128.0%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $45.1M of Education & Vocational Rehabilitation/Employment expenditures for Puerto Rico in FY2018; USAspending shows $54.8M of obligations under the same category definitions (121.7% of GDX). The ratio sits above the tolerance band set by 53 compared states that year (92.8% to 116.5%; median 103.4%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · For FY2012–FY2023 VA states that GDX Compensation & Pension and E&VRE (and FY2023 Insurance) were taken from USAspending.gov, so agreement is expected; a variance points to a later revision or a state-assignment difference.
GDX reports $9.8M of Construction expenditures for Nebraska in FY2013; USAspending shows $84K of obligations under the same category definitions (0.9% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 46 compared states that year (6.0% to 3404%; median 156.8%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $7.7M of Construction expenditures for Illinois in FY2016; USAspending shows -$1.1M of obligations under the same category definitions (-14.1% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 47 compared states that year (2.9% to 2607%; median 111.4%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $3.5M of Construction expenditures for Oklahoma in FY2017; USAspending shows -$5.2M of obligations under the same category definitions (-148.3% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 45 compared states that year (2.8% to 1756%; median 82.0%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $7.9M of Construction expenditures for Montana in FY2021; USAspending shows $98K of obligations under the same category definitions (1.3% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 47 compared states that year (7.9% to 3651%; median 138.9%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $7.6M of Construction expenditures for Delaware in FY2021; USAspending shows $320K of obligations under the same category definitions (4.2% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 47 compared states that year (7.9% to 3651%; median 138.9%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $6.7M of Construction expenditures for Rhode Island in FY2024; USAspending shows $345K of obligations under the same category definitions (5.1% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 47 compared states that year (5.6% to 5801%; median 185.0%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $5.9M of Construction expenditures for New Hampshire in FY2021; USAspending shows $190K of obligations under the same category definitions (3.2% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 47 compared states that year (7.9% to 3651%; median 138.9%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $2.4M of Construction expenditures for Oklahoma in FY2019; USAspending shows -$2.4M of obligations under the same category definitions (-101.5% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 41 compared states that year (8.2% to 6711%; median 217.5%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $43.8M of Education & Vocational Rehabilitation/Employment expenditures for Alaska in FY2022; USAspending shows $48.5M of obligations under the same category definitions (110.8% of GDX). The ratio sits above the tolerance band set by 53 compared states that year (97.6% to 108.0%; median 102.8%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · For FY2012–FY2023 VA states that GDX Compensation & Pension and E&VRE (and FY2023 Insurance) were taken from USAspending.gov, so agreement is expected; a variance points to a later revision or a state-assignment difference.
GDX reports $47.5M of Education & Vocational Rehabilitation/Employment expenditures for Nebraska in FY2022; USAspending shows $52.1M of obligations under the same category definitions (109.7% of GDX). The ratio sits above the tolerance band set by 53 compared states that year (97.6% to 108.0%; median 102.8%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · For FY2012–FY2023 VA states that GDX Compensation & Pension and E&VRE (and FY2023 Insurance) were taken from USAspending.gov, so agreement is expected; a variance points to a later revision or a state-assignment difference.
GDX reports $3.4M of Construction expenditures for Rhode Island in FY2014; USAspending shows $2K of obligations under the same category definitions (0.0% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 41 compared states that year (3.4% to 4473%; median 134.8%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $2.8M of Construction expenditures for Connecticut in FY2012; USAspending shows -$293K of obligations under the same category definitions (-10.6% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 45 compared states that year (4.9% to 2528%; median 94.4%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $39.3M of Education & Vocational Rehabilitation/Employment expenditures for Montana in FY2020; USAspending shows $42.2M of obligations under the same category definitions (107.4% of GDX). The ratio sits above the tolerance band set by 53 compared states that year (99.5% to 103.9%; median 101.7%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · For FY2012–FY2023 VA states that GDX Compensation & Pension and E&VRE (and FY2023 Insurance) were taken from USAspending.gov, so agreement is expected; a variance points to a later revision or a state-assignment difference.
GDX reports $7.4M of Insurance & Indemnities expenditures for Iowa in FY2024; USAspending shows $10.2M of obligations under the same category definitions (138.0% of GDX). The ratio sits above the tolerance band set by 43 compared states that year (93.5% to 126.8%; median 106.1%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · The sources place dollars differently: GDX follows the beneficiary's residence or the project site; USAspending follows the reported place of performance or the recipient's address.
GDX reports $22.1M of Education & Vocational Rehabilitation/Employment expenditures for Delaware in FY2022; USAspending shows $24.9M of obligations under the same category definitions (112.8% of GDX). The ratio sits above the tolerance band set by 53 compared states that year (97.6% to 108.0%; median 102.8%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · For FY2012–FY2023 VA states that GDX Compensation & Pension and E&VRE (and FY2023 Insurance) were taken from USAspending.gov, so agreement is expected; a variance points to a later revision or a state-assignment difference.
GDX reports $5.2M of Insurance & Indemnities expenditures for Puerto Rico in FY2015; USAspending shows $2.6M of obligations under the same category definitions (49.1% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 52 compared states that year (58.1% to 111.7%; median 83.0%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · The sources place dollars differently: GDX follows the beneficiary's residence or the project site; USAspending follows the reported place of performance or the recipient's address.
GDX reports $2.7M of Construction expenditures for Montana in FY2018; USAspending shows $36K of obligations under the same category definitions (1.4% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 45 compared states that year (4.6% to 2280%; median 143.7%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $2.6M of Construction expenditures for New Hampshire in FY2024; USAspending shows $72K of obligations under the same category definitions (2.7% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 47 compared states that year (5.6% to 5801%; median 185.0%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · Construction and other multi-year awards are obligated up front and spent over several years: a state with a large new project shows USAspending well above GDX in the award year and below it later.
GDX reports $4.3M of Insurance & Indemnities expenditures for Puerto Rico in FY2016; USAspending shows $1.9M of obligations under the same category definitions (45.4% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 52 compared states that year (61.4% to 106.3%; median 82.6%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · The sources place dollars differently: GDX follows the beneficiary's residence or the project site; USAspending follows the reported place of performance or the recipient's address.
GDX reports $4.2M of Insurance & Indemnities expenditures for Alaska in FY2012; USAspending shows $2.2M of obligations under the same category definitions (53.0% of GDX). The ratio sits below the tolerance band set by 52 compared states that year (64.0% to 120.8%; median 90.5%). GDX figures are expenditures and USAspending figures are obligations; the difference is a variance to review, not a finding.
Why this may be benign · The sources place dollars differently: GDX follows the beneficiary's residence or the project site; USAspending follows the reported place of performance or the recipient's address.