OIRA

  • The administration issued a new memo to help agencies implement the Plan Writing Act. Agencies have a set of deadlines to meet over the next year as part of the law.

    November 23, 2010
  • The Office of Management and Budget today released a long-awaited cookie policy on the use of web management and customization technologies. OMB also released a memorandum on privacy policies regarding the use of popular third-party social collaboration websites and applications.

    June 25, 2010
  • The Obama Administration believes that one of the major planks of an open and transparent government is the ready access to public information by citizens. One of the top federal officials involved in managing the federal government\'s rules and regulations says those who maintain the government\'s paper and electronic records are the \"backbone of a transparent and open government.\"

    May 13, 2010
  • After more than 9 years, the Office of Management and Budget is about to revise its original policy banning the use of web cookies, or tracking software, on federal websites. The change is expected to help federal web managers better run their sites, and also offer the same kinds of user experiences now commonplace on commercial and private-sector websites.

    July 27, 2009
  • Notice likely to be published in Monday\'s federal register. White House wants comments on new rules.

    July 24, 2009
  • OMB drafting new guidance to let agencies use function to better understand citizen Web behavior. Draft policy includes opt-in option.

    May 28, 2009