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
White House Advises Agencies on COVID-19 Spending and Reporting
“Time is of the essence,” but “spending transparency and regular reporting will provide important accountability mechanisms to help safeguard taxpayer dollars,” the Office of Management and Budget said in a memo.
Management
OMB Isn’t Requiring Agencies to Extend Public Comment Periods for Rulemaking During Coronavirus
OMB says the agencies have the discretion to make their own decisions.
Management
White House Releases Coronavirus Guidance for Federal Contractors
Directive comes as the Defense Department announced a contractor died over the weekend.
Management
Lead Contractors Association Calls for Leave-Sharing Policy and Telework Guidance
Professional Services Council asks OMB and IRS to provide more direction during coronavirus outbreak.
Management
Trump Intends to Nominate Russell Vought for Permanent OMB Director
Vought has been the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget since January 2019.
Management
New White House Guidance Says Agencies Should ‘Minimize Face-to-Face Interactions’
The Office of Management and Budget said the government must continue to operate through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Management
White House Budget Office Wants to Know How You Would Make Contracting More Efficient
The federal government is looking to reduce cost and time of procurements, like the private sector.
Management
White House Seeks to Revise Federal Grants Process to Reflect New Priorities
The changes would reduce the reporting burden on grant recipients, among other things.
Oversight
GAO: Trump Administration Violated the Law by Withholding Ukraine Aid
The administration pushed back on the findings, and has said GAO decisions are not binding.
Management
Senate Confirms Trump’s Pick for Regulations Czar
Paul Ray served as the acting head of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs before receiving the nomination.
Management
Senate Committee Advances Paul Ray’s Nomination to Be Regulations Czar
Panel votes 8-4 to send the nomination to the full Senate.
Management
Senate Committee Considers Trump’s Deregulation Crusader for Top Regulatory Role
At the same time, one of the administration's key initiatives to cut red tape is being challenged in court.
Pay & Benefits
Democratic Senators Renew Push for Contractors to Receive Shutdown Back Pay
The House previously approved a similar measure, but the White House opposed it.
Management
Republican Senators Introduce Bill to Relocate Major Federal Agencies Outside of D.C.
Ninety-percent of positions in 10 departments would be moved to economically distressed areas.
Management
Former White House Officials Call Trump Administration’s Foreign Aid Process ‘Unconventional,’ But Legal
House Democrats have subpoenaed OMB and the Defense Department for documents related to the decision to withhold funding from Ukraine.
Management
Trump Taps Former Corporate Lawyer to Lead Regulatory Rollbacks
Paul Ray has been the acting head of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for six months.
Management
OMB Moving Ahead to Steer Agencies on Evidence-Based Policymaking
Acting budget chief’s memo sets up three-year timeline, interagency council.
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