95-26174. Circulars, etc.; A-76

[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 204 (Monday, October 23, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 54394]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-26174]



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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET


Circulars, etc.; A-76

AGENCY: Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the 
President.

ACTION: Notice of request for comments on the proposed revision to the 
OMB Circular No. A-76 ``Performance of Commercial Activities,'' Revised 
Supplemental Handbook.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is seeking agency 
and public comments on its proposed revision to the Supplemental 
Handbook issued as a part of its August 1983 OMB Circular No. A-76, 
``Performance of Commercial Activities.'' Circular No. A-76 was 
originally published in the August 16, 1983, Federal Register, at pages 
37110-37116.
    The proposed revision seeks the most cost-effective means of 
obtaining commercial support services and provides new administrative 
flexibility in the Government's make or buy decision process. The 
revision modifies and, in some cases, eliminates cost comparison 
requirements; reduces reporting and other administrative burdens; 
provides for enhanced employee participation and reviews; eases 
transition requirements to facilitate employee placement; maintains the 
level playing field for cost comparisons between Federal and private 
sector offers; and seeks to improve oversight to ensure that the most 
cost effective decision is implemented. The proposed revision improves 
upon existing guidance by clarifying provisions that may have made the 
cost comparison process unnecessarily difficult or lead to less than 
optimal outcomes.

DATES: To ensure consideration of all comments on the proposal set 
forth by this notice, comments must be in writing and received not 
later than December 15, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to: Mr. David C. Childs, 
Program Examiner, NEOB Room 6104, Office of Management and Budget, 725 
17th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20503.

AVAILABILITY: Copies of the proposed Revised Supplemental Handbook may 
be obtained by contacting the Office of Administration, Publications 
Office, Washington, D.C. 20503, at [phone], or FAX (202) 395-
6137. This document is also accessible on the U.S. Department of 
Commerce's FedWorld network under the ``OMB Library of Files.'' The 
Telnet address for FedWorld via the Internet is fedworld.gov. The 
address (URL) for the World Wide Web is http://www.fedworld.gov/
ftp.ht#omb. For ftp access, ftp://fwux.fedworld.gov/pub/omb/omb.htm. 
The telephone number for the FedWorld help desk is [phone].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. David C. Childs, Program Examiner, 
NEOB Room 6104, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, N.W., 
Washington, D.C. 20503, Telephone Number: [phone], FAX Number 
[phone].
John Koskinen,
Deputy Director for Management.
[FR Doc. 95-26174 Filed 10-20-95; 8:45 am]
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