http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/index.html The most current memoranda issued from the Office of Management and Budget. en The most current memoranda issued from the Office of Management and Budget. en No copyright Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:46:51 EDT http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/images/omb_podcast.jpg http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/index.html http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-25.pdf This memorandum provides agencies and OMB Resource Management Offices with guidance for completing the Budget, Performance, and Financial Snapshot; the Citizens’ Report; and the Annual Performance Report. The transition to a new Administration in FY 2009 requires temporary adjustments to our reporting structure for Performance and Accountability Report pilot agencies. (161k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-25.pdf Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-26.pdf In order to achieve maximum cost savings for the Federal Government and to improve overall security, the Federal Chief Information Officer Council conducted a cost benefit analysis evaluating the potential Federal benefit to using the General Services Administration Networx contract for information technology services. An executive summary of the analysis is provided in the attachment. (89k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-26.pdf Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-24.pdf This transmittal memorandum provides technical amendments to the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Bulletin No. 07-04, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (Bulletin No. 07-04), dated September 4, 2007. Bulletin No. 07-04, including its Attachment and Appendices, establishes minimum requirements for audits of Federal financial statements. (339k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-24.pdf Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-23.pdf The efficient and effective use of our networks is important to promote a more citizen centered and results oriented government. The Government’s reliance on the Internet to disseminate and provide access to information has increased significantly over the years, as have the risks associated with potential unauthorized use, compromise, and loss of the .gov domain space. (78k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-23.pdf Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-22.pdf On June 20, 2008, NIST published the updated Federal Desktop Core Configuration Major Version 1.0 settings release. Relative to the previous version of FDCC which was originally posted in July 2007, 40 settings have changed.(61k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-22.pdf Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-21.pdf This memorandum provides instructions for meeting your agency's FY 2008 reporting requirements under the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (Title III, Pub. L. No. 107-347). It also includes reporting instructions on your agency's privacy management program. (213k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-21.pdf Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-20.pdf In May 2007, the Office of Management and Budget established the Fiscal Year 2007 Pilot Program for Alternative Approaches to Performance and Accountability Reporting as an alternative to the consolidated PAR. ... We remain committed to making this information more meaningful and transparent to Congress, the public, agency employees, and other stakeholders. (45k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-20.pdf Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-19.pdf This memorandum provides authority to agencies to collect Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System numbers in applications for all types of financial assistance—other than grants or cooperative agreements, for which that authority was provided previously—that are subject to reporting requirements of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 ("Transparency Act" or "the Act", P.L.109 282). (68k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-19.pdf Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-18.pdf This memorandum serves as a reminder to each department and agency (agency) that it is responsible for maintaining internal controls which reduce the risk of waste, fraud, and abuse in the government charge card programs and for initiating appropriate administrative and/or disciplinary actions for charge card misuse. In addition, this memorandum outlines additional actions that each agency must take by June 30, 2008, in order to strengthen its internal controls. (47k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-18.pdf Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-17.pdf This memorandum describes the Administration’s plans for the development of budget data and other materials in support of the FY 2010 budget process in order to ensure a smooth and effective transition process. (54k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-17.pdf Mon, 7 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-16.pdf This memorandum provides departments and agencies with the opportunity, through their submission by April 15, 2008, of the attached Trusted Internet Connection Statement of Capability Form, to propose their solution and provide their level of capability to become a Trusted Internet Connection Access Provider. (47k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-16.pdf Fri, 4 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-15.pdf To ensure the information being collected and created by the Federal government is accessible now and in the future, it is necessary to systematically manage Federal records. Cost effective information resource management programs promote a more citizen centered government by providing access to government information throughout the entire lifecycle of information. (55k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-15.pdf Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-14.pdf The Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act of 1998, P.L. 105-270, requires federal agencies to prepare and submit to the Office of Management and Budget, by June 30th of each year, inventories of commercial activities performed by federal employees. OMB Circular A-76, Performance of Commercial Activities, further requires agencies to submit inventories of their inherently governmental activities to OMB. (41k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-14.pdf Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-13.pdf This memorandum updates the civilian position full fringe benefit cost factor, the annual federal pay raise assumptions, and inflation cost factors. The update to the civilian position full fringe benefit cost factor is based on actuarial analyses provided by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The revised pay raise assumptions and inflation cost factors are based on the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2009. (52k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-13.pdf Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-12.pdf Attached are the new "Operational Guidelines" that federal agencies shall use to report to USAspending.gov in compliance with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act. Agencies must employ these guidelines to submit data in an accurate format and on a timely basis to assure compliance with the Act. These guidelines supersede all previous guidelines. (101k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-12.pdf Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-11.pdf This memorandum provides guidance on certain government-wide provisions related to competitive sourcing in sections 739 and 747 of Division D of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008, P.L. 110-161. (62k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-11.pdf Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-10.pdf The purpose of this memorandum is to alert you to the establishment of government-wide blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) for independent risk analysis services and encourage agency consideration of these vehicles to the maximum extent practicable. (61k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-10.pdf Mon, 4 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-09.pdf To maintain a comprehensive context for security and privacy of Federal information across government, the Office of Management and Budget is planning to add the requirement below to agencies' existing annual reporting mechanisms. This memorandum provides advance notice to agencies about information which will be incorporated into the annual reporting requirements for fiscal year 2008 under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) to be issued next summer. (35k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-09.pdf Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-08.pdf On October 29, 1992, OMB issued a revision to OMB Circular No. A-94, "Guidelines and Discount Rates for Benefit-Cost Analysis of Federal Programs." The revision established new discount rate guidelines for use in benefit-cost and other types of economic analysis. (55k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-08.pdf Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-07.pdf On September 28, 2007, the Government Accountability Office reported numerous instances of improperly authorized or justified uses of premium (first and business) class travel by Federal travelers. Due to the high cost of premium class travel, it is crucial for Federal travelers to understand Federal travel policies. (41k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-07.pdf Tue, 8 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-06.pdf On November 13, 2007, President Bush signed Executive Order 13450: Improving Government Program Performance. This Executive Order makes it the official policy of the Federal Government to spend taxpayer dollars effectively, and more effectively each year. (37k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-06.pdf Fri, 7 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-05.pdf I am announcing the Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) initiative to optimize our individual network services into a common solution for the federal government. (29k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-05.pdf Mon, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-04.pdf This memorandum outlines the requirements and procedures for submitting Agency data to OMB’s January 2008 Transparency Act web-site, USASpending.gov. (132k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-04.pdf Fri, 9 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-03.pdf The memorandum announces the establishment, by OMB’s Office of Federal Financial Management, of a government-wide award term for all agencies to include in their grants and cooperative agreements, as part of the Executive Branch’s implementation of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended. (76k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-03.pdf Mon, 5 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-02.pdf Section 647(b) of Division F of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year (FY) 2004, P.L. 108-199, establishes a government-wide requirement for each executive agency to report to Congress on its competitive sourcing efforts for the prior fiscal year. This memorandum provides guidance to assist agencies in preparing their Congressional reports on FY 2007 efforts. Reports on FY 2007 efforts are due to Congress by December 31, 2007. (106k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-02.pdf Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-01.pdf This memorandum serves as a reminder for agencies to complete background investigations and issue credentials as required for the implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12, “Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors,” which the President issued on August 27, 2004. (39k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2008/m08-01.pdf Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2007/m07-25.pdf On July 21, 2004, the President signed into law the Project BioShield Act of 2004. (43k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2007/m07-25.pdf Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2007/m07-24.pdf Federal agencies take a variety of actions to improve public health, safety, and the environment. Agency activities designed to reduce risks are influenced by numerous factors, ...(156k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2007/m07-24.pdf Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2007/m07-23.pdf On July 18, 2007, the President issued Executive Order 13439 to review and assess current import safety procedures and methods, survey the authorities and practices of Federal agencies, and outline preliminary steps necessary to enhance the safety of imported products. A strategic framework to improve import safety has been developed based on this review and assessment.(37k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2007/m07-23.pdf Tue, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2007/m07-22.pdf We have updated the Administration’s research and development priorities, which reflect input from both the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and the National Science and Technology Council. (83k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2007/m07-22.pdf Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2007/m07-21.pdf The ability to verify the employment eligibility of our nation’s workforce is key to enforcing our immigration laws. (53k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2007/m07-21.pdf Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2007/m07-20.pdf This memorandum provides instructions for completing your agency’s annual E-Government Act report as required by the E-Government Act of 2002 (Pub. L. No. 107-347) (Act). (48k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2007/m07-20.pdf Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2007/m07-19.pdf This memorandum provides instructions for meeting your agency’s FY 2007 reporting requirements under the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA) (Title III, Pub. L. No. 107-347). It also includes reporting instructions on your agency’s privacy management program. (251k) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2007/m07-19.pdf Thu, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500