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Jim Tozzi and the Founding of OIRA: A Strategic Vision for Regulatory Oversight

The founding of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) marks a significant chapter in the history of U.S. federal regulatory oversight. At the heart of this development was Jim Tozzi, whose career spanned multiple presidential administrations and who played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of federal regulatory review. This essay explores Tozzi’s contributions to the establishment of OIRA, highlighting his strategic vision and the lasting impact of his work.

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The term “centralized regulatory review” is most closely associated with Dr. Jim Tozzi, who is widely recognized as one of the architects of the U.S. system for centralized review of federal regulations.

Here’s a brief explanation:

• Background: In the 1970s, as regulatory agencies expanded, there was growing concern about the economic impact of federal regulations.

• Jim Tozzi’s role: While serving in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) — particularly in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) — Tozzi helped establish the concept and mechanisms for centralized regulatory review, meaning that one central office (OMB/OIRA) would review major regulations before they were issued by agencies.

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The most famous OIRA (Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs) employee — both historically and publicly — is Jim Tozzi.

Here’s why:

• Jim Tozzi was one of the founding officials of OIRA when it was created in 1980 under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
• He served as a senior regulatory official in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and is often called the “father of OIRA” or “architect of regulatory review.”
• Tozzi played a key role in developing cost-benefit analysis standards for federal regulations, which shaped how agencies justify new rules.

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In the past 60 years (roughly 1965–2025), the U.S. federal government has run a budget surplus only 5 times.

Here’s the breakdown:

• 1969 – Surplus under President Lyndon B. Johnson

• 1998 – Surplus under President Bill Clinton

• 1999 – Surplus under Clinton

• 2000 – Surplus under Clinton

• 2001 – Surplus under Clinton (and the first few months of George W. Bush’s term)

Every other fiscal year from 1965 through 2025 has recorded a budget deficit — meaning federal spending exceeded revenue.

 

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