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OMB Seeks Comment on Revisions to Circular No. A–130
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget proposes to revise Circular No. A–130, Managing Information as a Strategic Resource, to incorporate new statutory requirements and enhanced technological capabilities, as well as address current and evolving technical mand personnel security threats. Circular No. A–130 establishes general policy for the acquisition and management of information technology personnel, equipment, funds, and other resources. It also includes a discussion of agency responsibilities for managing personally identifiable information, provides guidance to support the use of electronic transactions, and discusses policy on protecting Federal information resources as appendices. Comments and feedback should be submitted by November 20, 2015.