OMB Coordinate Information Technology Plans

Coordinate and oversee implementations of information technology plans.

Beginning November 1993, OMB should:

---In coordination with the GITS Working Group and GSA, convene (or
useexisting) interagency teams, chaired by an appropriate program
agency, to share information, solve common problems, and represent the
government to the public on specific cross-cutting information
technology matters.

---Revise OMB Circular A-130 to encourage the integration of agency IRM
plans with agency strategic plans and budgets via the creation of
strategic IT plans and performance measures.

---Ensure adequate OMB staff expertise to exercise effective leadership
offederal information and IT activities. This function should combine
technical expertise in information computing and communications,
government operations, and service sector innovation. This function must
be integrated with--not isolated from--OMB's other management and budget
oversight functions.  This integration will ensure that OMB speaks with
one voice on information and IT issues, and that agencies can rely on
consistent guidance.