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Memoranda 2024
- M-24-18 Advancing the Responsible Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government (October 3, 2024) (36 Pages, 448 KB)
- M-24-17 Guidance on Presidential Transition Planning (September 6, 2024) (3 Pages, 118 KB)
- M-24-16 Improving the Federal Hiring Experience (August 14, 2024) (8 Pages, 158 KB)
- M-24-15-Modernizing-the-Federal-Risk-and-Authorization-Management-Program (July 26, 2024) (21 Pages, 300 KB)
- M-24-14 Administration Cybersecurity Priorities for the FY 2026 Budget (July 10, 2024) (5 Pages, 122 KB)
- M-24-13-Implementing the Presidential Transition Act (April 26, 2024) (7 Pages, 72 KB)
- M-24-12 Updated Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Safe Federal Workplace: Agency Model Safety Principles and COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plans (April 12, 2024) (3 Pages, 75 KB)
- M-24-11 Reducing Burden in the Administration of Federal Financial Assistance (April 4, 2024) (9 Pages, 137 KB)
- M-24-10 Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence (March 28, 2024) (34 pages, 498 KB)
- M-24-09 Guidance on Compliance with the Congressional Review Act (February 16, 2024) (5 Pages, 266 KB)
- M-24-08 Strengthening Digital Accessibility and the Management of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (digital) (December 21, 2023) (17 Pages, 264 KB)
- M-24-07 Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2024 (December 19, 2023) (4 Pages, 158 KB)
- M-24-06 Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects (December 18, 2023) (11 Pages, 309 KB)
- M-24-05 Catalyzing Sustainable Transportation Through Federal Travel (December 14, 2023) (6 Pages, 210 KB)
- M-24-04 Fiscal Year 2024 Guidance on Federal Information Security and Privacy Management Requirements (December 4, 2023) (18 Pages, 359 KB)
- M-24-03 Advancing Climate Resilience through Climate-Smart Infrastructure Investments and Implementation Guidance for the Disaster Resiliency Planning Act (November 29, 2023) (20 Pages, 436 KB)
- (DRAFT) M-24-XX Modernizing the Federal Risk Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) (October 27, 2023) (17 Pages, 353 KB)
- Note: This is a proposed policy currently undergoing public comment until November 27, 2023. Please visit https://www.cio.gov/policies-and-priorities/fedramp/ for additional information.
- M-24-02 Implementation Guidance on Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure (October 25, 2023) (21 Pages, 512 KB)
- M-24-01 Increasing the Share of Contract Dollars Awarded to Small Disadvantaged Businesses for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 and in Subsequent FYs (October 25, 2023) (2 Pages, 72 KB)
Memoranda 2023
- M-23-22 Delivering a Digital-First Public Experience (digital) (September 22, 2023) (32 Pages, 215 KB)
- M-23-21 Guidance for Implementation of the Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2023 (September 1, 2023) (12 Pages, 99 KB)
- M-23-20 Multi-Agency Research and Development Priorities for the FY 2025 Budget (August 17, 2023) (4 Pages, 121 KB)
- M-23-19 Establishment of the Council on Federal Financial Assistance (August 9, 2023) (2 Pages, 60 KB)
- M-23-18 Administration Cybersecurity Priorities for the FY 2025 Budget (June 27, 2023) (5 Pages, 579 KB)
- M-23-17 “Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act” Implementation Guidance (June 21, 2023) (7 Pages, 157 KB)
- M-23-16 Update to Memorandum M-22-18, Enhancing the Security of the Software Supply Chain through Secure Software Development Practices (June 9, 2023) (5 Pages, 326 KB)
- M-23-15 Measuring, Monitoring, and Improving Organizational Health and Organizational Performance in the Context of Evolving Agency Work Environments (April 13, 2023) (19 Pages, 489 KB)
- M-23-14 Implementation Guidance for the Biden-Harris Permitting Action Plan (March 6, 2023) (16 Pages, 360 KB)
- M-23-13 “No TikTok on Government Devices” Implementation Guidance (February 27, 2023) (4 Pages, 281 KB)
- M-23-12 2023 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. A-94 (February 17, 2023) (2 Pages, 206 KB)
- M-23-11 Creating a More Diverse and Resilient Federal Marketplace through Increased Participation of New and Recent Entrants (February 17, 2023) (6 Pages, 287 KB)
- M-23-10 The Registration and Use of .gov Domains in the Federal Government (February 8, 2023) (3 Pages, 96 KB)
- M-23-09 Addendum to the Interim Implementation Guidance for the Justice40 Initiative, M-21-28, on using the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) (January 27, 2023) (3 Pages, 116 KB)
- M-23-08 Strengthening Support for Federal Contract Labor Practices (January 10, 2023) (5 Pages, 333 KB)
- M-23-07 Update to Transition to Electronic Records (December 23, 2022) (3 Pages, 325 KB)
- M-23-06 Appendix D, Management of Financial Management Systems – Risk and Compliance (December 23, 2022) (23 Pages, 842 KB)
- M-23-05 Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2023, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (December 15, 2022) (5 Pages, 338 KB)
- M-23-04 Establishment of Standard Application Process Requirements on Recognized Statistical Agencies and Units (December 8, 2022) (30 Pages, 316 KB)
- M-23-03 FY23 FISMA Guidance (December 2, 2022) (17 Pages, 240 KB)
- Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-24-04 Fiscal Year 2024 FISMA Guidance, issued December 4, 2023.
- M-23-02 Migrating to Post-Quantum Cryptography (November 18, 2022) (8 Pages, 113 KB) (Updated January 8, 2024 to reflect technical correction)
- M-23-01 Increasing the Share of Contract Dollars Awarded to Small Disadvantaged Businesses (October 4, 2022) (2 Pages, 225 KB)
Memoranda 2022
- M-22-18 Enhancing the Security of the Software Supply Chain through Secure Software Development Practices (September 14, 2022) (8 Pages, 397 KB)
- M-22-17 Further Addressing the Impact of Medical Debt on American Families (August 25, 2022) (3 Pages, 257 KB)
- M-22-16 Administration Cybersecurity Priorities for the FY 2024 Budget (July 22, 2022) (5 Pages, 372 KB)
- M-22-15 Multi-Agency Research and Development Priorities for the FY 2024 Budget (July 22, 2022) (9 Pages, 414 KB)
- M-22-14 FY 2024 Agency-wide Capital Planning to Support the Future of Work (July 20, 2022) (3 Pages, 273 KB)
- M-22-13 2022 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. A-94 (June 3, 2022) (2 Pages, 35 KB)
- M-22-12 Advancing Effective Stewardship of Taxpayer Resources and Outcomes in the Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (April 29, 2022) (14 Pages, 933 KB)
- M-22-11 Initial Implementation Guidance on Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure (April 18, 2022) (17 Pages, 521 KB)
- Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-24-02, issued October 25, 2023.
- M-22-10 Improving Access to Public Benefits Programs Through the Paperwork Reduction Act (April 13, 2022) (18 Pages, 602 KB)
- M-22-09 Moving the U.S. Government Toward Zero Trust Cybersecurity Principles (January 26, 2022) (29 Pages, 913 KB)
- M-22-08 Identification of Federal Financial Assistance Infrastructure Programs Subject to the Build America, Buy America Provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (December 20, 2021) (4 Pages, 295 KB)
- M-22-07 Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2022, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (December 15, 2021) (5 Pages, 684 KB)
- M-22-06 Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability (December 8, 2021) (15 Pages, 788 KB)
- M-22-05 Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Guidance on Federal Information Security and Privacy Management Requirements (December 6, 2021) (15 Pages, 234 KB)
- Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-23-03 FY23 FISMA Guidance, issued December 2, 2022
- M-22-04 Promoting Accountability through Cooperation among Agencies and Inspectors General (December 3, 2021) (7 Pages, 259 KB)
- M-22-03 Advancing Equity in Federal Procurement (December 2, 2021) (11 Pages, 489 KB)
- M-22-02 New Financial Assistance Transparency Reporting Requirements (October 26, 2021) (3 Pages, 689 KB)
- M-22-01 Improving Detection of Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities and Incidents on Federal Government Systems through Endpoint Detection and Response (October 8, 2021) (3 Pages, 157 KB)
Memoranda 2021
- M-21-32 Multi-Agency Research and Development Priorities for the FY 2023 Budget (August 27, 2021) (5 Pages, 638KB)
- M-21-31 Improving the Federal Government’s Investigative and Remediation Capabilities Related to Cybersecurity Incident (August 27, 2021) (44 Pages, 1,601 KB)
- M-21-30 Protecting Critical Software Through Enhanced Security Measures (August 10, 2021) (4 Page, 715 KB)
- M-21-29 Ensuring Integrity in Management and Use of Government Aircraft (July 23, 2021) (1 Page, 161 KB)
- M-21-28 Interim Implementation Guidance for the Justice40 Initiative (July 20, 2021) (13 Pages, 385 KB)
- M-21-27 Evidence-Based Policymaking: Learning Agendas and Annual Evaluation Plans (June 30, 2021) (28 Pages, 1,415 KB)
- M-21-26 Increasing Opportunities for Domestic Sourcing and Reducing the Need for Waivers from Made in America Laws (June 11, 2021) (15 Pages, 958 KB)
- M-21-25 Integrating Planning for A Safe Increased Return of Federal Employees and Contractors to Physical Workplaces with Post-Reentry Personnel Policies and Work Environment (June 10, 2021) (20 Pages, 1,017 KB)
- M-21-24 Promoting Public Trust in the Federal Government and Effective Policy Implementation through Interagency Review and Coordination of the American Rescue Plan Act (April 26, 2021) (3 Pages, 164 KB)
- M-21-23 Revocation of OMB Memorandum M-21-01, “Budget and Management Guidance on Updates to the Regulations Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act” (April 26, 2021) (1 Page, 162 KB)
- M-21-22 Update to Implementation of Performance Management Statutes (March 24, 2021) (2 Pages, 182 KB)
- M-21-21 Testimony before Congress and public statements on the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget (March 23, 2021) (1 Page, 111 KB)
- M-21-20 Promoting Public Trust in the Federal Government through Effective Implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act and Stewardship of the Taxpayer Resources (March 19, 2021) (11 Pages, 373 KB)
- M-21-19 Transmittal of Appendix C to OMB Circular A-123, Requirements for Payment Integrity Improvement (March 05, 2021) (79 Pages, 1,566 KB)
- M-21-18 Legislative Coordination and Clearance (March 04, 2021) (06 Pages, 136 KB)
- M-21-17 Revocation of Executive Order 13950, M-20-37, and M-20-34 (March 02, 2021) (04 Pages, 172 KB)
- M-21-16 Revoking M-20-36 (February 26, 2021) (1 Page, 112 KB)
- M-21-15 COVID-19 Safe Federal Workplace: Agency Model Safety Principles (January 24, 2021) (08 Pages, 310 KB)
- M-21-14 Implementation of Memorandum Concerning Regulatory Freeze Pending Review (January 20, 2021) (5 pages, 246 KB)
- M-21-13 Implementation of Performance Management Statutes (January 15, 2021) (3 pages, 233 KB)
- M-21-12 Furthering Compliance with Executive Order 13211, Titled “Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use” (January 13, 2021) (04 pages, 185 KB)
- M-21-11 Increasing Attention on Federal Contract Type Decisions (January 05, 2021) (6 pages, 6,105 KB)
- M-21-10 Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2021, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (December 23, 2020) (4 pages, 2,726 KB)
- M-21-09 2021 Discount Rates for 0MB Circular No. A-94 (December 21, 2020) (2 pages, 1,791 KB)
- M-21-08 Review of Federal Contracting and Hiring Practices Under Executive Order 13940 (November 19, 2020) (4 pages, 3,070 KB)
- M-21-07 Completing the Transition to Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) (November 19, 2020) (7 pages, 5,738 KB)
- M-21-06 Guidance for Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Applications (November 17, 2020) (16 pages, 14,618 KB)
- M-21-05 Extension of Data Center Optimization Initiative (DCOI) (November 13, 2020) (2 pages, 213 KB)
- M-21-04 Modernizing Access to and Consent for Disclosure of Records Subject to the Privacy Act (November 12, 2020) (8 pages, 1,840 KB)
- M-21-03 Improvements in Federal Spending Transparency for Financial Assistance (November 12, 2020) (5 pages, 6,002 KB)
- — Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-22-02, issued October 26, 2021
- M-21-02 Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Guidance on Federal Information Security and Privacy Management Requirements (November 9, 2020) (13 pages, 10,244 KB)
- Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-22-05 Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Guidance on Federal Information Security and Privacy Management Requirements, issued December 6, 2021
- M-21-01 Budget and Management Guidance on Updates to the Regulations Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (November 2, 2020) (2 pages, 1,206 KB)
- — Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-21-23, issued April 26, 2021
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Memoranda 2020
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- M-20-37 Ending Employee Trainings that Use Divisive Propaganda to Undermine the Principle of Fair and Equal Treatment for All (September 28, 2020) (4 pages, 4,370 KB)
- — Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-21-17, Revocation of Executive Order 13950, M-20-37, and M-20-34, issued March 2, 2021
- M-20-36 Implementation of Section 2 of Memorandum on Reviewing Funding to State and Local Government Recipients of Federal Funds That Are Permitting Anarchy, Violence, and Destruction in American Cities (September 21, 2020) (2 pages, 1,740 KB)
- — Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-21-16 Revoking M-20-36 Issued February 26, 2021
- M-20-35 Guidance on Implementing Payroll Tax Deferral for Federal Employees (September 11, 2020) (1 page, 1,186 KB)
- M-20-34 Training in the Federal Government (September 4, 2020) (2 pages, 2917 KB)
- — Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-21-17, Revocation of Executive Order 13950, M-20-37, and M-20-34, issued March 2, 2021
- M-20-33 Guidance on Presidential Transition Preparations (September 4, 2020) (3 pages, 2,679 KB)
- M-20-32 Improving Vulnerability Identification, Management, and Remediation (September 2, 2020) (6 pages, 4,472 KB)
- M-20-31 Implementation of Section 6 of Executive Order 13294 (August 31, 2020) (5 pages, 1.58 MB)
- M-20-30 Data Call – Buy-American Preference for Infrastructure Projects due Tuesday September 1,2020 (August 27, 2020) (2 pages, 2,553 KB)
- M-20-29 R & D Guidance (August 14, 2020) (10 pages, 9,115 KB)
- M-20-28 Buying for America (July 20, 2020) (3 pages, 2,711 KB)
- M-20-27 Additional Guidance on Federal Contracting Resiliency in the Fight Against the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) (July 14, 2020) (17 pages, 8,393 KB)
- M-20-26 Extension of Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (CO VID-19) due to Loss of Operations (June 18,2020) (4 pages, 3,994 KB)
- M-20-25 Implementation of Executive Order 13924 (June 9, 2020) (6 pages, 4,796 KB)
- M-20-24 Implementing the Presidential Transition Act (April 27, 2020) (17 pages, 8,568 KB)
- M-20-23 Aligning Federal Agency Operations with the National Guidelines for Opening Up America Again (April 20, 2020) (11 pages, 10,035 KB)
- — Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-21-25-Issued June 10, 2021
- M-20-22 Preserving the Resilience of the Federal Contracting Base in the Fight Against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (April 17, 2020) (7 pages, 6,473 KB)
- M-20-21 Implementation Guidance for Supplemental Funding Provided in Response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (April 10, 2020) (9 pages, 13,104 KB)
- M-20-20 Repurposing Existing Federal Financial Assistance Programs and Awards to Support the Emergency Response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (April 09, 2020) (2 pages, 653 KB)
- M-20-19 Harnessing Technology to Support Mission Continuity (March 22, 2020) (5 pages, 190 KB)
- M-20-18 Managing Federal Contract Performance Issues Associated with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (March 20, 2020) (7 pages, 6,685)
- M-20-17 Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) due to Loss of Operations (March 19, 2020) (5 pages, 5,575 KB)
- M-20-16 Federal Agency Operational Alignment to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 (March 17, 2020) (2 pages, 117 KB)
- M-20-15 Updated Guidance for the National Capital Region on Telework Flexibilities in Response to Coronavirus (March 15, 2020) (1 page, 152 KB)
- M-20-14 Updated Federal Travel Guidance in Response to Coronavirus (March 14, 2020) (2 pages, 193 KB)
- M-20-13 Updated Guidance on Telework Flexibilities in Response to Coronavirus (March 12, 2020) (1 page, 108 KB)
- M-20-12 Phase 4 Implementation of the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018: Program Evaluation Standards and Practices (March 10, 2020) (30 pages, 17,150 KB)
- M-20-11 Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (March 9, 2020) (3 pages, 1,333 KB)
- M-20-10 Issuance of an Addendum to the National Strategy for the Efficient Use of Real Property (March 6, 2020) (12 pages, 2,091 KB)
- M-20-09 Guidance Regarding Federal Grants and Executive Order 13798 (January 16, 2020) (2 pages, 1,311 KB)
- M-20-08 The PEER Initiative: Protecting Employees, Enabling Reemployment (January 9, 2020) (2 pages, 1,193 KB)
- M-20-07 2020 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. A-94 (December 17, 2019) (2 pages, 1,836 KB)
- M-20-06 Revoking 0MB Memorandum M-05-13 and Providing Other Information on Administrative PAYGO Implementation Guidance (December 16, 2019) (1 pages, 749 KB)
- M-20-05, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2020, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (December 16, 2019) (5 pages, 1,910 KB)
- M-20-04, Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Guidance on Federal Information Security and Privacy Management Requirements (November 19, 2019) (12 pages, 753 KB)
- M-20-03, Implementation of Agency-wide Real Property Capital Planning (November 6, 2019) (6 pages, 1,629 KB)
- M-20-02, Guidance Implementing Executive Order 13891, Titled “Promoting the Rule of Law Through Improved Agency Guidance Documents” (October 31, 2019) (12 pages, 5,891 KB)
- M-20-01, Anti-Trafficking Risk Management Best Practices & Mitigation Considerations (October 21, 2019) (15 pages, 1,623 KB)
Memoranda 2019
- M-19-26, Update to the Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) Initiative (September 12, 2019) (4 pages, 329 KB)
- M-19-25, FY 2021 Administration Research and Development Budget Priorities (August 30, 2019) (9 pages, 2.08 MB)
- M-19-24 Guidance on Awards for Employees and Agency Workforce Fund Plan (July 12, 2019) (3 pages, 481 KB)
- M-19-23 Phase 1 Implementation of the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018: Learning Agendas, Personnel, and Planning Guidance (July 10, 2019) (37 pages, 3.52 MB)
- M-19-22 Evaluating and Improving the Utility of Federal Advisory Committees (July 5, 2019) (3 pages, 3 MB)
- M-19-21 Transition of Electronic Records (June 28, 2019) (4 pages, 239 KB)
- M-19-20 Guidance on the Applicability of E.O. 13807 to Responsible Entities Assuming Department of Housing and Urban Development Environmental Review Responsibilities (June 28, 2019) (4 Pages, 185 KB)
- M-19-19, Update to Data Center Optimization Initiative (June 25, 2019)(13 Pages, 2,118 KB)
- M-19-18, Federal Data Strategy – A Framework for Consistency (June 4, 2019) (8 Pages, 631 KB)
- M-19-17, Enabling Mission Delivery through Improved Identity, Credential, and Access Management (May 21, 2019) (13 pages, 1,001 KB)
- M-19-16, Centralized Mission Support Capabilities for the Federal Government (April 26, 2019) (6 pages, 1,429 KB)
- M-19-15, Improving Implementation of the Information Quality Act (April 24, 2019) (11 pages, 992 KB)
- M-19-14, Guidance on Compliance with the Congressional Review Act (April 11, 2019) (15 pages, 2,705 KB)
- Note: This memorandum has been superseded by M-24-09, issued February 16, 2024.
- M-19-13, Category Management: Making Smarter Use of Common Contract Solutions and Practices (March 20, 2019) (30 pages, 1 MB)
- Note: Portions of this memorandum have been revised by M-22-03, issued December 2, 2021
- M-19-12, Clearance of Department and Agency Materials through the Office of Management and Budget (February 26, 2019) (2 pages, 159 KB)
- M-19-11, Guidance on the Applicability of E.O. 13807 to States with NEPA Assignment Authority Under the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program (February 26, 2019) (5 pages, 233 KB)
- M-19-10, Guidance for Achieving Interoperability with the National Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Portal on FOIA.gov (February 12, 2019) (3 pages, 158 KB)
- M-19-09 Reopening Departments and Agencies (January 25, 2019) (1 Page, 896 KB)
- M-19-08, Preparing for an Orderly Reopening Following the Partial Lapse in Appropriations (January 25, 2019) (1 Page, 1.35 MB)
- M-19-07, Executive Branch Support for Congressional Travel During a Government (January 18, 2019) (1 Page, 950 KB)
- M-19-06, Status of Agency Operations (December 21, 2018) (1 Page, 72 KB)
- M-19-05, 2019 Discount Rates for 0MB Circular No. A-94 (December 18, 2018) (2 Pages, 81 KB)
- M-19-04, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2019, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (December 14, 2018) (5 pages, 1,522 KB)
- M-19-03, Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Agencies by enhancing the High Value Asset Program (December 10, 2018) (8 pages, 347 KB)
- M-19-02, Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Guidance on Federal Information Security and Privacy Management Requirements (October 25, 2018) (18 pages, 402 KB)
- M-19-01, Request for Agency Feedback on the Federal Data Strategy (October 16, 2018) (12 pages, 246 KB)
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Memoranda 2018
- M-18-26, Incentivizing Workforce Participation and Expanding Recruitment Sources for the 2020 Decennial Census (September 28, 2018) (2 pages, 158 KB)
- M-18-25, Modernize Infrastructure Permitting Cross-Agency Priority Goal Performance Accountability System (September 26, 2018) (6 pages, 541 KB)
- M-18-24, Strategies to Reduce Grant Recipient Reporting Burden (September 5, 2018) (3 pages, 4 MB)
- M-18-23, Shifting From Low-Value to High-Value Work (August 27, 2018) (12 pages, 13 MB)
- M-18-22, FY 2020 Administration Research and Development Budget Priorities (July 31, 2018) (5 pages, 7 MB)
- M-18-21, Designation and Responsibilities of Agency Senior Real Property Officers (July 12, 2018) (3 pages, 3 MB)
- M-18-20, Appendix C to OMB Circular No. A-123, Requirements for Payment Integrity Improvement (June 26, 2018) (78 pages, 2 MB)
- M-18-19, Improving the Management of Federal Programs and Projects through Implementing the Program Management Improvement Accountability Act (PMIAA) (June 25, 2018) (30 pages, 2 MB)
- M-18-18, Implementing Statutory Changes to the Micro-Purchase and the Simplified Acquisition Thresholds for Financial Assistance (June 21, 2018) (2 pages, 656 KB)
- M-18-17, Gears of Government Awards Program (June 19, 2018) (8 pages, 1 MB)
- M-18-16, Appendix A to OMB Circular No. A-123, Management of Reporting and Data Integrity Risk (June 6, 2018) (9 pages, 199 KB)
- M-18-15, 2018 Strategic Review Guidance (April 24, 2018) (13 pages, 1 MB)
- M-18-14, Implementation of Internal Controls and Grant Expenditures for the Disaster-Related Appropriations (March 30, 2018) (6 pages, 284 KB)
- M-18-13, One Federal Decision Framework for the Environmental Review and Authorization Process for Major Infrastructure Projects under Executive Order 13807 (March 20, 2018) (17 pages, 1 MB)
- Memorandum of Understanding Implementing One Federal Decision Under Executive Order 13807 (April 9, 2018) (25 pages, 2 MB)
- M-18-12, Implementation of the Modernizing Government Technology Act (February 27, 2018) (9 pages, 8 MB)
- M-18-11, Reopening Departments and Agencies (February 9, 2018) (1 page, 218 KB)
- M-18-10, Status of Agency Operations (February 8, 2018) (1 page, 297 KB)
- M-18-09, 2018 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. A-94 (February 2, 2018) (2 pages, 322 KB)
- M-18-08, Guidance on Disaster and Emergency Funding Tracking (February 2, 2018) (6 Page, 2 MB)
- M-18-07, Reopening Departments and Agencies (January 22, 2018) (1 Page, 282 KB)
- M-18-06, Status of Agency Operations (January 20, 2018) (1 Page, 309 KB)
- M-18-05, Planning for Agency Operations during a Potential Lapse in Appropriations (January 19, 2018) (16 Pages, 9 MB)
- M-18-04, Monitoring and Evaluation Guidelines for Federal Departments and Agencies that Administer United States Foreign Assistance (January 11, 2018) (16 Pages, 675 KB)
- M-18-03, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2018, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (December 15, 2017) (5 Pages, 2.06 MB)
- M-18-02, Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Guidance on Federal Information Security and Privacy Management Requirements (October 16, 2017) (11 Pages, 169.79 KB)
- M-18-01, Developing Agency Funding and Authorization Requests to Support Recovery and Rebuilding after Recent Hurricanes (October 4, 2017) (2 Pages, 1.57 MB)
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Memoranda 2017
- M-17-32, Travel on Government-Owned Rented, Leased or Chartered Aircraft (September 29, 2017) (1 Page, 522 KB)
- M-17-31, FY 2018 Regulatory Cost Allowances (September 7, 2017) (1 page, 680 KB)
- Fall 2017 Data Call for the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (August 18, 2017) (22 pages, 667 KB)
- M-17-30, Fiscal Year 2019 Administration Research and Development Budget Priorities (August 17, 2017) (4 pages, 812 KB)
- M-17-29, Best-in-Class Mandatory Solution -Package Delivery Services (July 27, 2017) (5 pages, 277 MB)
- M-17-28, Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Guidance (July 7, 2017) (3 pages, 97 KB)
- M-17-27, Assessment and Enforcement of Domestic Preferences In Accordance with Buy American Laws (June 30, 2017) (7 pages, 402 MB)
- M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda (June 15, 2017) (12 pages, 725 KB)
- M-17-25, Reporting Guidance for Executive Order on Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure (May 19, 2017) (13 pages, 227 KB)
- Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-22-05 Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Guidance on Federal Information Security and Privacy Management Requirements, issued December 6, 2021
- M-17-24, Regulatory Reform Officers and Regulatory Policy Officers at Executive Departments and Agencies (May 8, 2017) (5 pages, 60.56 KB)
- M-17-23, Guidance on Regulatory Reform Accountability under Executive Order 13777, titled “Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda” ( April 28, 2017) (4 pages, 84 KB)
- M-17-22, Comprehensive Plan for Reforming the Federal Government and Reducing the Federal Civilian Workforce (Apr 12, 2017) (14 pages, 8.5 MB)
- M-17-21, Implementing Executive Order 13771, Titled “Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs” (Apr 5, 2017) (17 pages, 28.74 MB)
- M-17-20, Testimony and Public Statements on the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget (Mar 17, 2017) (1 page, 257.51 KB)
- Spring 2017 Data Call for the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (March 6, 2017) (13 pages, 293.75 KB)
- M-17-19, Legislative Coordination and Clearance (Feb 28, 2017) (3 pages, 1.73 MB)
- Interim Guidance Implementing Section 2 of the Executive Order of January 30, 2017, Titled “Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs” (Fed 2, 2017) (7 pages, 188.01 LB)
- M-17-18, Federal Civilian Hiring Freeze Guidance (Jan 31, 2017) (4 pages, 1.23 MB)
- M-17-17, Immediate Actions and Initial Guidance for Federal Civilian Hiring Freeze (Jan 25, 2017) (2 pages, 438.59 KB)
- M-17-16, Implementation of Regulatory Freeze (Jan 24, 2017) (4 pages, 1.86 MB)
- M-17-15, Rescission of Memoranda Relating to Identity Management (Jan 19, 2017) (1 page, 502 KB)
- M-17-14, Guidance to Federal Agencies Regarding the Environmental Review and Authorization Process for Infrastructure Projects (Jan 13, 2017) (86 pages, 1.91 MB)
- M-17-13, Extension of Policy to Provide Accelerated Payment to Small Businesses and Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 11, 2017) (2 pages, 133 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-17-12, Preparing for and Responding to a Breach of Personally Identifiable Information (Jan 3, 2017) (47 pages, 26,964 KB)
- M-17-11, Implementation of the 2017 annual adjustment pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec 16, 2016) (5 pages, 2476 KB)
- M-17-10, 2017 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. A-94 (Dec 12, 2016) (2 pages, 758 KB)
- M-17-09, Management of Federal High Value Assets (Dec 9, 2016) (16 pages, 9.14 MB)
- M-17-08, Amending OMB Memorandum M-12-12, Promoting Efficient Spending to Support Agency Operations (Nov 25, 2016) (5 pages, 2824 KB)
- M-17-07, Guidance on Awards for Non-SES/SL/ST Employees for Fiscal Year 2017 (Nov 18, 2016) (3 pages, 1.37 MB)
- M-17-06, Policies for Federal Agency Public Websites and Digital Services (Nov 8, 2016) (18 pages, 1.13 MB)
- M-17-05, Fiscal Year 2016 – 2017 Guidance On Federal Information Security And Privacy Management Requirements (Nov 4, 2016) (12 pages, 13.8 MB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-18-02, Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Guidance on Federal Information Security and Privacy Management, issued June 15, 2017. - M-17-04, Additional Guidance for Data Act Implementation: Further Requirements For Reporting And Assuring Data Reliability (Nov 4, 2016) (11 pages, 10.16 MB)
- M-17-03, Institutionalizing Hiring Excellence To Achieve Mission Outcomes (Nov 1, 2016) (18 pages, 1.6 MB)
- M-17-02, Precision Medicine Initiative Privacy and Security (Oct 21, 2016) (4 pages, 1.42 MB)
- M-17-01, Federal Coordination, Permitting and Review of Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Projects (Oct 20, 2016) (3 pages, 1.13 MB)
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Memoranda 2016
- M-16-24, Role and Designation of Senior Agency Officials for Privacy (Sep 15, 2016) (5 pages, 288 KB)
- M-16-23, Prioritizing Federal Investments in Promise Zones (Sep 2, 2016) (7 pages, 3,781 KB)
— Note: Portions of this policy have been paused by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. Please refer to that memorandum for more information. - M-16-22, Guidance on Awards for SES and SL/ST employees for Fiscal Year 2017 (August 12, 2016) (3 pages, 1,757 KB)
- M-16-21, Federal Source Code Policy: Achieving Efficiency, Transparency, and Innovation through Reusable and Open Source Software (August 8, 2016) (15 pages, 9,216 KB)
- M-16-20, Category Management Policy 16-3: Improving the Acquisition and Management of Common Information Technology: Mobile Devices and Services (August 4, 2016) (8 pages, 151 KB)
- M-16-19, Data Center Optimization Initiative (DCOI) (August 1, 2016) (11 pages, 12649 KB).
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-19-19, Update to Data Center Optimization Initiative, issued June 25, 2019. - M-16-18, Financial and Performance Reporting on Undisbursed Balances in Expired Grant Accounts (July 15, 2016) (1 page, 598 KB)
- M-16-17, OMB Circular No. A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control (July 15, 2016) (51 pages, 27,766 KB)
- M-16-16, 2016 Agency Open Government Plans (July 14, 2016) (7 pages, 4,433 KB)
- M-16-15, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Strategy (July 12, 2016) (18 pages, 202 KB)
- M-16-14, Category Management Policy 16-2: Providing Comprehensive Identity Protection Services, Identity Monitoring, and Data Breach Response (July 1, 2016) (3 pages, 1745 KB)
- M-16-13, Guidance for Agencies on Transfers from the Spectrum Relocation Fund for Research and Development and Planning Activities (June 2, 2016) (9 pages, 6709 KB)
- M-16-12, Category Management Policy 16-1: Improving the Acquisition and Management of Common Information Technology: Software Licensing (June 2, 2016) (10 pages, 13724 KB)
- M-16-11, Improving Administrative Functions Through Shared Services (May 4, 2016) (5 pages, 6212 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-19-16, Centralized Mission Support Capabilities for the Federal Government, issued April 26, 2019. - M-16-10, Requirements for the FY 2018 Budget Process (April 29, 2016) (3 pages, 1096 KB)
- M-16-09, Strengthening Climate Adaptation Planning in Fiscal Year 2016 and Beyond (April 29, 2016) (5 pages, 2589 KB)
- M-16-08, Establishment of the Core Federal Services Council (March 30, 2016) (4 pages, 1745 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-16-07, Reporting of Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (March 18, 2016) (2 pages, 827 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-16-06, Implementation of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (February 24, 2016) (10 pages, 1.02 MB)
- M-16-05, 2016 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. A-94 (February 12, 2016) (2 pages, 764 KB)
- M-16-04, Cybersecurity Strategy and Implementation Plan (CSIP) for the Federal Civilian Government (October 30, 2015) (21 pages, 352 KB)
- M-16-03, Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Guidance on Federal Information Security and Privacy Management Requirements (October 30, 2015) (11 pages, 141 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-18-02, Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Guidance on Federal Information Security and Privacy Management, issued June 15, 2017. - M-16-02, Category Management Policy 15-1: Improving the Acquisition and Management of Common Information Technology: Laptops and Desktops (October 16, 2015) (7 pages, 4.02 MB)
- M-16-01, Incorporating Ecosystem Services into Federal Decision Making (October 7, 2015) (5 pages, 2.49 MB)
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Memoranda 2015
- M-15-20, Guidance Establishing Metrics for the Permitting and Environmental Review of Infrastructure Projects (September 22, 2015) (22 pages, 5.76 MB)
- M-15-19, Improving Government Efficiency and Saving Taxpayer Dollars Through Electronic Invoicing (July 17, 2015) (3 pages, 1.16 MB)
- M-15-18, Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Guidance for Countering Biological Threats Resource Priorities (July 9, 2015) (10 pages, 3.26 MB)
- M-15,17, Native Youth Priorities for the FY 2017 Budget (July 9, 2015) (4 pages, 2.05 MB)
- M-15-16, Multi-Agency Science and Technology Priorities for the FY 2017 Budget (July 9, 2015) (5 pages, 2.35 MB)
- M-15-15, Improving Statistical Activities through Interagency Collaboration (July 8, 2015) (3 pages, 1.47 MB)
- M-15-14, Management and Oversight of Federal Information Technology (June 10, 2015) (34 pages, 7.37 MB)
- M-15-13, Policy to Require Secure Connections across Federal Websites and Web Services (June 8, 2015) (5 pages, 259 KB)
- M-15-12, Increasing Transparency of Federal Spending by Making Federal Spending Data Accessible, Searchable, and Reliable (May 8, 2015) (8 pages, 868 KB)
- M-15-11, Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Guidance (May 1, 2015) (8 pages, 2.87 MB)
- M-15-10, Focusing on Implementation to Drive Improvements (April 6, 2015) (2 pages, 120 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - National Strategy For The Efficient Use of Real Property (March 25, 2015) (11 pages, 1 MB)
- Memoranda No. 2015-01,Reduce the Footprint Policy (March 25, 2015) (9 pages, 887 kB)
- M-15-09, Guidance on Implementing the Federal Customer Service Awards Program (March 19, 2015) (11 page, 4.35 MB)
— Note: Portions of this policy have been modified by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. Please refer to that memorandum for more information. - M-15-08, Implementation of the President’s Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces (March 6, 2015) (8 pages, 2.1 MB)
- M-15-07, Establishment of a Diversity and Inclusion in Government Council (March 6, 2015) (2 pages, 935 KB)
- M-15-06, Planning for Agency Operations Involving the Department of Homeland Security During a Lapse in its Appropriations (5 pages, 689 KB)
- M-15-05, 2015 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. 94 (January 21, 2015) (2 pages, 78 KB)
- M-15-04, Strengthening Employee Engagement and Organizational Performance. (December 23, 2014) (13 pages, 3.8 MB)
- M-15-03, Department Support for Implementation of Statistical Policy Directive No. I: Fundamental Responsibilities of Federal Statistical Agencies and Recognized Statistical Units (November 26, 2014) (31 pages, 1.1 MB)
- M-15-02, Appendix C to Circular No. A-123, Requirements for Effective Estimation and Remediation of Improper Payments (October 20, 2014) (55 pages, 28.7 MB)
- M-15-01, Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Guidance on Improving Federal Information Security and Privacy Management Practices (October 3, 2014) (17 pages, 6.46 MB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-18-02, Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Guidance on Federal Information Security and Privacy Management, issued June 15, 2017.
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Memoranda 2014
- M-14-17, Metrics for Uniform Guidance (2 C.F.R. 200) (September 30, 2014) (4 pages, 609 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-14-16, Guidance on Managing Email (September 15, 2014) (7 pages, 2.38 MB)
- M-14-15, Ensuring That Employment and Training Programs Are Job-Driven (July 22, 2014) (8 pages, 389 KB)
- M-14-14, Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Guidance for Countering Biological Threats Resource Priorities (July 18, 2014) (9 pages, 3.02 MB)
- M-14-13, Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Guidance for Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Resource Priorities (July 18, 2014) (9 pages, 2.95 MB)
- M-14-12, Management Agenda Priorities for the FY 2016 Budget (July 18, 2014) (8 pages, 3.37 MB)
- M-14-11, Science and Technology Priorities for FY 2016 Budget (July 18, 2014) (5 pages, 2.36 MB)
- M-14-10, Extension of Policy to Provide Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (July 10, 2014) (1 page, 68 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-14-09, Implementation of the President’s Executive Order Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors (June 12, 2014) (2 pages, 816 KB)
- M-14-08, Fiscal Year 2014 PortfolioStat (May 7, 2014) (8 pages, 364 KB)
— Note: Portions of this policy have been modified by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. Please refer to that memorandum for more information. - M-14-07, Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Guidance (May 5, 2014) (4 pages, 2.22 MB)
- M-14-06, Guidance for Providing and Using Administrative Data for Statistical Purposes (February 14, 2014) (38 pages, 755 KB)
- M-14-05, 2014 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. A-94 (February 7, 2014) (1 page, 79 KB)
- M-14-04, Fiscal Year 2013 Reporting Instructions for the Federal Information Security Management Act and Agency Privacy Management (November 18, 2013) (33 pages, 1.86 MB)
- M-14-03, Enhancing the Security of Federal Information and Information Systems (November 18, 2013) (15 pages, 869 KB)
- M-14-02, Guidance on Awards for Fiscal Year 2014 (November 1, 2013) (3 pages, 175 KB)
- M-14-01, Reopening Departments and Agencies (October 17, 2013) (1 page, 257 KB)
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Memoranda 2013
- M-13-24, Update on Status of Operations (September 30, 2013) (1 page, 42 KB)
- M-13-23, Appendix D to Circular No. A-123, Compliance with the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act of 1996 (September 20, 2013) (20 pages, 4.37 MB)
- M-13-22, Planning for Agency Operations during a Potential Lapse in Appropriations (September 17, 2013) (16 pages, 7.48 MB)
- M-13-21, Implementation of the Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2012 (September 6, 2013) (4 pages, 1.87 MB)
- M-13-20, Protecting Privacy while Reducing Improper Payments with the Do Not Pay Initiative (August 16, 2013) (18 pages, 9.95 MB)
- M-13-19, Implementation of Executive Order 13559, “Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-based and Other Neighborhood Organizations (August 2, 2013) (3 pages, 182 KB)
- M-13-18, Guidance for 2013 SAVE Award Program (July 26, 2013) (2 pages, 117 KB)
- M-13-17, Next Steps in the Evidence and Innovation Agenda (July 26, 2013) (14 pages, 753 KB)
- M-13-16, Science and Technology Priorities for the FY 2015 Budget (July 26, 2013) (5 pages, 298 KB)
- M-13-15, Extension of Policy to Provide Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (July 11, 2013) (2 pages, 260 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-13-14, Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Guidance (May 29, 2013) (3 pages, 1.6 MB)
- M-13-13, Open Data Policy – Managing Information as an Asset (May 9, 2013) (12 pages, 5.84 MB)
- M-13-12, Legislative Coordination and Clearance (April 15, 2013) (3 pages, 158 KB)
- M-13-11, Ongoing Implementation of the Joint Committee Sequestration (April 4, 2013) (3 pages, 188 KB)
- M-13-10, Antideficiency Act Implications of Certain Online Terms of Service Agreements (April 4, 2013) (17 pages, 1.11 MB)
- M-13-09, Fiscal Year 2013 PortfolioStat Guidance: Strengthening Federal IT Portfolio Management (March 27, 2013) (11 pages, 615 KB)
- M-13-08, Improving Financial Systems Through Shared Services (March 25, 2013) (5 pages, 287 KB)
Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-19-16, Centralized Mission Support Capabilities for the Federal Government, issued April 26, 2019 - M-13-07, Accountability for Funds Provided by the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act (March 12, 2013) (6 pages, 305 KB)
- M-13-06, Issuance of the Sequestration Order Pursuant To Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as Amended (March 1, 2013) (1 page, 527 KB)
- M-13-05, Agency Responsibilities for Implementation of Potential Joint Committee Sequestration (February 27, 2013) (4 pages, 173 KB)
- M-13-04, 2013 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. 94 (January 24, 2013) (2 pages, 790 KB)
- M-13-03, Planning for Uncertainty with Respect to Fiscal Year 2013 Budgetary Resources (January 14, 2013) (3 pages, 1.26 MB)
- M-13-02, Improving Acquisition through Strategic Sourcing (December 5, 2012) (4 pages, 228 KB)
- M-13-01, Guidance for Agencies on Transfers from the Spectrum Relocation Fund for Certain Pre-Auction Costs (November 20, 2012) (4 pages, 235 KB)
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Memoranda 2012
- M-12-21, Addendum to OMB Memorandum M-98-13 on Federal Use of Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESCs) (September 28, 2012) (11 pages, 3.92 MB)
- M-12-20, FY 2012 Reporting Instructions for the Federal Information Security Management Act and Agency Privacy Management (September 27, 2012) (29 pages, 6.75 MB)
- M-12-19, Guidance on Allowable Contracting Costs Associated with the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act (September 28, 2012) (2 pages, 665 KB)
- M-12-18, Managing Government Records Directive (August 24, 2012) (7 pages, 2.62 MB)
- M-12-17, Issues Raised by Potential Sequestration Pursuant To Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (July 31, 2012) (2 pages, 961 KB)
- M-12-16, Providing Prompt Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (July 11, 2012) (4 pages, 220 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-12-15, Science and Technology Priorities for the FY 2014 Budget (June 6, 2012) (4 pages, 619 KB)
- M-12-14, Use of Evidence and Evaluation in the 2014 Budget (May 18, 2012) (5 pages, 2.33 MB)
- M-12-13, Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Guidance (May 18, 2012) (3 pages, 1.76 MB)
- Note: An appendix with detail on the Administration’s government-wide management initiatives is available at this link: Administration’s Management Priorities (2 pages, 103 KB)
- M-12-12, Promoting Efficient Spending to Support Agency Operations (May 11, 2012) (6 pages, 1.2 MB)
- M-12-11, Reducing Improper Payments through the “Do Not Pay List” (April 12, 2012) (5 pages, 286 KB)
- M-12-10, Implementing PortfolioStat (March 30, 2012) (7 pages, 327 KB)
— Note: To access the E-Gov PortfolioStat MAX Collect Tool and detailed reference guide click on this link: E-Gov PortfolioStat MAX Community Page - M-12-09, Federal Activities Inventory Reform (FAIR) Act Submission for Fiscal Year 2012 (March 26, 2012) (7 pages, 514 KB)
- M-12-08, Principles for Federal Engagement in Standards Activities to Address National Priorities (January 17, 2012) (4 pages, 1.63 MB)
- M-12-07, Inventory of Government Programs: Trade, Export and Competitiveness Pilot (January 13, 2012) (2 pages, 129 KB)
- M-12-06, 2012 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. A-94 (January 3, 2012) (2 pages, 368 KB)
- M-12-05, Update on Contingency Planning (December 17, 2011) (1 page, 30 KB)
- M-12-04, Update on Contingency Planning (December 16, 2011) (1 page, 32 KB)
- M-12-03, Planning for Agency Operations During a Lapse in Funding (December 15, 2011) (17 pages, 871 KB)
- M-12-02, Suspension and Debarment of Federal Contractors and Grantees (November 15, 2011) (2 pages, 100 KB)
- M-12-01, Creation of the Council on Financial Assistance Reform (October 27, 2011) (2 pages, 108 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017.
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Memoranda 2011
- M-11-35, Eliminating Excess Conference Spending and Promoting Efficiency in Government (September 21, 2011) (2 pages, 116 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-11-34, Accelerating Spending of Remaining Funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for Discretionary Grant Programs (September 15, 2011) (3 pages, 153 KB)
- M-11-33, FY 2011 Reporting Instructions for the Federal Information Security Management Act and Agency Privacy Management (September 14, 2011) (29 pages, 5.73 MB)
- M-11-32, Accelerating Payments to Small Businesses for Goods and Services (September 14, 2011) (3 pages, 120 KB)
- M-11-31, Delivering an Efficient, Effective, and Accountable Government (August 17, 2011) (40 pages, 2.07 MB)
- M-11-30, Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Guidance (August 17, 2011) (2 pages, 932 KB)
- M-11-29, Chief Information Officer Authorities (August 8, 2011) (2 pages, 131 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-11-28, Executive Order 13579, “Regulation and Independent Regulatory Agencies” (July 22, 2011) (9 pages, 443 KB)
- M-11-27, Implementing the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010: Security Guidelines (July 15, 2011) (2 pages, 115 KB)
- M-11-26, New Fast-Track Process for Collecting Service Delivery Feedback Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (June 15, 2011) (4 pages, 196 KB)
- M-11-25, Final Plans for Retrospective Analysis of Existing Rules (June 14, 2011) (2 pages, 810 KB)
- M-11-24, Implementing Executive Order 13571 on Streamlining Service Delivery and Improving Customer Service (June 13, 2011) (6 pages, 2.37 MB)
- M-11-23, Export and Trade Promotion, Public Participation, and Rulemaking (May 19, 2011) (4 pages, 1.25 MB)
- M-11-22, Realignment of Federal Real Estate (May 4, 2011) (2 pages, 130 KB)
- M-11-21, Implementing the Presidential Memorandum “Administrative Flexibility, Lower Costs, and Better Results for State, Local, and Tribal Governments” (April 29, 2011) (15 pages, 533 KB)
- M-11-20, Implementing Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 IT Purchasing Requirements (April 28, 2011) (2 pages, 58 KB)
- M-11-19, Retrospective Analysis of Existing Significant Regulations (April 25, 2011) (2 pages, 123 KB)
- M-11-18, Implementation of the SAVE Award in the President’s FY 2012 Budget (April 25, 2011) (2 pages, 343 KB)
- M-11-17, Delivering on the Accountable Government Initiative and Implementing the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010 (April 14, 2011) (4 pages, 835 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-11-16, 2011 Issuance of Revised Parts I and II to Appendix C of OMB Circular A-123 (April 14, 2011) (34 pages, 2.31 MB)
- M-11-15, 2011 Final Guidance on Implementing the Plain Writing Act of 2010 (April 13, 2011) (6 pages, 284 KB)
- M-11-14, 2011 Anticipated Enactment of a Continuing Resolution (April 8, 2011) (1 page, 113 KB)
- M-11-13, 2011 Planning for Agency Operations During a Lapse in Government Funding (April 7, 2011) (16 pages, 8.06 MB)
- M-11-12, 2011 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. A-94 (February 3, 2011) (2 pages, 31 KB)
- M-11-11, Continued Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12–Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors (February 3, 2011) (6 pages, 205 KB)
- M-11-10, Executive Order 13563, “Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review” (February 2, 2011) (6 pages, 93 KB)
- M-11-09 (Revised), Supplemental Guidance on Reporting Costs of Government Activities Related to the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill (January 13, 2011) (2 pages, 33 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-11-08, Initial Assessments of Safeguarding and Counterintelligence Postures for Classified National Security Information in Automated Systems (January 3, 2011) (14 pages, 311 KB)
- M-11-07, Facilitating Scientific Research by Streamlining the Paperwork Reduction Act Process (December 9, 2010) (11 page, 147 KB)
- M-11-06, WikiLeaks – Mishandling of Classified Information (November 28, 2010) (1 page, 56 KB)
- M-11-05, Preliminary Guidance for the Plain Writing Act of 2010 (November 22, 2010) (3 pages, 62 KB)
- M-11-04, Increasing Efforts to Recapture Improper Payments by Intensifying and Expanding Payment Recapture Audits (November 16, 2010) (10 pages, 116 KB)
- M-11-03, Issuance of OMB Circular A-16 Supplemental Guidance (November 10, 2010) (34 pages, 530 KB)
- M-11-02, Sharing Data While Protecting Privacy (November 3, 2010) (4 pages, 69 KB)
- M-11-01, Pilot Projects for the Partnership Fund for Program Integrity Innovation (October 19, 2010) (7 pages, 60 KB)
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Memoranda 2010
- M-10-34, Updated Guidance on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (September 24, 2010) (56 pages, 331 KB)
- M-10-33, Guidance for Implementing E.O. 13175, “Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments” (July 30, 2010) (9 pages, 88 KB)
- M-10-32, Evaluating Programs for Efficacy and Cost Efficiency (July 29, 2010) (9 pages, 83 KB)
- M-10-31, Immediate Review of Information Technology Projects (July 28, 2010) (3 pages, 35 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-10-30, Science and Technology Priorities for the FY 2012 Budget (July 21, 2010) (4 pages, 67 KB)
- M-10-29, Identifying and Documenting Costs of Government Activities Related to the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill (July 1, 2010) (12 pages, 76 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-10-28, Clarifying Cybersecurity Responsibilities and Activities of the Executive Office of the President and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (July 6, 2010) (2 pages, 39 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded with the issuance of Circular A-130, Managing Information as a Strategic Resource on July 28, 2016. - M-10-27, Information Technology Investment Baseline Management Policy (June 28, 2010) (8 pages, 78 KB)
- M-10-26, Immediate Review of Financial Systems IT Projects (June 28, 2010) (11 page, 104 KB)
- M-10-25, Reforming the Federal Government’s Efforts to Manage Information Technology Projects (June 28, 2010) (2 pages, 59 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-10-24, Performance Improvement Guidance: Management Responsibilities and Government Performance and Results Documents (June 25, 2010) (6 pages, 75 KB)
- M-10-23, Guidance for Agency Use of Third-Party Websites and Applications (June 25, 2010) (9 pages, 78 KB)
- M-10-22, Guidance for Online Use of Web Measurement and Customization Technologies (June 25, 2010) (9 pages, 130 KB)
- M-10-21, Developing Effective Place-Based Policies for the FY 2012 Budget (June 21, 2010) (10 pages, 75 KB)
- M-10-20, Identifying Low-Priority Agency Programs (June 8, 2010) (2 pages, 76 KB)
- M-10-19, Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Guidance (June 8, 2010) (6 pages, 82 KB)
- M-10-18, Responding to Potential Social Service and Small Business Needs as a Result of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill (May 17, 2010) (3 pages, 66 KB)
- M-10-17, Holding Recipients Accountable for Reporting Compliance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (May 4, 2010) (5 pages, 90 KB)
- M-10-16, Grants.gov – Return to Normal Operations (April 23, 2010) (2 pages, 40 KB)
- M-10-15, FY 2010 Reporting Instructions for the Federal Information Security Management Act and Agency Privacy Management (April 21, 2010) (27 pages, 275 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-10-14, Updated Guidance on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (March 22, 2010) (10 pages, 143 KB)
- M-10-13, Issuance of Part III to OMB Circular A-123, Appendix C (March 22, 2010) (31 pages, 193 KB)
- M-10-12, District Court ruling on appropriations provisions regarding the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) (March 16, 2010) (38 pages, 974 KB)
— Note: Memorandum M-10-12 was issued in accordance with the permanent injunction that the District Court issued on March 10, 2010. On April 21, 2010, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit granted the Government’s motion for stay pending appeal of the District Court’s decision enjoining enforcement of various ACORN-related appropriations provisions. Accordingly, under the Second Circuit’s stay order, the enacted restrictions on funding ACORN and affiliates that were contained in the various FY 2010 appropriations bills remain in force during the pendency of the stay.
— Copy of Second Circuit’s Stay Pending Appeal, issued on April 21, 2010 (1 page, 139 KB)
- M-10-11, Guidance on the Use of Challenges and Prizes to Promote Open Government (March 8, 2010) (12 pages, 94 KB)
- M-10-10, Federal Agency Coordination on Health Information Technology (HIT) (February 19, 2010) (2 pages, 43 KB)
- M-10-09, Responding to the General Government Proposals from the President’s SAVE Award (December 21, 2009) (4 pages, 64 KB)
- M-10-08, Updated Guidance on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – Data Quality, Non-Reporting Recipients, and Reporting of Job Estimates (December 18, 2009) (24 pages, 190 KB)
- M-10-07, 2010 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. A-94 (December 8, 2009) (2 pages, 36 KB)
- M-10-06, Open Government Directive (December 8, 2009) (11 pages, 81 KB)
- M-10-05, Improving Compliance in Recovery Act Recipient Reporting (November 30, 2009) (2 pages, 34 KB)
- M-10-04, Fiscal Year 2009 Audited Financial Statement Reporting Deadline (October 13, 2009) (2 pages, 44 KB)
- M-10-03, Payments to State Grantees for their Administrative Costs for Recovery Act Funding – Alternative Allocation Methodologies (October 13, 2009) (2 pages, 35 KB)
- M-10-02, Guidance on section 163 of the Continuing Resolution regarding the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) (October 7, 2009) (2 pages, 36 KB)
- M-10-01, Increased Emphasis on Program Evaluations (October 7, 2009) (8 pages, 90 KB)
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Memoranda 2009
- M-09-33, Technical Amendments to OMB Bulletin No. 07-04, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (September 23, 2009) (62 pages, 277 KB)
- M-09-32, Update on the Trusted Internet Connections Initiative (September 17, 2009) (4 pages, 47 KB)
- M-09-31, Implementing the President’s SAVE Award (September 16, 2009) (3 pages, 54 KB)
- M-09-30, Improving Recovery Act Recipient Reporting (September 11, 2009) (3 pages, 53 KB)
- M-09-29, FY 2009 Reporting Instructions for the Federal Information Security Management Act and Agency Privacy Management (August 20, 2009) (25 pages, 178 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-09-28, Developing Effective Place-Based Policies for the FY 2011 Budget (August 11, 2009) (6 pages, 43 KB)
- M-09-27, Science and Technology Priorities for the FY 2011 Budget (August 4, 2009) (3 pages, 35 KB)
- M-09-26, Managing the Multi-Sector Workforce (July 29, 2009) (11 pages, 264 KB)
- M-09-25, Improving Government Acquisition (July 29, 2009) (6 pages, 166 KB)
- M-09-24, Updated Guidance Regarding Communications with Registered Lobbyists About Recovery Act Funds (July 24, 2009) (11 pages, 185 KB)
- M-09-23, Recent Government Accountability Office Decisions Concerning Small Business Programs (July 10, 2009) (2 pages, 169 KB)
- M-09-22, Implementation of the President’s Executive Order on Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) (July 10, 2009) (2 pages, 168 KB)
- M-09-21, Implementing Guidance for the Reports on Use of Funds Pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 22, 2009) (41 pages, 551 KB)
- Supplement 1, List of Programs Subject to Recipient Reporting (15 pages, 127 KB)
- Supplement 2, Recipient Reporting Data Model (23 pages, 211 KB)
- M-09-20, Planning for the President’s Fiscal Year 2011 Budget and Performance Plans (June 11, 2009) (6 pages, 97 KB)
- M-09-19, Guidance on Data Submission under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) (June 1, 2009) (17 pages, 246 KB)
- M-09-18, Payments to State Grantees for Administrative Costs of Recovery Act Activities (May 11, 2009) (3 pages, 127 KB)
- M-09-17, Improving Grants.gov (April 8, 2009) (10 pages, 217 KB)
- M-09-16, Interim Guidance Regarding Communications With Registered Lobbyists About Recovery Act Funds (April 7, 2009) (14 pages, 111 KB)
- M-09-15, Updated Implementing Guidance for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (April 3, 2009) (175 pages, 1,588 KB)
- M-09-14, Recovery Act Implementation – Improving Grants.gov and Other Critical Systems (March 9, 2009) (2 pages, 134 KB)
- M-09-13, Guidance for Regulatory Review (March 4, 2009) (1 page, 97 KB)
- M-09-12, President’s Memorandum on Transparency and Open Government – Interagency Collaboration (February 26, 2009) (3 pages, 1,040 KB)
- M-09-11, Testimony before Congress on the FY 2010 Budget (February 19, 2009) (1 page, 97 KB)
- M-09-10, Initial Implementing Guidance for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (February 18, 2009) (62 pages, 547 KB)
- M-09-09, Legislative Coordination and Clearance (January 27, 2009) (3 pages, 125 KB)
- M-09-08, Implementation of Memorandum Concerning Regulatory Review (January 21, 2009) (2 pages, 104 KB)
- M-09-07, 2009 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. A-94 (December 12, 2008) (2 pages, 40 KB)
- M-09-06, Implementation Guidance for the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (January 9, 2009) (12 pages, 113 KB)
- M-09-04, Report to Congress on FY 2008 Competitive Sourcing Efforts (October 30, 2008) (13 pages, 93 KB)
- M-09-03, Guidance on implementing P.L. No. 110-329 in accordance with Executive Order 13457 on “Protecting American Taxpayers From Government Spending on Wasteful Earmarks” (October 23, 2008) (5 pages, 78 KB)
- M-09-02, Information Technology Management Structure and Governance Framework (October 21, 2008) (3 pages, 34 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-09-01, Spectrum Relocation Fund Guidance (October 14, 2008) (8 pages, 142 KB)
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Memoranda 2008
- M-08-27, Guidance for Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) Compliance (September 30, 2008) (2 pages, 48 KB)
- M-08-26, Transition from FTS2001 to Networx (August 28, 2008) (8 pages, 89 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-08-25, Guidance for Completing FY 2008 Financial and Performance Reports (August 29, 2008) (6 pages, 161 KB)
- M-08-24, Technical Amendments to OMB Bulletin No. 07-04, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (August 25, 2008) (52 pages, 348 KB)
- M-08-23, Securing the Federal Government’s Domain Name System Infrastructure (Submission of Draft Agency Plans Due by September 5, 2008) (August 22, 2008) (3 pages, 78 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-08-22, Guidance on the Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) (August 11, 2008) (6 pages, 61 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-08-21, FY 2008 Reporting Instructions for the Federal Information Security Management Act and Agency Privacy Management (July 14, 2008) (43 pages, 213 KB) Note: Excel template file for section c IG revised (August 13, 2008)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-08-20, Continuing the Pilot Program for Alternative Approaches to Performance and Accountability Reporting in FY 2008 (June 5, 2008) (3 pages, 45 KB)
- M-08-19, Authority to Collect DUNS Number to Meet Requirements of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (May 30, 2008) (2 pages, 68 KB)
- M-08-18, Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Use of Government Charge Cards (April 15, 2008) (2 pages, 47 KB)
- M-08-17, Requirements for the FY 2010 Budget Process (April 7, 2008) (2 pages, 54 KB)
- M-08-16, Guidance for Trusted Internet Connection Statement of Capability Form (SOC) (April 4, 2008) (2 pages, 47 KB)
- M-08-15, Tools Available for Implementing Electronic Records Management (March 31, 2008) (3 pages, 55 KB)
- M-08-14, 2008 Inventories of Commercial and Inherently Governmental Activities (March 26, 2008) (3 pages, 41 KB)
- M-08-13, Update to Civilian Position Full Fringe Benefit Cost Factor, Federal Pay Raise Assumptions, and Inflation Factors used in OMB Circular No. A-76, “Performance of Commercial Activities” (March 11, 2008) (4 pages, 52 KB)
- M-08-12, Guidance on Future Data Submissions under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (Transparency Act) (March 6, 2008) (11 pages, 101 KB)
- M-08-11, Competitive Sourcing Requirements in Division D of Public Law 110-161 (February 20, 2008) (8 pages, 60 KB)
- M-08-10, Use of Commercial Independent Risk Analysis Services Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) (February 4, 2008) (4 pages, 61 KB)
- M-08-09, New FISMA Privacy Reporting Requirements for FY 2008 (January 18, 2008) (1 page, 35 KB)
- M-08-08, 2008 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. A-94 (January 14, 2008) (2 pages, 55 KB)
- M-08-07, Use of Premium Class Travel (January 8, 2007) (2 pages, 41 KB)
- M-08-06, Implementing Executive Order 13450: Improving Government Program Performance (December 7, 2007) (2 pages, 37 KB)
- M-08-05, Implementation of Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) (November 20, 2007) (1 page, 29 KB)
- M-08-04, OMB Guidance on Data Submission under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (Transparency Act) (November 9, 2007) (14 pages, 132 KB)
- M-08-03, Implementation of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act; Grants and Cooperative Agreements (November 5, 2007) (13 pages, 76 KB)
- M-08-02, Report to Congress on FY 2007 Competitive Sourcing Efforts (October 31, 2007) (14 pages, 106 KB)
- M-08-01, HSPD-12 Implementation Status (October 23, 2007) (2 pages, 39 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-15, Rescission of Memoranda Relating to Identity Management, issued January 19, 2017.
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Memoranda 2007
- M-07-25, BioShield Procurement Approval Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed (September 20, 2007) (1 page, 43 KB)
- M-07-24, Updated Principles for Risk Analysis (September 19, 2007) (13 pages, 156 KB)
- M-07-23, Requiring Agency Use of the International Trade Data System (September 10, 2007) (2 pages, 37 KB)
- M-07-22, FY 2009 Administration Research and Development Budget Priorities (August 14, 2007) (7 pages, 83 KB)
- M-07-21, Verifying the Employment Eligibility of Federal Employees (August 10, 2007) (3 pages, 53 KB)
- M-07-20, FY 2007 E-Government Act Reporting Instructions (August 14, 2007) (3 pages, 48 KB)
- M-07-19, FY 2007 Reporting Instructions for the Federal Information Security Management Act and Agency Privacy Management (July 25, 2007) (43 pages, 251 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-07-18, Ensuring New Acquisitions Include Common Security Configurations (June 1, 2007) (2 pages, 39 KB)
- M-07-17, Tracking Earmarks in the 2008 Appropriations Process (May 31, 2007) (1 page, 32 KB)
- M-07-16, Safeguarding Against and Responding to the Breach of Personally Identifiable Information (May 22, 2007) (22 pages, 228 KB)
- Competition Framework for Human Resources Management Line of Business Migrations (May 18, 2007) (8 pages, 81 KB)
- FY 2007 Pilot Program for Alternative Approaches to Performance and Accountability Reporting (May 17, 2007) (2 pages, 36 KB)
- M-07-15, Federal Transit Benefits Program (May 14, 2007) (5 pages, 432 KB)
- M-07-14, 2007 Inventories of Commercial and Inherently Governmental Activities (May 3, 2007) (3 pages, 42 KB)
- M-07-13, Implementation of Executive Order 13422 (amending Executive Order 12866) and the OMB Bulletin on Good Guidance Practices (April 25, 2007) (18 pages, 153 KB)
- M-07-12, Guidance to OMB Bulletin No. 06-03, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements, on Auditing Allocation Transfers (March 23, 2007) (2 pages, 33 KB)
- M-07-11, Implementation of Commonly Accepted Security Configurations for Windows Operating Systems (March 22, 2007) (1 page, 28 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-07-10, To provide guidance to Departments and Agencies about obligating FY 2007 funds under a full-year Continuing Resolution (CR) with no Congressional earmarks (February 15, 2007) (2 pages, 32 KB)
- M-07-09, Collection of information on earmarks (January 25, 2007) (4 pages, 63 KB)
- M-07-08, Contracting with Service-Disabled Veterans (January 24, 2007) (2 pages, 36 KB)
- M-07-07 (OMB Bulletin No. 07-02), Issuance of OMB’s “Final Bulletin for Agency Good Guidance Practices” (January 18, 2007) (23 pages, 159 KB)
- M-07-06, Validating and Monitoring Agency Issuance of Personal Identity Verification Credentials (January 11, 2007) (3 pages, 46 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-15, Rescission of Memoranda Relating to Identity Management, issued January 19, 2017. - M-07-05, 2006 Discount Rates for OMB Circular A-94 (January 2, 2007) (2 pages, 38 KB)
- M-07-04, Use of Commercial Credit Monitoring Services Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) (December 22, 2006) (5 pages, 51 KB)
- M-07-03, Business Rules for Intragovernmental Transactions (November 13, 2006) (1 page, 31 KB)
- M-07-02, Update to Civilian Position Full Fringe Benefit Cost Factor, Federal Pay Raise Assumptions, Inflation Factors, and Tax Rates used in OMB Circular No. A-76, “Performance of Commercial Activities” (October 31, 2006) (4 pages, 51 KB)
- M-07-01, Report to Congress on FY 2006 Competitive Sourcing Efforts (October 5, 2007) (14 pages, 108 KB)
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Memoranda 2006
- M-06-28, Reporting Small Business Contracting Information (September 26, 2006) (2 pages, 44 KB)
- M-06-27, Fiscal Year 2006 Year-end Accounting Guidance for Earmarked Funds (September 22, 2006) (1 page, 26 KB)
- Recommendations for Identity Theft Related Data Breach Notification (September 20, 2006) (12 pages, 1,903 KB)
- M-06-26, Suspension and Debarment, Administrative Agreements, and Compelling Reason Determinations (August 31, 2006) (1 page, 32 KB)
- M-06-25, FY 2006 E-Government Act Reporting Instructions (August 25, 2006) (3 pages, 53 KB)
- M-06-24, 2008 Planning Guidance for Math and Science Education Programs (August 21, 2006) (35 pages, 537 KB)
- M-06-23, Issuance of Appendix C to OMB Circular A-123 (August 10, 2006) (22 pages, 236 KB)
- M-06-22, Cost Savings Achieved Through E-Government and Line of Business Initiatives (August 8, 2006) (8 pages, 87 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017.- Baseline Cost Reporting Template (Excel)
- M-06-21, Reciprocal Recognition of Existing Personnel Security Clearances (July 17, 2006) (4 pages, 58 KB)
- M-06-20, FY 2006 Reporting Instructions for the Federal Information Security Management Act and Agency Privacy Management (July 17, 2006) (42 pages, 301 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-06-19, Reporting Incidents Involving Personally Identifiable Information Incorporating the Cost for Security in Agency Information Technology Investments (July 12, 2006) (2 pages, 41 KB)
- M-06-18, Acquisition of Products and Services for Implementation of HSPD-12 (June 30, 2006) (5 pages, 69 KB)
- M-06-17, FY 2008 Administration Research and Development Budget Priorities (June 23, 2006) (6 pages, 78 KB)
- M-06-16, Protection of Sensitive Agency Information (June 23, 2006) (10 pages, 119 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-15, Rescission of Memoranda Relating to Identity Management, issued January 19, 2017. - M-06-15, Safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (May 22, 2006) (2 pages, 50 KB)
- M-06-14, Planning for the President’s Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Request (April 25, 2006) (1 page, 28 KB)
- M-06-13, Competitive Sourcing under Section 842(a) of Public Law 109-115 (April 24, 2006) (5 pages, 42 KB)
- M-06-12, Follow-up Memorandum on “Implementation of the President’s Executive Order “Improving Agency Disclosure of Information’” (April 13, 2006) (1 page, 35 KB)
- M-06-11, Next Steps in Successfully Meeting Executive Order Requirements for Effective Environmental Management (April 11, 2006) (1 page, 43 KB)
- M-06-10, Reminder: Treatment of the Cancellation Proposals in the President’s FY 2007 Budget (April 7, 2006) (1 page, 41 KB)
- M-06-09, Business Rules For Intragovernmental Transactions (March 29, 2006) (1 page, 31 KB) Rescinded and Superseded by M-07-03 (1 page, 31 KB)
- M-06-08, 2006 Inventories of Commercial and Inherently Governmental Activities (March 8, 2006) (3 pages, 46 KB)
- M-06-07, Designation of a Senior Agency Official for Geospatial Information (March 3, 2006) (3 pages, 30 KB)
- M-06-06, Sample Privacy Documents for Agency Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 (February 17, 2006 (1 page, 30 KB)
- Sample Privacy Documents (Word, 260 KB)
- M-06-05, 2006 Discount Rates for OMB Circular A-94 (January 18, 2006) (2 pages, 35 KB)
- M-06-04, Implementation of the President’s Executive Order “Improving Agency Disclosure of Information” (December 30, 2005) (8 pages, 143 KB)
- Reciprocal Recognition of Existing Personnel Security Clearances (December 12, 2005) (13 pages, 170 KB)
- M-06-02, Improving Public Access to and Dissemination of Government Information and Using the Federal Enterprise Architecture Data Reference Model (December 16, 2005) (6 pages, 65 KB)
- M-06-01, Report to Congress on FY 2005 Competitive Sourcing Efforts (October 7, 2005) (15 pages, 112 KB)
- FY 2005 Competitive Sourcing Worksheets (Excel, 384 KB)
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Memoranda 2005
- M-05-26, 2005 Year-end Accounting Guidance for Disaster Relief Fund Transactions (September 28, 2005) (3 pages, 43 KB)
- M-05-25, SmartBUY Agreement with Oracle (August 25, 2005) (3 pages, 75 KB)
- M-05-24, Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 – Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors (August 5, 2005) (13 pages, 141 KB)
- M-05-23, Improving Information Technology (IT) Project Planning and Execution (August 4, 2005) (8 pages, 81 KB)
- M-05-22, Transition Planning for Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) (August 2, 2005) (9 pages, 93 KB)
- M-05-21, Update of Annual Federal Pay Raise Assumptions, Certain Inflation Factors, and Costing Software Used in OMB Circular A-76, Performance of Commercial Activities (July 20, 2005) (2 pages, 32 KB)
- M-05-20, Statutory provision on Video News Releases (July 21, 2005) (1 page, 28 KB)
- M-05-18, FY 2007 Administration Research and Development Budget Priorities (July 8, 2005) (6 pages, 79 KB)
- M-05-17, Allocation of Responsibilities For Security Clearances Under the Executive Order, Strengthening Processes Relating to Determining Eligibility for Access to Classified National Security Information (June 30, 2005) (3 pages, 33 KB)
- M-05-16, Regulation on Maintaining Telecommunication Services During a Crisis or Emergency in Federally-owned Buildings (June 30, 2005) (4 pages, 59 KB)
- M-05-15, FY 2005 Reporting Instructions for the Federal Information Security Management Act and Agency Privacy Management (June 13, 2005)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-05-14, Impact of New Medicare Drug Benefit and Low Income Subsidy on Eligibility for Other Federal Programs (June 7, 2005)
- M-05-13, Budget Discipline for Agency Administrative Actions (May 23, 2005) (2 pages, 32 KB) Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-20-06, Revoking OMB Memorandum M-05-13 and Providing Other Information on Administrative PAYGO Implementation Guidance, issued December 16, 2019.
- M-05-12, 2005 Inventories of Commercial and Inherently Governmental Activities (May 23, 2005) (9 pages, 99 KB)
- M-05-11, FY 2007 Budget: Information on Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Reporting (May 5, 2005) (6 pages, 57 KB)
- M-05-10, Use of Government Funds for Video News Releases (March 11, 2005) (3 pages, 200 KB)
- M-05-09, Transmission of Antideficiency Act Violation Reports to the Comptroller General (March 11, 2005) (2 pages, 30 KB)
- M-05-08, Designation of Senior Agency Officials for Privacy (February 11, 2005) (2 pages, 31 KB)
- M-05-07, 2005 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. A-94 (January 31, 2005)
- M-05-06, Contracting with Service-Disabled Veterans’ Businesses (Executive Order 13360) (December 12, 2004) (5 pages, 56 KB)
- M-05-05, Electronic Signatures: How to Mitigate the Risk of Commercial Managed Services (December 20, 2004) (2 pages, 54 KB)
- M-05-04, Policies for Federal Agency Public Websites (December 17, 2004) (5 pages, 55 KB)
- M-05-03, Issuance of OMB’s “Final Information Quality Bulletin for Peer Review” (December 16, 2004)
- M-05-02, Financial Management Systems (December 1, 2004)
- M-05-01, Report to Congress on FY 2004 Competitive Sourcing Efforts (October 15, 2004) (16 pages, 115 KB)
- Congressional Reporting Worksheet (Excel, 159 KB)
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Memoranda 2004
- M-04-26, Personal Use Policies and “File Sharing” Technology (September 8, 2004)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-18-23, Shifting From Low-Value to High-Value Work, issued August 27, 2018. - M-04-25, FY 2004 Reporting Instructions for the Federal Information Security Management Act (August 23, 2004) (28 pages, 270 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017.
- Section E — FY04 FISMA Reporting Template (Excel)
- M-04-24, Expanded Electronic Government (E-Gov) President’s Management Agenda (PMA) Scorecard Cost, Schedule and Performance Standard for Success (August 23, 2004)
- M-04-23, Updated Administration Research and Development Budget Priorities (August 12, 2004) (5 pages, 352 KB)
- M-04-22, Amendments to OMB Bulletin No. 01-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (July 27, 2004) (22 pages, 143 KB)
- M-04-21, Acquisition Workforce Training Fund (July 22, 2004)
- M-04-20, FY 2004 Performance and Accountability Reports and Reporting Requirements for the Financial Report of the United States Government (July 22, 2004) (12 pages, 101 KB)
— Superseded by Circular A-136, Financial Reporting Requirements (August 23, 2005) (158 pages, 843 KB) - M-04-19, Information Technology (IT) Project Manager (PM) Qualification Guidance (July 21, 2004) (2 pages, 56 KB)
- M-04-18, Medicare Modernization Act and Federal Programs (July 19, 2004) (2 pages, 45 KB)
- M-04-17, Preparing, Submitting, and Executing the Budget (July 16, 2004) (1 page, 54 KB)
- M-04-16, Software Acquisition (July 1, 2004)
- M-04-15, Development of Homeland Security Presidential Directive
(HSPD) – 7 Critical Infrastructure Protection Plans to Protect Federal Critical Infrastructures and Key Resources (June 17, 2004) (14 pages, 119 KB) - M-04-14, FY 2004 Grants.gov Funding and Advance Planning Guidance for FY 2005 – FY 2006 (June 18, 2004) (5 pages, 60 KB)
- M-04-13, Chief Acquisition Officers Council (May 25, 2004)
- M-04-12, Performance Periods in Public-Private Competitions (April 30, 2004) (1 page, 62 KB)
- M-04-11, Service Organization Audits (April 30, 2004)
— Superseded by OMB Bulletin No. 07-04, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (September 4, 2007) (47 pages, 307 KB) - M-04-10, Debt Collection Improvement Act Requirements (April 19, 2004) (4 pages, 62 KB)
- M-04-09, 2004 Inventories of Commercial and Inherently Governmental Activities (April 6, 2004) (2 pages, 41 KB)
- M-04-08, Maximizing Use of SmartBuy and Avoiding Duplication of Agency Activities with the President’s 24 E-Gov Initiatives (February 25, 2004) (6 pages, 85 KB)
- M-04-07, Report to Congress on FY 2003 Competitive Sourcing Efforts (February 26, 2004) (10 pages, 87 KB)
- M-04-06, 2004 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. A-94 (February 13, 2004)
- M-04-05, Clarification of Passback Language to Grant-Making Agencies (January 7, 2004)
- M-04-04, E-Authentication Guidance (December 16, 2003) (17 pages, 126 KB)
- M-04-03, Nominations for Financial Management Improvement Awards (November 20, 2003)
- M-04-01, OMB Issues Grants.gov FIND Policy (October 15, 2003)
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Memoranda 2003
- M-03-22, OMB Guidance for Implementing the Privacy Provisions of the E-Government Act of 2002 (September 30, 2003)
- M-03-21, OMB Circular No. A-4, “Regulatory Analysis” (September 17, 2003)
- M-03-20, Technical Correction to OMB Circular No. A-76, “Performance of Commercial Activities” (August 15, 2003)
- M-03-19, Reporting Instructions for the Federal Information Security Management Act and Updated Guidance on Quarterly IT Security Reporting (August 6, 2003) (35 pages, 447 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-03-18, Implementation Guidance for the E-Government Act of 2002 (August 1, 2003) (13 pages, 192 KB)
- M-03-17, Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) Update (July 16, 2003) (2 pages, 72 KB)
- M-03-16, OMB Issues Grants Management Policies (July 15, 2003) (1 page, 91 KB)
- M-03-15, FY 2005 Interagency Research and Development Priorities (June 5, 2003) (10 pages, 1,365 KB)
- M-03-14, Reducing Cost and Improving Quality in Federal Purchases of Commercial Software (June 2, 2003)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-03-13, Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 (Public Law No: 107-300) (May 21, 2003)
- M-03-12, Allowability of Contingency Fee Contracts for Recovery Audits (May 8, 2003) (1 page, 73 KB)
- M-03-11, Participation of Veterans in Federal Contracting (April 29, 2003)
- M-03-10, Planning for the President’s Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Request (April 25, 2003)
- M-03-09, Year 2003 Inventories of Commercial and Inherently Governmental Activities (March 14, 2003)
- M-03-08, 2003 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. A-94 (January 30, 2003)
- M-03-07, Programs to Identify and Recover Erroneous Payments to Contractors (January 16, 2003)
- M-03-06, Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) – Presentation in Congressional Justifications (January 14, 2003)
- M-03-05, Consolidating and Standardizing Federal Civilian Payroll Processing (January 10, 2003)
- M-03-04, Determination Orders Organizing the Department of Homeland Security (January 7, 2003)
- M-03-03, Improving Customer Service By Establishing a One-Stop Recreation Reservation System (December 12, 2002)
- M-03-02, Increased Oversight for Government Purchase and Travel Cards (October 15, 2002)
- M-03-01, Business Rules for Intragovernmental Transactions (October 4, 2002) Rescinded and Superseded by M-07-03 (1 page, 31 KB)
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Memoranda 2002
- M-02-15, Revision of OMB Circular A-16 (August 15, 2002)
- M-02-14, Additional Information Requirements for Overseas Combating Terrorism and Homeland Security for the FY 2004 Budget (August 8, 2002) (18 pages, 403 KB)
- M-02-13, Review and Consolidation of Business Management Systems for the Proposed Department of Homeland Security (July 30, 2002) (7 pages, 163 KB)
- M-02-12, Reducing Redundant IT Infrastructure to Homeland Security (July 19, 2002) (5 pages, 145 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-02-11, Department of Homeland Security Transition Issues (July 16, 2002) (2 pages, 73 KB)
- M-02-10, Program Performance Assessments for the FY 2004 Budget (July 26, 2002) (8 pages, 287 KB)
- M-02-09, Reporting Instructions for the Government Information Security Reform Act and Updated Guidance on Security Plans of Action and Milestones (July 2, 2002) (30 pages, 195 KB)
- Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-23-03 FY23 FISMA Guidance, issued December 2, 2022
- M-02-08, Redundant Information Systems Relating to On-Line Rulemaking Initiative (May 6, 2002) (2 pages, 111 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-02-07, Procurement of Printing and Duplicating through the Government Printing Office (May 3, 2002) (3 pages, 123 KB)
- M-02-06, Planning for the President’s Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Request (April 24, 2002) (4 pages, 65 KB)
- M-02-05, Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards (April 18, 2002)
- M-02-04, Year 2002 Inventory of Commercial Activities (February 27, 2002) (6 pages, 95 KB)
- M-02-03, 2002 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. A-94 (January 29, 2002)
- M-02-02, Implementation of the President’s Management Agenda and Presentation of the FY 2003 Budget Request (October 30, 2001)
- M-02-01, Guidance for Preparing and Submitting Security Plans of Action and Milestones (October 17, 2001)
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Memoranda 2001
- M-01-31, Emergency Funding to Respond to the September 11th Terrorist Attack (September 14, 2001)
- M-01-30, Revised FY 2003 Funding Guidance and Freedom to Manage Initiatives (September 10, 2001)
- M-01-29, Memorandum for All Cabinet Officers and Agency Heads (September 4, 2001)
- M-01-28, Citizen-Centered E-Government: Developing the Action Plan (July 18, 2001)
- M-01-27, Guidance for Implementing E.O. 13211 (July 13, 2001)
- M-01-26, Component-Level Audits (July 10, 2001)
- M-01-24, Reporting Instructions for the Government Information Security Reform Act (June 22, 2001) (6 pages, 14 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-01-23, Improving Regulatory Impact Analyses (June 19, 2001)
- M-01-21, OMB Clearance of Agency Communications with Congress (May 22, 2001)
- M-01-17, Confidentiality of Pre-Decisional Budget Information (April 25, 2001)
- M-01-16, Year 2001 Inventory of Commercial Activities (April 3, 2001) (18 pages, 34 KB)
- M-01-15, Performance Goals and Management Initiatives for the FY 2002 Budget (March 9, 2001) (1 page, 4 KB)
- M-01-14, 2001 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. A-94 (March 7, 2001) (2 pages, 6 KB)
- M-01-13, Testimony before Congress on the FY 2002 Budget (February 23, 2001) (1 page, 5 KB)
- M-01-12, Legislative Coordination and Clearance (February 15, 2001)
- M-01-11, Performance Goals and Management Initiatives for the FY 2002 Budget (February 14, 2001)
- M-01-10, Upcoming Statutory Requirements for Financial Management Reporting (February 14, 2001)
- M-01-09, Effective Regulatory Review (January 26, 2001) (2 pages, 7 KB)
- M-01-08, Guidance On Implementing the Government Information Security Reform Act (January 16, 2001) (13 pages, 30 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-01-07, Guidance for Implementing E.O. 13175, “Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments” (January 11, 2001) (15 pages, 2,080 KB)
- M-01-06, Clarification of OMB A-21 Treatment of Voluntary Uncommitted Cost Sharing and Tuition Remission Costs (January 5, 2001)
- M-01-05, Guidance on Inter-Agency Sharing of Personal Data – Protecting Personal Privacy (December 20, 2000)
- M-01-04, Executive Order on Increasing Opportunities and Access for Disadvantaged Businesses (November 16, 2000) (6 pages, 149 KB)
- M-01-03, Executive Order 13157, “Increasing Opportunities for Women-Owned Small Businesses” (November 15, 2000)
- M-01-01, Procedures for Determining Multi-Agency Allocations of Awards under the Equal Access to Justice Act and the Hyde Amendment (October 23, 2000)
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Memoranda 2000
- M-00-15, OMB Guidance on Implementing the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (September 25, 2000)
- M-00-14, Technical Amendments to OMB Bulletin 97-01, Form and Content of Agency Financial Statements (September 11, 2000)
- M-00-13, Privacy Policies and Data Collection on Federal Web Sites (June 22, 2000)
- M-00-12, Requirements for Development of the FY 2002 Transition Budget (June 2, 2000)
- M-00-11, Year 2000 Inventory of Commercial Activities (April 27, 2000)
- M-00-10, OMB Procedures and Guidance on Implementing the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (April 25, 2000)
- M-00-09, Determination of Executive Compensation Benchmark Amount Pursuant to Section 808 of Pub. L. 105-85 (April 18, 2000)
- M-00-08, Guidelines to Standardize Measures of Costs and Benefits and the Format of Accounting Statements (March 22, 2000) (22 pages, 60 KB)
- M-00-07, Incorporating and Funding Security in Information Systems Investments (February 28, 2000)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-00-06, 2000 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. A-94 (February 9, 2000)
- M-00-05, Technical Amendments to OMB Bulletin No. 97-01, Form and Content of Agency Financial Statements (January 7, 2000) (24 pages, 42 KB)
- M-00-03, Reporting Y2K Compliance of Non-mission Critical Systems (November 10, 1999)
- M-00-02, Guidance for Implementing E.O. 13132, “Federalism” (October 28, 1999) (17 pages, 30 KB)
- M-00-01, Day One Planning and Request for Updated Business Continuity and Contingency Plans (October 13, 1999)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017.
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Memoranda 1999
- M-99-21, Revised Reporting Guidance on Year 2000 Efforts (August 6, 1999)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-99-20, Security of Federal Automated Information Resources (June 23, 1999)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-99-18, Privacy Policies on Federal Web Sites (June 2, 1999)
- M-99-17, Minimizing Regulatory and Information Technology Requirements That Could Affect Progress Fixing the Year 2000 Problem (May 14, 1999)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-99-16, Business Continuity and Contingency Planning for the Year 2000 (May 13, 1999)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-99-15, Reporting Continued Progress Addressing the Year 2000 Problem (April 30, 1999)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-99-13, Guidance for Implementing the Congressional Review Act (March 30, 1999) (10 pages, 427 KB)
- M-99-12, Assuring the Year 2000 Readiness of High Impact Federal Programs (March 26, 1999)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-99-11, 1999 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. A-94 (February 9, 1999)
- M-99-09, Revised Reporting Guidance on Year 2000 Efforts (January 26, 1999) (11 pages, 405 KB)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-99-08, Amendments to OMB Bulletin No. 98-08, “Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements” (January 25, 1999)
- M-99-05, Instructions on Complying with President’s Memorandum of May 14, 1998, “Privacy and Personal Information in Federal Records” (January 7, 1999)
- M-99-03, Technical Amendments to OMB Bulletin No. 97-01: Form and Content of Agency Financial Statements (November 20, 1998)
- M-99-01, New Statutory Language on Paperwork Reduction FY 1999 ICB (November 6, 1998)
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Memoranda 1995-1998
1998
- M-98-14, Comprehensive Plans and Associated Funding Requirements for Achieving Year 2000 Computer Compliance (August 13, 1998)
- M-98-13, Federal Use of Energy Savings Performance Contracting (July 25, 1998) (4 pages, 595 KB)
- M-98-09, Updated Guidance on Developing a Handbook for Individuals Seeking Access of Public Information (April 23, 1998)
- M-98-04, Annual Performance Plans Required by the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) (January 29, 1998)
- M-98-03, The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (January 21, 1998)
- M-98-02, Progress Reports on Fixing Year 2000 Difficulties (January 20, 1998)
- M-98-01, 1998 Discount Rates for OMB Circular No. A-94 (January 16, 1998)
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1997
- M-97-16, Information Technology Architectures (June 18, 1997)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-97-15, Local Telecommunications Services Policy (June 12, 1997) (9 pages, 50 KB)
- M-97-12, Evaluation of Agency Implementation of Capital Planning and Investment Control Processes (April 25, 1997)
— Note: This policy has been rescinded by M-17-26, Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda, issued June 15, 2017. - M-97-10, Guidance on Developing a Handbook for Individuals Seeking Access to Public Information (April 7, 1997) —
— Note: This memo was rescinded by OMB M-98-09 whose purpose “is to rescind M-97-10 and reissue this guidance - M-97-09, Interagency Support for Information Technology (March 10, 1997)
- M-97-07, Multiagency Contracts Under the Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996 (February 26, 1997)
- M-97-05, Energy Expenditure Reporting (February 4, 1997)
- M-97-04, E.O. 13031 — Federal Alternative-Fueled Vehicle Leadership (January 30, 1997)
- M-97-02, Funding Information Systems Investments (October 25, 1996)
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1996
- M-96-30, FY 1998 Budget Planning Guidance (June 10, 1996) (1 page, 54 KB)
- M-96-22, Submission of FY 1995 Program Performance Reports (April 11, 1996)
- M-96-20, Implementation of the Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996 (April 4, 1996)
- M-96-18, Performance Measurement Pilot Projects for 1995 (March 22, 1996)
- Memorandum for Members of the Regulatory Working Group: Economic Analysis of Federal Regulations Under Executive Order 12866 (January 11, 1996)
- M-96-07, Planning for Agency Operations in the Absence of Appropriations (December 14, 1995) (2 pages, 48 KB)
- M-96-05, Government Corporations (December 8, 1995) (19 pages, 2,500 KB)
- M-96-01, Planning for Agency Operations (November 9, 1995) (3 pages, 71 KB)
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1995
- M-95-21, Agency Plans for Operations During Funding Hiatus (September 25, 1995) (1 page, 35 KB)
- M-95-18, Agency Plans for Operations During Funding Hiatus (August 22, 1995) (10 pages, 356 KB)
- M-95-17, Contingency Planning for Agency Operations in Fiscal Year 1996 (August 17, 1995) (2 pages, 51 KB)
- M-95-09, Guidance for Implementing Title II of S. 1 (March 31, 1995) (8 pages, 299 KB)
- M-95-05, Submission of FY 1996 Performance Plans for Pilot (March 8, 1995)