Role of the Office of Management and Budget

Medium Unit 2: Branches Of Government Budgetary Process

During the budgetary process in the United States, various governmental entities interact to create and implement the federal budget. A key player in this process is the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which plays a critical role in overseeing federal expenditures and preparing the budget proposal that the President submits to Congress. Which of the following best describes the primary responsibility of the OMB within the federal budgetary process?

To audit federal agencies and ensure compliance with budgetary allocations.

To analyze and recommend funding levels for programs and policies proposed by the President.

To draft the budget resolution that outlines federal spending and revenue levels.

To approve or veto appropriations bills passed by Congress.

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