Office of Administration
Responsibilities and Activities


The Office of Administration (OA) is responsible for the primary management and support programs for the National Mediation Board. These include the functions of budget and accounting; human resources; procurement; information technology and office support. We provide the following functions and activities:

Human Resources

  • Recruitment and Placement

  • Classification and Pay Administration

  • Performance Management and Incentive Awards

  • Employee Benefits and Retirement

  • Personnel Security

  • Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

Financial Management Services; including budget and accounting

  • Budget Formulation

  • Budget Execution

  • Funds Control

  • Financial Reporting

  • System for accounting for agency resources and programs

Office Services and Operations; including printing, procurement, and supply services

  • Maintain a simplified acquisition program for supplies and services

  • Coordinates services and supplies

Facilities Management

  • Property and Space Management

  • Organization Management

  • Physical Security

Information Technology Support

  • Policy for Information Technology

  • Help Desk Function

  • Telecommunication

Mail Operations

Metro Subsidy

  • Distribute subsidy

  • Maintain record of certification

  • Reconcile funds

Travel Services

  • Reimburse employees

  • Vendor payments

  • Provide travel information including per diem rates and hotel listing

Training Coordination

  • Maintain training information

  • Provide training information

  • Coordinate agency training program