Legal Foundations of US Federal Government Management

The 1990's were an era of significant reform in US Federal Government management policy and information technology management policy in particular. The following links provide a look at highlights of the new legal landscape.

Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA)

GPRA excerpt dealing with reporting requirements for Federal Agencies

Computer Security Act of 1987

Federal Acquisition Legislation

Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994

Federal Acquisition Reform Act of 1995, Div. D - Workforce Provisions

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996 

Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (Division E only) (formerly Information Technology Management Reform Act)

Government Paperwork Elimination Act

Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002 ("Sarbanes-Oxley Act")

OMB Circular A-11, Preparation of Strategic Plans and Budgets

OMB Circular A-130, Management of Federal Information Resources

Raines' Rules of Government Acquisition (for guidance only)