http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda_index/ The most current memoranda issued from the Office of Management and Budget. en No copyright Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:46:51 EDT http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/assets/Icons/omb_podcast.gif http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda_default/ http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1883 The Federal financial management community plays a central role in providing transparency into the Government's finances and initiating sound processes and controls that limit spending improprieties and other forms of waste. ...(2 pages, 44 kb) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1883 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1882 Effective implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is a top priority for this Administration. ... It is therefore critical that State government quickly and effectively build the necessary capacities to meet their responsibilities under the Act. The OMB has been working closely with Federal agencies and State governments to identify potential barriers and to further identify solutions that will enable effective State implementation efforts. ...(2 pages, 35 kb) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1882 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1874 This memorandum provides guidance to Executive Branch agencies regarding the implementation of section 163 of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2010, Division B of Pub. L. No 111-68 (CR), ... (2 pages, 36 kb) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1874 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1870 Rigorous, independent program evaluations can be a key resource in determining whether government programs are achieving their intended outcomes as well as possible and at the lowest possible cost. Evaluations can help policymakers and agency managers strengthen the design and operation of programs. Ultimately, evaluations can help the Administration determine how to spend taxpayer dollars effectively and efficiently -- investing more in what works and less in what does not. (8 pages, 71 kb) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1870 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1807 Audits of Federal financial statements are important-they provide an independent assessment of whether the Government's financial position and condition are fairly stated, so that policy makers can rely upon them to make informed decisions about Government programs. These audits also reflect the President's commitment to transparency and open government. As the President stated in his memorandum on Transparency and Open Government, "Transparency promotes accountability and provides information for citizens about what their Government is doing." (277k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1807 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1795 The purpose of this memorandum is to provide an overview of the Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) initiative and to request updates to agencies' Plans of Action and Milestones for meeting TIC requirements. (47k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1795 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1775 ... The SAVE Award helps fulfill President Obama's commitment to creating a government that spends taxpayers dollars efficiently and effectively. (54k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1775 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1750 This memorandum identifies essential actions that Federal agencies must take immediately to effectively assist recipients in meeting reporting requirements associated with Section 1512 of the Recovery Act and to register and upload required information to FederalReporting.gov before the October 10, 2009, deadline. (53k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1750 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1698 This memorandum provides instructions for meeting your agency's FY 2009 reporting requirements under the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002. It also includes reporting instructions on your agency's privacy management program. (178k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1698 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1671 This guidance memorandum outlines policy principles meant to advance the Administration's domestic and fiscal priorities and to increase the impact of government dollars by leveraging place-conscious planning and place-based programming. (43k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1671 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1565 ... In preparing FY 2011 Budget submissions to the Office of Management and Budget, agencies should build on the science and technology priorities already reflected in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the FY 2010 Budget. This memorandum also provides general guidance for the conduct of science and technology activities in Executive Departments and Agencies. (35k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1565 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1536 Federal agencies use both federal employees and private sector contractors to deliver important services to citizens. Agency management practices must recognize the proper role of each sector's labor force and draw on their respective skills to help the government operate at its best. (264k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1536 Mon, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1535 The President's Memorandum on Government Contracting, issued on March 4, 2009, calls on federal agencies to improve the effectiveness of their acquisition practices and the results achieved from their contracts. (166k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1535 Mon, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1527 On April 7, 2009, OMB issued interim guidance to implement section 3 of the President's March 20, 2009, Memorandum entitled, "Ensuring Responsible Spending of Recovery Act Funds." (185k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1527 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1485 This memorandum provides guidance to Executive Branch agencies regarding two decisions by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) addressing the relationship among three small business programs: ... (169k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1485 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1474 On February 6, 2009, the President issued Executive Order 13502 (the Order). In the Order, the President announced that it is the Federal Government's policy "to encourage executive agencies to consider requiring the use of project labor agreements in connection with large-scale construction projects [i.e., projects where the cost to the Federal Government exceeds $25 million] in order to promote economy and efficiency in Federal procurement." (1681k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1474 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1412 This memorandum transmits government-wide guidance for carrying out the reporting requirements included in Section 1512 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). (551k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1412 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1373 This memo provides specific guidance on four deliverables for agencies: ... (97k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1373 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1332 Attached are the new "Operational Guidelines" that federal agencies shall use to report data to USAspending.gov. This guidance defines award reporting requirements necessary to comply with both the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. (246k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1332 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1194 The Administration remains committed to effective implementation of the Recovery Act. It is therefore critical that State governments quickly and effectively build the necessary administrative capacities to meet their reporting and other responsibilities under the Act. (127k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1194 Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1082 In February, as the President signed the Recovery Act into law, each Federal department and agency faced the challenge of quickly moving funds into States and communities to strengthen our economy while implementing an unprededented level of accountability and transparency on how those funds are invested.(217k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1082 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1078 To help employees understand and comply with their responsibilities under the President's Memorandum, Executive Branch departments and agencies, with the assistance of OMB, are required to distribute guidance to their employees. The attached sample interim guidance may be used as a template for the guidance you distribute to your employees. (111k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1078 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1067 This memorandum transmits the second installment of government-wide guidance for carrying out programs and activities enacted in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ("Recovery Act") of 2009. (1,588k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=1067 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=963 Effective implementation of the Recovery Act is a critial part of the effort to jumbstart economic activity and a top priority for the Administration. (134k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=963 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=868 The purpose of this memorandum is to clarify the current status of OMB review of agency actions, including guidance documents. (97k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=868 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=828 On January 21, 2009 President Obama signed the Memorandum on Transparency and Open Government affirming his Administration's commitment to innovation in government. The President's Memorandum calls for the development of recommendations for a Directive. This Directive will, in turn, instruct departments and agencies on specific actions that implement the principles outlined in the President's memorandum... (1,040k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=828 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=714 In the coming weeks, you and your representatives will be testifying before Congressional committees in support of the Administration's FY 2010 Budget and participating in public events focused on budget initiatives. (97k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=714 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=703 This memorandum transmits the first installment of government-wide guidance for carrying out programs and activities enacted in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Please bring this memorandum and attachment to the attention of any personnel within your agency who will be involved in these matters. (542k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=703 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=539 This is to call to your attention the Executive branch's formal legislative coordination and clearance process. Please bring this memorandum and the attachment to the attention of incoming policy officers of the new Administration in your agency. (125k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=539 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=424 This memorandum provides guidance on implementing paragraph 3 of the Memorandum of January 20, 2009, concerning "Regulatory Review." (104k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetID=424 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2009/m09-07.pdf On October 29, 1992, OMB issued a revision to OMB Circular No. A-94, "Guidelines and Discount Rates for Benefit-Cost Analysis of Federal Programs." The revision established new discount rate guidelines for use in benefit-cost and other types of economic analysis. The revised Circular specifies certain discount rates that will be updated annually when the interest rate and inflation assumptions in the budget are changed. These discount rates are found in Appendix C of the revised Circular. (40k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2009/m09-07.pdf Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2009/m09-04.pdf Section 647(b) of Division F of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2004, P.L. 108-199, establishes a government-wide requirement for each executive agency to report to Congress on its competitive sourcing efforts for the prior fiscal year. This memorandum provides guidance to assist agencies in preparing their Congressional reports on FY 2008 efforts. Reports on FY 2008 efforts are due to Congress by December 31, 2008. (93k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2009/m09-04.pdf Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2009/m09-03.pdf This memorandum provides instructions to departments and agencies on implementing the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act in accordance with the President's Executive Order 13457. (78k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2009/m09-03.pdf Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2009/m09-02.pdf After meeting with the departments and agencies regarding their Information Technology (IT) portfolio, I want to reaffirm and clarify the organizational, functional and operational governance framework required within the Executive Branch for managing and optimizing the effective use of IT.(34k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2009/m09-02.pdf Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2009/m09-01.pdf This memorandum transmits guidance applicable to all agencies receiving funds from the Spectrum Relocation Fund (SRF) under the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA, Title II of P.L. 108-494).(142k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2009/m09-01.pdf Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500