Publications

The Nuts and Bolts of a Transition Organization

February 16, 2021

Publication Type: Research and Publications

Publication Tags: Budget,Transition Management

This resource outlines the steps required to create, organize and run a transition team from an operational standpoint. Topics include setting up the 501(c)(4) nonprofit structure, budgeting and funding and establishing human resources functions. Sample position description for the operations director is also included.

How would Trump’s proposed cuts affect the census?

February 28, 2017

Publication Type: In the News

Publication Tags: Budget

Agency Review and Landing Team Principles, Guidance and Materials

August 16, 2016

Publication Type: Tools and Templates

Publication Tags: 2016,Agencies,Agency Landing Teams,Budget,Policy

Agency Review and Landing Team Principles, Guidance and Materials

This guide contains the Center for Presidential Transition’s recommendations for agency review efforts before and after the election. It outlines the information that agency review and landing teams need to gather to best inform comprehensive policy implementation plans and briefing documents for appointees. Included are two practical table of contents that can be modified by...

Budget Primer: Managing Three Budgets Concurrently

August 16, 2016

Publication Type: Tools and Templates

Publication Tags: 2016,Budget,Policy

These graphics show the stakeholders and interrelationships in the federal budget process. The first graphic overlays the status of the three fiscal year budgets that are managed concurrently. The second includes more detail for an ideal budget cycle.

MEMORANDUM: Requirements for the FY 2018 Budget Process

April 29, 2016

Publication Type: Historical Documents

Publication Tags: 2016,Agencies,Budget,Historical

This memorandum from OMB Director Shaun Donovan to agency and department heads outlines the Obama administration’s plans for the development the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 budget focusing on a submission that will provide a complete current services budget baseline for an incoming administration. Donovan directs agencies to wait until the new administration, or its transition...