Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
This bill creates an Inspector General (IG) position for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) by amending chapter 4 of title 5, U.S. Code. It adds OMB to the chapter definitions, inserts a new section 421A limiting the OMB IG’s jurisdiction to matters specifically assigned to the Office under law, and requires the President to appoint an IG within 120 days in accordance with section 403(a).
Liberals worry narrow jurisdiction might gut meaningful oversight.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill establishes the statutory basis for an Office of Inspector General for the Office of Management and Budget by amending Title 5 and mandating a presidential appointment within 120 days, and it limits that IG's jurisdiction to matters specifically assigned by law.
This bill creates an Inspector General (IG) position for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) by amending chapter 4 of title 5, U.S. Code.
It adds OMB to the chapter definitions, inserts a new section 421A limiting the OMB IG’s jurisdiction to matters specifically assigned to the Office under law, and requires the President to appoint an IG within 120 days in accordance with section 403(a).
Modest, technical institutional change with limited fiscal impact increases prospects, but potential political sensitivity and Senate procedure reduce likelihood.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill establishes the statutory basis for an Office of Inspector General for the Office of Management and Budget by amending Title 5 and mandating a presidential appointment within 120 days, and it limits that IG's jurisdiction to matters specifically assigned by law.
Liberals worry narrow jurisdiction might gut meaningful oversight.
These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.
Liberals worry narrow jurisdiction might gut meaningful oversight.
Likely supportive of increased formal oversight of OMB but cautious.
The limitation that the IG "shall only have jurisdiction" over matters specifically assigned raises concern about narrow authority.
They would want clarity that the IG can review improper political influence, spending, or interagency actions implicating OMB responsibilities.
Generally favorable to creating an OMB Inspector General as a governance improvement, but wanting precise scope and resourcing.
The 120-day appointment deadline is a useful accountability mechanism, while the jurisdiction limitation invites requests for clearer statutory language.
Mixed reaction: favors oversight and checks on executive management, but wary of adding bureaucracy that could be used for partisan investigations.
The jurisdiction limit may be seen positively if it prevents mission creep, but some will oppose any expanded oversight that increases federal staff and costs.
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Modest, technical institutional change with limited fiscal impact increases prospects, but potential political sensitivity and Senate procedure reduce likelihood.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Liberals worry narrow jurisdiction might gut meaningful oversight.
Modest, technical institutional change with limited fiscal impact increases prospects, but potential political sensitivity and Senate proce…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill establishes the statutory basis for an Office of Inspector General for the Office of Management and Budget by amending Title 5 and mandating a presidential appointmen…
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