Appendix-A-Major-Recommendations--By-Agency EXECUTIVE-OFFICE-OF-THE-PRESIDENT NOTE: White House Office and Office of the Vice President The White House Office and the Office of the Vice President are regularly "reinvented" with each change of administration. This analysis focuses on the other portions of the Executive Office of the President. EOP01 Delegate Routine Paperwork Review to the Agencies and Redeploy OMB' Resources More Effectively These recommendations outline improvements to streamline the government's paperwork review process and reduce unnecessary burdens on agencies. cbe cbe EOP02 Modify the OMB Circular System OMB should reinvigorate the process for the review, updating, and consolidation of management circulars. It should also develop uniform processes for developing circulars and for obtaining input during their development. na na EOP03 Strengthen the Office of U.S. Trade Representative's Coordination with State and Local Governments The Trade Representative's Office should examine the trade policy needs of state and local governments and work with them on relevant issues. 0.5 0.0 EOP04 Improve Federal Advisory Committee Management Discontinuing the "anti pass the hat" language annually inserted into appropriations acts would allow appropriate pooling of executive resources for certain multi-agency projects. -1.4 0.0 EOP05 Reinvent OMB's Management Mission NPR recommends a series of actions by OMB to redirect resources to provide better management information for Presidential decision making. 0.1 0.0 EOP06 Improve OMB's Relationship with Other Agencies This recommendation outlines methods by which OMB can work more effectively with agencies and with states. na na EOP07 Strengthen the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's Trade Policy Coordination Process These recommendations outline ways to improve the interagency trade policy coordination process. na na EOP08 Strengthen the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's Negotiation Process The Office of the USTR should implement various techniques for upgrading the negotiating skills of its employees and the analysis of the negotiation process itself. cbe cbe EOP09 Establish a Customer Service Bureau in the EOP Using available resources, EOP management should establish a small, one-stop customer service bureau within the EOP. na na EOP10 Conduct Qualitative Self-Reviews of Critical Administrative Processes The Assistant to the President for Management and Administration should establish a formal program of ongoing, internal quality reviews of administrative processes in the EOP to save money and improve service. cbe cbe EOP11 Improve the Presidential Transition Process Past difficulties with the Presidential transition should be corrected by amendment of the Presidential Transition Act and related actions. cbe cbe EOP12 Improve Administrative Processes This recommendation outlines a series of steps to improve internal administrative processes within the EOP, including mail processing, paperwork flow, and supply management. na na