SAMOSA Act Simplified: How Federal Agencies Can Start Preparing for SAMOSA Compliance

The first step toward SAMOSA Act compliance is to assess your current software landscape.

• Review existing licenses, entitlements, and contracts. Identify which software is actively used, underutilized, or redundant.
• Look for licensing gaps that could lead to non-compliance or inefficiencies.
• Document all contracts to understand usage restrictions, renewal timelines, and potential risks.

This inventory will serve as the foundation for future compliance efforts by ensuring you have a complete and accurate picture of your software environment.

A centralized system for tracking software usage is critical for SAMOSA Act compliance. These systems ensure real-time visibility into your software portfolio and make it easier to manage assets across departments.

Key benefits of centralized tracking include:

• Improved oversight: Easily monitor usage patterns and detect inefficiencies.
• Audit readiness: Maintain up-to-date records that meet the SAMOSA Act's stringent reporting requirements.
• Enhanced compliance: Avoid costly penalties by ensuring licenses align with actual usage.

Investing in the right tracking tools now will not only make compliance easier but also provide long-term operational benefits.

The SAMOSA Act emphasizes the importance of streamlined procurement and license management. Agencies can begin by:

• Evaluating procurement practices: Identify opportunities to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
• Consolidating licenses: Eliminate redundant software licenses and explore enterprise license agreements (ELAs) to simplify management and drive savings.
• Aligning procurement with agency needs: Ensure your software investments align with your agency’s mission and avoid unnecessary spending.

Proactive procurement evaluations will help agencies avoid compliance risks and ensure they meet the SAMOSA Act's requirements for software governance.

Starting early allows agencies to avoid the pitfalls of last-minute compliance efforts. By preparing now, your agency can:

✅  Reduce compliance risks by identifying gaps before audits take place.

✅ Avoid operational disruptions through well-planned transitions.

✅ Maximize cost savings by eliminating underutilized software and optimizing procurement.

The SAMOSA Act is more than a compliance mandate—it’s an opportunity to transform how your agency manages software assets and improve overall efficiency.

At SIE Consulting Group, we specialize in helping federal agencies navigate software asset management and procurement challenges. Our expertise ensures your agency is fully prepared for SAMOSA Act compliance.

Here’s how we can support your agency:

• Software Inventory Audits: We’ll conduct a detailed assessment of your software landscape, identifying gaps, redundancies, and risks.
• Procurement Evaluations: Our team will help you optimize procurement strategies and explore enterprise licensing options.
• License Consolidation: We’ll guide you through the process of consolidating licenses to streamline operations and reduce costs.

With SIE Consulting Group by your side, you can approach SAMOSA Act compliance with confidence, knowing that your agency is on track for success.

Waiting until the SAMOSA Act takes effect can leave your agency scrambling to catch up. Start preparing now to ensure a smooth transition, reduce risks, and unlock cost-saving opportunities.

Contact SIE Consulting Group today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can guide your agency through each step of SAMOSA compliance.

📧 Need more information? Visit our SAMOSA FAQ page to learn more about SAMOSA Act compliance.