May 9, 2016
Publication Type: External Resource
Publication Tags: Agencies,Appointees,Ethics,GSA,Security Clearance,Transition Management
The General Services Administration (GSA) plays an important role in Presidential Transition, including providing a variety of services needed to help them assume their official duties. This website outlines the responsibilities and services that the agency provides.January 20, 2016
Publication Type: Tools and Templates
Publication Tags: Appointees,Appointments,Security Clearance
This chart, divided into sections for all clearance candidates and candidates requiring additional scrutiny, details the steps comprising an FBI background check.January 20, 2016
Publication Type: External Resource
Publication Tags: Appointees,Office of Personnel Management,Security Clearance
The completion of these forms is required by various agencies in order to receive a security clearance.July 31, 2015
Publication Type: External Resource
Publication Tags: Laws and Regulations,National Security,Security Clearance,Transition Management
This legislation codifies a number of best practices for the outgoing administration in transition.December 1, 2012
Publication Type: Historical Documents
Publication Tags: 2012,Appointments,Ethics,Historical,Mitt Romney,Security Clearance,Vetting
The Romney Readiness Project developed a flowchart which details the steps required in the confirmation process.October 1, 2008
Publication Type: Historical Documents
Publication Tags: 2008,Appointments,Barack Obama,Historical,Security Clearance,Transition Management
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the campaign of Barack Obama and the Department of Justice outlining the process to provide security clearances for incoming staff. Dated October 1, 2008 before the election and pursuant to the lntelligence Reform and Terorism Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA).December 4, 2006
Publication Type: External Resource
Publication Tags: Agencies,National Security,Security Clearance
This Congressional Research Service (CRS) report that provides a review of the 9/11 Commission recommendations and the status of their implementation at the end of the 109th Congress.December 17, 2004
Publication Type: Historical Documents
Publication Tags: Appointments,Laws and Regulations,Security Clearance
The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, signed into law as Public Law 108-458 in 2004, includes a provision which facilitates the security clearance process for members of presidential transition teams prior to Election Day.