The
Mission and Structure of the
Office of Management and Budget
OMB
assists the President in the development and execution of his policies
and programs. OMB has a hand in the development and resolution of
all budget, policy, legislative, regulatory, procurement, e-gov,
and management issues on behalf of the President. OMB is composed
of divisions organized either by Agency and program area or by functional
responsibilities. However, the work of OMB often requires a broad
exposure to issues and programs outside of the direct area of assigned
responsibility.
Resource
Management Offices:
RMOs
develop and support the President's Budget and Management Agenda.
These offices play a pivotal role in the annual negotiations with
Congress over federal fiscal policies, and provide ongoing policy
and management guidance to federal agencies. Resource Management
Offices are organized by policy subject coinciding with the agencies
under their purview. Staff in these offices become experts in their
program and policy areas and are responsible for the analysis, evaluation,
and implementation of policy options as well as the implementation
of government-wide management initiatives.
Budget
Review:
These
offices analyze trends in and the consequences of aggregate budget
policy. They provide strategic and technical support for budget
decision-making and negotiations, and they monitor Congressional
action on spending legislation. In addition, these offices provide
technical expertise in budget concepts and execution.
Legislative
Program:
The
Legislative Reference Division coordinates articulation of the Administration's
position on legislation. These offices coordinate the review and
clearance of the Administration's legislative proposals and statements
on bills progressing through Congress. This responsibility frequently
requires resolution of conflicting agency views on legislation and
negotiation of policy positions that respect the President's legislative
priorities and program.
Statutory
Offices:
The
Office of Federal Financial
Management develops and provides direction on the implementation
of financial management policies and systems. The Office
of Federal Procurement Policy coordinates efforts to improve
Federal procurement law, policies, and practices, which affect all
Federal and federally-assisted purchases of goods, property, and
services. The Office of Information
and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) oversees the Federal regulations
and information requirements, and develops policies to improve government
statistics and information management.
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