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Promoting the Use of Green IT

We're taking action to accelerate efforts to increase the efficiency of Federal data centers, reduce costs, and improve the government's overall IT security posture.
August 1, 2016 at 3:15 PM ET by Tony Scott

Prepared Remarks of OMB Director Shaun Donovan, 2016 National Conference on Ending Homelessness

Today, Director Donovan reflected on the Administration’s progress in ending homelessness and highlighted the steps we must all take to build on this progress.
July 27, 2016 at 1:30 PM ET by Shannon Buckingham

Managing Federal Information as a Strategic Resource

Today, OMB is releasing an update to Circular A-130, the Federal Government’s governing document for the management of Federal information resources.
July 27, 2016 at 9:00 AM ET by Tony Scott, Howard Shelanski, Anne Rung, Marc Groman

Introducing the TechFAR Hub

We’re excited to introduce the TechFAR Hub, which provides practical tools and resources for applying industry best practices to digital service acquisitions.
July 26, 2016 at 3:00 PM ET by Mikey Dickerson, Anne Rung

Mid-Session Review 2017

Today, the Office of Management and Budget released the 2017 Mid-Session Review, which updates the Administration’s estimates for outlays, receipts, and the deficit.
July 15, 2016 at 10:00 AM ET by Shaun Donovan

A Conversation with OMB Controller David Mader on the Release of the Updated OMB Circular A-123

OMB Controller David Mader provides his take on today’s release of the updated Circular A-123, “Management’s Responsibility for ERM and Internal Control.”
July 15, 2016 at 9:00 AM ET by Abdullah Hasan

Appropriations Update: Republicans Fail to Make Tangible Progress

Republicans are leaving on a seven-week vacation having failed to pass a budget or send a single appropriations bill to the President for his signature.
July 14, 2016 at 2:15 PM ET by Michael Deich

Strengthening the Federal Cybersecurity Workforce

As directed by the Cybersecurity National Action Plan and 2017 Budget, today we are releasing the first-ever Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Strategy.
July 12, 2016 at 10:00 AM ET by Shaun Donovan, Beth Cobert, Michael Daniel, Tony Scott

It’s Time to Accelerate Climate and Conservation Action, Not to Pull Back

The way we allocate taxpayer dollars needs to be responsible – and responsive to the effects of climate change we’re seeing around the world.
June 22, 2016 at 3:30 PM ET by Ali Zaidi

It's Time for Congress to Provide the Funding We Need for the Opioid Epidemic

Congress should fully fund the President’s $1.1 billion request to fight the opioid epidemic so every American with an opioid use disorder who wants treatment can get it.
June 17, 2016 at 3:15 PM ET by Michael Botticelli, Shaun Donovan

Applying Category Management Principles to Software Management Practices

Today, OMB released a Category Management policy to drive greater efficiency into how the Federal Government buys and manages software and save taxpayer dollars.
June 2, 2016 at 4:00 PM ET by Anne Rung, Tony Scott

Clean Energy By the Numbers

The numbers show the truth. Leaders from all sectors, all levels of government, and all around the world are committing to remain all-in on clean energy.
June 2, 2016 at 1:45 PM ET by Ali Zaidi, John Morton

Making Federal Acquisitions Climate-Smart

Today, the Administration proposed a rule that would drive greater disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions & climate-related risk data among the Government’s supply chain.
May 25, 2016 at 10:00 AM ET by Christine Harada, Ali Zaidi, and Anne Rung

Prepared Remarks of OMB Director Shaun Donovan, Climate Action 2016 Summit

Today, Director Donovan highlighted the Administration’s efforts around resilience and called on countries worldwide to work together to address resilience globally.
May 6, 2016 at 1:30 PM ET by Shannon Buckingham

Continuing the Shared Services Momentum

Today, OMB issued guidance to agencies institutionalizing many of the ongoing initiatives and progress on improving administrative functions through shared services.
May 4, 2016 at 3:00 PM ET by David Mader, Denise Turner Roth

A Conversation with OIRA Administrator Shelanski on International Regulatory Cooperation with Canada

Leading up to the U.S.- Canada RCC Meetings on May 4-5, OIRA Administrator Howard Shelanski provides his take on the future of international regulatory cooperation.
May 3, 2016 at 2:30 PM ET by Emily Cain

Celebrating American Ingenuity and Innovation on World Intellectual Property Day

Today, on World Intellectual Property Day, we celebrate the artists, inventors, and innovators whose work and ideas touch our lives in both profound and practical ways.
April 26, 2016 at 3:00 PM ET by Danny Marti

More is Better: Expanding Learning Time in Head Start Programs

The Administration announces nearly $300 million in funding for Head Start programs nationwide.
April 25, 2016 at 8:02 PM ET by Roberto J. Rodríguez, Sharon Parrott

Administration Nearly Doubles Number of “Pay for Success” Feasibility Studies

With the addition of 25 new Pay for Success feasibility studies across the country, the Federal government is significantly increasing its investment in PFS.
April 19, 2016 at 5:24 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz, Shaun Donovan

Improving and Modernizing Federal Cybersecurity

Today, the Administration proposed legislation to establish a $3.1 billion Information Technology Modernization Fund to further improve our nation’s cybersecurity.
April 8, 2016 at 4:30 PM ET by Tony Scott

Absent Congressional Action, USPS Stands to Lose $2 Billion in Revenue a Year

Absent Congressional action, the U.S. Postal Service’s much needed revenue-boosting surcharge will expire on Sunday, further eroding its already strained finances.
April 7, 2016 at 3:00 PM ET by Shaun Donovan

Taking Every Step Necessary, As Quickly As Possible, to Protect the American People from Zika

Nearly two months have passed since we submitted a request for emergency supplemental funding to combat the Zika virus. Congress has yet to act.
April 6, 2016 at 11:00 AM ET by Shaun Donovan

Delivering Results for the American People

Today, the Administration is releasing the first quarter update of its Cross-Agency Priority goals and announcing the establishment of the Core Federal Services Council.
March 30, 2016 at 3:00 PM ET by Shaun Donovan

Reducing Duplication and Driving Savings in Mobile Devices through Category Management

Today, OMB released for public comment a draft policy to improve how the Government buys and manages mobile services and devices.
March 29, 2016 at 9:30 AM ET by Anne Rung, Tony Scott

Prepared Remarks of U.S. CAO Anne Rung, Acquisition Excellence 2016

Today, U.S. CAO Anne Rung delivered remarks at ACT-IAC's Acquisition Excellence 2016 Conference on efforts to simplify the Federal acquisition marketplace.
March 22, 2016 at 3:30 PM ET by Jamal Brown

Working Together to Build a Sustainable Water Future

Today, as part of World Water Day, the White House is hosting a Water Summit to catalyze ideas and actions to build a sustainable water future in the United States.
March 22, 2016 at 6:00 AM ET by Hannah Safford

The House Republican Budget: A Plan to Reverse Our Economic Progress

Yesterday, House Republicans once again put forward a budget that would cut investments that help the middle class and leave struggling families behind.
March 16, 2016 at 7:45 PM ET by Shaun Donovan

Federal Privacy Council Holds Inaugural Meeting

This week, privacy leaders from across the Federal Government convened for the inaugural meeting of the Federal Privacy Council.
March 12, 2016 at 4:00 PM ET by Marc Groman

Leveraging American Ingenuity through Reusable and Open Source Software

Today, we’re releasing for public comment a draft policy to support improved access to custom software code developed for the Federal Government.
March 10, 2016 at 9:00 AM ET by Tony Scott

Fostering a Culture of Innovation Across Government through Acquisition Innovation Labs

Today, we announced a new initiative to accelerate the establishment of Acquisition Innovation Labs in Federal agencies.
March 9, 2016 at 3:30 PM ET by Anne Rung