OMB Updates Management of Federal Information Resources

seal of office of management and budgetThe Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released an updated Circular A-130, Managing Information as a Strategic Resource on July 27, 2016. Circular A-130 lays out the Federal Government’s governing policies for the management of Federal information resources. The document had not been updated since 2000, and was in need of revisions to align information management policies with significant changes in technology, and ensure consistency with executive orders, OMB policies, and industry standards and guidelines. Circular A-130 outlines policy updates for Federal agencies regarding information management, records management, cybersecurity, and open data.

The full document is available via the OMB’s website.

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