U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Ensuring the Federal Government has an effective civilian workforce

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External Agencies Cross-Cutting Activities

The President’s Management Agenda has given OPM the opportunity for expanding cross-cutting activities with agencies and the newly proposed Department of Homeland Security. We are pleased to take on these new responsibilities and have integrated them into this strategic plan. As the President’s human capital management advisor, we have accepted the challenge of leading agencies to improve the strategic management of the Federal workforce. The human capital initiative focuses on ensuring the right person is in the right job and prepared to provide top quality service to American citizens. OPM has also emerged as a leader in the President’s initiative to expand e-Government. OPM leads 5 of the 24 major e-Government projects identified by OMB. OPM has worked with agencies to produce Capital Asset Plans and strategies to fund these initiatives and reduce duplication. OPM centrally manages these e-Government initiatives, which are all related to the human capital life cycle, from hiring through retirement. To carry out our responsibilities, OPM will provide the best possible human resources tools, guidance and expertise available.