Presidential Executive Order on a Comprehensive Plan for Reorganizing the Executive BranchThis order is intended to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of the executive branch by directing the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (Director) to propose a plan to reorganize governmental functions and eliminate unnecessary agencies (as defined in section 551(1) of title 5, United States Code), components of agencies, and agency programs.DONALD J. TRUMPDJT_1724f122-1661-11e7-9f19-5377647280a4President of the United States of AmericaOffice of Management and Budget_1724f230-1661-11e7-9f19-5377647280a4To improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of the executive branch_1724f2c6-1661-11e7-9f19-5377647280a4EfficiencyEffectivenessAccountabilityAgency PlansThe head of each agency shall submit to the Director a proposed plan to reorganize the agency, if appropriate, in order to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of that agency. _1724f348-1661-11e7-9f19-5377647280a4aU.S. Federal Agency HeadsProposed Plan to Improve the Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Accountability of Federal Agencies, Including, as Appropriate, to Eliminate or Reorganize Unnecessary or Redundant Federal Agencies. (a) Within 180 days of the date of this order, the head of each agency shall submit to the Director a proposed plan to reorganize the agency, if appropriate, in order to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of that agency. _1724f3ca-1661-11e7-9f19-5377647280a4Public InputInviting the public to suggest improvements in the organization and functioning of the executive branch._1724f44c-1661-11e7-9f19-5377647280a4bDirector of OMBThe PublicThe Director shall publish a notice in the Federal Register inviting the public to suggest improvements in the organization and functioning of the executive branch and shall consider the suggestions when formulating the proposed plan described in subsection (c) of this section._1724f4c4-1661-11e7-9f19-5377647280a4Presidential PlanSubmit to the President a proposed plan to reorganize the executive branch in order to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of agencies._1724f546-1661-11e7-9f19-5377647280a4cDirector of OMBWithin 180 days after the closing date for the submission of suggestions pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, the Director shall submit to the President a proposed plan to reorganize the executive branch in order to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of agencies.Eliminations & MergersInclude, as appropriate, recommendations to eliminate unnecessary agencies, components of agencies, and agency programs, and to merge functions._1724f5c8-1661-11e7-9f19-5377647280a4c.iThe proposed plan shall include, as appropriate, recommendations to eliminate unnecessary agencies, components of agencies, and agency programs, and to merge functions.Legislation & Administrative MeasuresInclude recommendations for any legislation or administrative measures necessary to achieve the proposed reorganization._1724f64a-1661-11e7-9f19-5377647280a4c.iiThe proposed plan shall include recommendations for any legislation or administrative measures necessary to achieve the proposed reorganization.FactorsConsider relevant factors._1724f6d6-1661-11e7-9f19-5377647280a4dDirector of OMBIn developing the proposed plan described in subsection (c) of this section, the Director shall consider, in addition to any other relevant factors:Inherently Governmental FunctionsConsider whether some or all of the functions of an agency, a component, or a program are appropriate for the Federal Government or would be better left to State or local governments or to the private sector through free enterprise_1724f758-1661-11e7-9f19-5377647280a4d.iState GovernmentsLocal GovernmentsPrivate SectorFunctional RedundanciesConsider whether some or all of the functions of an agency, a component, or a program are redundant, including with those of another agency, component, or program_1724f7e4-1661-11e7-9f19-5377647280a4d.iiAdministrative RedundanciesConsider whether certain administrative capabilities necessary for operating an agency, a component, or a program are redundant with those of another agency, component, or program_1724f87a-1661-11e7-9f19-5377647280a4d.iiiCost JustificationsConsider whether the costs of continuing to operate an agency, a component, or a program are justified by the public benefits it provides_1724f906-1661-11e7-9f19-5377647280a4d.ivCosts of ChangeConsider the costs of shutting down or merging agencies, components, or programs, including the costs of addressing the equities of affected agency staff._1724f992-1661-11e7-9f19-5377647280a4d.vConsultationsConsult with agency heads and with others outside the Federal Government._1724fa5a-1661-11e7-9f19-5377647280a4eAgency HeadsIn developing the proposed plan described in subsection (c) of this section, the Director shall consult with the head of each agency and, consistent with applicable law, with persons or entities outside the Federal Government with relevant expertise in organizational structure and management. _1724faf0-1661-11e7-9f19-5377647280a42017-03-132017-03-31https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/03/13/presidential-executive-order-comprehensive-plan-reorganizing-executiveOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net