Office of Management Policy

The Office of Management Policy (M/P) serves as a focal point for management improvement initiatives by providing dedicated policy and analytical support to the Under Secretary for Management (M). M/P coordinates cross-cutting management policy issues, including the Department's response to the President's Management Agenda. M/P is responsible for writing and securing interagency clearance on the Letter of Instruction sent by the President to his Ambassadors outlining their roles and responsibilities for the management of all U.S. Government operations in their missions. M/P also chairs the Permanent Coordinating Committee on Accountability Review Boards which review major security incidents overseas such as the bombings in Kenya and Tanzania.