Are You Facing These Federal IT Challenges?
- CFOs: Software license true-ups exceeding budget authority by 200%+
- CIOs: Managing software across multiple security classifications
- IT Directors: 8-12 week security approval processes limiting compliance
- Contracting Officers: Structuring defensible 5-year enterprise agreements
The SAMOSA Act Will Address These Exact Problems
These aren't isolated issues—they're symptoms of a government-wide software management crisis that Congress is moving to solve. The recent DOGE findings revealing 37,000 unused WinZip licenses and $9.6M in wasted software spending prove these challenges can't wait for reactive solutions.
The proposed SAMOSA Act is designed specifically to prevent these problems before they become the next Congressional hearing headline.
Understanding SAMOSA Act Requirements for Federal Agencies
The SAMOSA Act has been reintroduced in 2025 with unprecedented momentum. Following the 2024 House passage, lawmakers reintroduced the legislation in March 2025 with new bipartisan support and executive branch alignment through DOGE initiatives.
The SAMOSA Act (H.R. 1695) establishes comprehensive SAMOSA Act requirements that mandate federal agencies implement robust federal software asset management compliance practices. This transformative legislation requires all CFO Act agency software compliance teams to conduct thorough software asset assessments, address critical gaps, and transition to efficient license management strategies.
Federal agency software audit requirements under the SAMOSA Act are designed to reduce costs, enhance accountability, and improve software governance across the federal government. With strong bipartisan support and Senate approval pending, federal agencies have a critical window to proactively align with H.R. 1695 compliance standards before mandatory deadlines take effect.
DOGE Findings Validate SAMOSA Act Necessity
President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has uncovered shocking examples of federal software waste, including:
- 37,000 WinZip licenses for 13,000 GSA employees
- 19,000 unused training software subscriptions
- $9.6M in immediate savings from removing unused licenses
These discoveries provide concrete evidence that SAMOSA Act requirements are not just policy improvements—they're urgent fiscal necessities.
Premier SAMOSA Act Services
At SIE, our SAMOSA Act specialists provide comprehensive federal software asset management compliance solutions tailored to meet evolving regulatory demands. With extensive experience in software audits, license optimization, and enterprise license agreement management, we help agencies achieve full H.R. 1695 compliance while maximizing cost savings and operational efficiency.
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Download the SAMOSA White Paper
Want to understand the complete scope of SAMOSA Act requirements? Our white paper breaks down federal software asset management compliance mandates, cost-saving strategies, and actionable steps for CFO Act agency software compliance success.
Expert SAMOSA Act Readiness Assessment Services
We specialize in guiding agencies through every stage of SAMOSA Act readiness assessment and H.R. 1695 compliance implementation. Ensuring adherence to federal agency software audit requirements demands a strategic approach backed by proven methodologies. Our SAMOSA White Paper
explores best practices for federal agencies to navigate these new
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Comprehensive SAM Program Assessments
Our SAMOSA Act services begin with thorough evaluations of current Software Asset Management programs within agencies. We identify compliance gaps, vulnerabilities, and improvement opportunities that directly impact federal software asset management compliance readiness.
Strategic Remediation & Implementation
Developing targeted remediation strategies ensures agencies meet all SAMOSA Act requirements and industry best practices. Our enterprise license agreement expertise helps establish efficient license management practices while optimizing software usage and mitigating compliance risks.
Enterprise License Agreement Optimization
Expert enterprise license agreement management assists agencies in establishing efficient license management practices, optimizing software usage patterns, and ensuring full CFO Act agency software compliance across all federal software deployments.
Don't Let Your Agency Become the Next DOGE Example
Federal software waste is under unprecedented scrutiny. While GSA scrambled to eliminate $9.6M in unused licenses after DOGE exposure, smart agencies are getting ahead of the curve.
Take our comprehensive SAMOSA readiness assessment and discover:
- Critical gaps in your current software inventory that could trigger DOGE scrutiny
- Hidden compliance risks that threaten budget authority and audit outcomes
- Immediate cost reduction opportunities like GSA's rapid $9.6M savings
- Strategic preparation steps for inevitable SAMOSA implementation requirements
Exclusive benefits for assessment participants:
- Personalized gap analysis report with agency-specific recommendations
- Direct access to our SAMOSA compliance experts for a 30-minute strategy session
- Priority access to our proven implementation frameworks and templates
- Quarterly updates on SAMOSA developments and federal software management trends
DOGE's software waste findings have elevated federal scrutiny to unprecedented levels. Agencies that act now position themselves as efficiency leaders in the new landscape.
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SAMOSA Act Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions
The Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act establishes federal legislation aimed at improving federal software asset management compliance across government agencies. Key SAMOSA Act requirements introduce new standards for software procurement, visibility, and accountability ensuring agencies can efficiently track, report, and optimize software usage while reducing costs and avoiding penalties.
For comprehensive information about H.R. 1695 compliance mandates, explore our detailed blog coverage.
Federal agencies purchase billions of dollars in software annually. Mismanagement, duplicative purchasing, and unauthorized usage create costly compliance issues. SAMOSA Act requirements mandate agencies understand their Software Asset Management (SAM) programs through comprehensive federal agency software audit requirements, gap remediation, and transition toward efficient license management practices.
The legislation requires agencies adopt structured software procurement processes, including license consolidation and enterprise license agreement management implementations. These changes reduce redundancy, lower operational costs, and provide enhanced visibility into software usage across agency operations.
Learn more about procurement transformation in our specialized blog post.
SAMOSA Act requirements apply to all 24 Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Act Agencies, including the Department of Defense (DOD). These agencies must achieve full CFO Act agency software compliance and meet comprehensive federal agency software audit requirements.
Non-compliance with SAMOSA Act requirements can result in significant financial penalties, increased audit scrutiny, and reputational damage. Agencies failing to maintain accurate software records or meet federal software asset management compliance reporting standards could face sanctions, making proactive H.R. 1695 compliance preparation essential.
Detailed risk analysis is available in our compliance risks blog.
Proactive SAMOSA Act readiness assessment and early compliance implementation helps agencies stay ahead of regulatory curves while building robust SAM capabilities. Strong Software Asset Management programs often pay for themselves by helping agencies:
- Manage Operational Costs: Optimize software spending and eliminate redundant licenses
- Mitigate Vendor Audit Risks: Reduce exposure to costly software vendor compliance reviews
- Enhance Security Posture: Remove unsupported software installations that create vulnerabilities
SIE's SAMOSA Act services help agencies achieve compliance while strengthening Software Asset Management programs to maximize return on investment (ROI) from software expenditures.
Agencies must immediately accelerate SAMOSA Act compliance preparation, given current executive mandates and expected 2025 passage, by conducting comprehensive software inventories evaluating current assets, contracts, and usage patterns. Implementing centralized tracking systems, evaluating software procurement processes, and consolidating licenses through enterprise license agreement management are essential steps ensuring H.R. 1695 compliance readiness.
Comprehensive preparation guidance is available in our compliance preparation blog.
Understanding Software Asset Management and Enterprise Licensing
Software Asset Management encompasses comprehensive business practices addressing financial, installation, usage, contractual, and risk considerations throughout software asset lifecycles. Mature SAM programs enable governance, contractual management, financial oversight, and inventory functions supporting strategic asset management and informed decision-making. SAM objectives focus on maximizing asset value while minimizing operational and compliance risks.
Enterprise License Positions (ELPs) provide organizations access to complete software feature sets at optimal pricing through volume discounts and best-in-class terms available to enterprises purchasing software at scale. Enterprise licenses typically provide unlimited organizational access and usage rights, contrasting with standard licenses that impose feature limitations and usage restrictions. SAMOSA Act requirements mandate agencies utilize ELPs for cost savings, software centralization, and achieving optimal terms and conditions.
Why Choose SIE for SAMOSA Act Implementation?
With DOGE highlighting massive federal software waste and the Federal CIO demanding comprehensive software inventories, agencies need partners who can deliver rapid compliance while maximizing savings. SIE's proven methodology helps agencies:
- Meet evolving federal inventory requirements
- Prepare for anticipated 18-month SAMOSA assessment mandates
- Capture immediate savings like GSA's $9.6M reduction
- Navigate both DOGE scrutiny and Congressional oversight