Management
Senate Committees Postpone Votes on Biden’s OMB Nominee
Alternatives to Neera Tanden are being floated, as her confirmation path gets more difficult.
Management
Two Moderate Senators Announce Opposition to Biden’s OMB Pick, Making Confirmation Path Trickier
Republican and Democratic senators condemned Neera Tanden’s partisan history and mean tweets.
Management
Senators Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency of Federal Spending
President Biden’s nominee for OMB director testified she would champion transparency and oversight.
Management
Biden's OMB Nominee Vows to Ensure Transparency and Government Efficiency
Neera Tanden testified Tuesday for the first of two confirmation hearings.
Management
White House Directs Agencies to Revise Their Pandemic Plans
The “paramount concern is the health and safety of all federal employees, on-site contractors, and individuals interacting with the federal workforce,” OMB said.
Management
Biden Names Top Government Management Official
Former Obama adviser to lead Biden's management agenda.
Management
Restore Program Performance Data to the President’s Budget
The Trump Administration’s guidance to remove the data from the president’s budget is counterproductive—federal agencies should be increasing their use of performance information to improve results.
Management
Biden Blasts OMB and Defense Officials for Obstructing Transition
“It’s nothing short of irresponsible,” the president-elect said on Monday.
Management
Defense Policy Bill Includes Bipartisan Provision for Greater Transparency on Federal Spending
The bill will create a central inventory of spending information, which good government groups say is overdue.
Management
OMB Advises Agencies on Contractors’ Limiting Their Use of Foreign Workers
The agency issued a memo to supplement President Trump’s executive order in August.
Management
OMB Reportedly Designates 88% of Its Employees for Schedule F
One former official said the decision will make it harder, not easier, for presidents of both parties to implement their policy agendas in the future.
Management
Regulatory Affairs Veteran Shares Insights on Trump’s Cutbacks and What Lies Ahead for Biden
"Judge the person relative to what you want them to do," said Jim Tozzi, on selecting a new Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs administrator.
Pay & Benefits
OMB Fails to Offer New Info in Payroll Tax Deferral Memo
Federal payroll processors are pushing ahead with the mandatory deferral of Social Security taxes between now and the end of the year, while warning employees that they will have to pay them back next year.
Management
Senate Confirms Acting OMB Chief to Be Permanent Director
Russell Vought has said he will "be as responsive as we possibly can" to Congress and prioritize requests from overseers related to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Management
Senate Republicans Introduce Legislation to Rid ‘Burdensome’ Regulations
The bill aligns with the Trump administration’s deregulatory agenda.
Management
White House Gives Agencies 14 Days to Detail Their Plans to Slash Regulations
The Trump administration is doubling down on regulatory rollbacks as a way to spur the economy.
Oversight
Legislation Seeks to Increase Transparency and Strengthen Congress’ Role in Federal Spending
Both parties have “encroached on the power of the purse,” said one senator, but “this has been acutely true under this administration.”
Management
OMB Nominee Pledges to Work With Congress and GAO on Coronavirus Investigations
The Office of Management and Budget will “be as responsive as we possibly can,” said Russell Vought.
Management
White House Directs Agencies to Plan for Presidential Transition
Under the law, agencies have until Friday to designate career officials to oversee planning.
Management