Forest Service Reform Proposals Overview

This collection contains documents related to the Forest Service's efforts to develop and submit reform proposals aimed at improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

Era: 2017–2021 2025–present All years
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Summary Year FOIA ID Number Bates / Custodian Pages
The USDA Reform Plan outlines the establishment of a Reform Task Force to develop and submit proposals for improving agency effectiveness and customer experience in response to the OMB's Comprehensive Plan for Reforming the Federal Government and Reducing the Federal Civilian Workforce. 2017 4
The U.S. Forest Service is coordinating proposals for an agency reform and restructure plan in response to regulatory reform directives, with a deadline for submissions set for the following morning. 2017 16
Andria Weeks from the Forest Service is requesting clarification and additional documentation for a proposal that was not included in the FY19 Agency Request package, which is due for review and approval by the Chief and NRE. 2017 2
The Forest Service's Andria Weeks communicated with Laurie Campbell regarding the rescheduling of an Agency Reform Meeting to July 7, 2017, at 12:30 PM. 2017 7
The Forest Service is coordinating the submission of additional documents, including proposals for reform and restructure, as part of its budget request for FY 2019, with updates being communicated among staff members. 2017 10
The email correspondence between Andria Weeks and Debbie Pressman discusses the prioritization of the deliberative process privilege within the Forest Service. 2017 2
The email from Andria Weeks of the Forest Service discusses a response to John Rapp regarding questions about a ranking sheet, referencing deliberative process privilege. 2017 2
The Forest Service is coordinating the submission of proposals for the FY2019 Agency request, with a deadline of July 10, to ensure compliance with the USDA's strategic plan objectives. 2017 2
The Forest Service is coordinating a follow-up on a reform plan, with Andria Weeks and Lamont Jackson discussing deadlines and additional questions related to the plan. 2017 53
The email from Andria Weeks of the Forest Service discusses a follow-up on the FY 2019 Agency Reform Proposals, providing additional information and requesting a change to the proposal entry related to the Deliberative Process Privilege. 2017 4
The document is an email from Andria Weeks at the Forest Service discussing a proposal aimed at improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness within the agency, while invoking the Deliberative Process Privilege to protect certain details. 2017 55
The email from Andria Weeks at the Forest Service discusses the submission of a revised reform plan for the FY 19 agency request, including an updated transmittal letter and internal spreadsheet reflecting specific changes. 2017 1
The email from Andria Weeks of the Forest Service discusses the forwarding of a template for Agency Reform and Restructure Plan Proposals as requested by a colleague. 2017 10
The Forest Service is prioritizing reform proposals, including a new deliberative process, and is preparing a draft proposal to submit to the Office of Budget and Program Analysis by Monday. 2017 5
The Forest Service is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) or a concurrent request for approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regarding a reform plan, which has incorporated previous comments. 2017 17
The Forest Service's Acting Chief of Staff, Andria Weeks, is requesting clarification on budget and FTE changes for a proposal related to the Deliberative Process Privilege, to compile edits for submission to the SPBA by the end of the day. 2017 1
The email from the Forest Service requests the latest proposals related to reform plans, specifically asking for any edits made the previous week and confirming coordination on deliberative process privileges. 2017 1
The Forest Service is coordinating the follow-up on the agency's Reform Plan, sharing updated documents and planning a discussion to clarify changes made after internal discussions. 2017 3
The Forest Service is awaiting feedback from the Office of Management and Budget on reform proposals submitted for the FY2019 Department Estimate, with no decisions made yet. 2017 2
The email correspondence from the Forest Service discusses the preparation of a clean copy of the agency reform plan incorporating edits from the Office of Budget and Program Analysis (OBPA) in anticipation of an upcoming meeting. 2017 7
The email from Andria Weeks, Acting Chief of Staff at the Forest Service, discusses a question regarding the Deliberative Process Privilege in response to inquiries from the Office of Budget and Program Analysis (OBPA). 2017 3
The Forest Service is finalizing edits to the Agency Reform Plan based on feedback from the USDA, with a deadline for input by close of business. 2017 2
The email from Andria Weeks of the Forest Service discusses the need to ensure a specific reform submission is included in a file, indicating ongoing efforts to manage documentation related to the agency's operations. 2017 2
The Forest Service is updating a regulatory reform spreadsheet with additional information requested by the Office of Budget and Program Analysis (OBPA) as part of the USDA's regulatory review process. 2017 13
The Forest Service is drafting a proposal related to the Deliberative Process Privilege as part of the Agency Reform Plan in response to the OMB's Comprehensive Plan for Reforming the Federal Government and Reducing the Federal Civilian Workforce. 2017 5
The Forest Service is coordinating with staff to assess funding impacts for various reform proposals as part of the FY 2019 Agency Reform Proposals, with updates to be compiled into a spreadsheet for further review. 2017 4
The Forest Service is discussing restructuring proposals aimed at improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness in alignment with USDA strategic goals, with no significant budgetary changes anticipated. 2017 11
The Forest Service submitted its final reform plan proposals directly to the Office of Budget and Program Analysis (OBPA) for the FY2019 Department Estimate, following OBPA's decision to exclude agency proposals. 2017 28
The Forest Service is sharing revised reform plan proposals aimed at improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness without requiring budget or staffing changes, while ensuring alignment with USDA strategic goals related to wildfire risk mitigation and sustainable land use. 2017 37
The Forest Service received follow-up correspondence from conservation organizations regarding Executive Order 13781, emphasizing the need for transparency and inclusion in the review processes, along with attached letters of support for federal lands agencies from various stakeholders. 2017 38
The Forest Service is preparing for the final passback on the FY 2019 Department Estimate, which will include accepted reform plan initiatives and require additional information by August 28, 2017. 2017 1
The email from Andria Weeks of the Forest Service discusses the electronic copy of a proposal aimed at improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness within the USDA and Forest Service. 2017 3
The Forest Service is coordinating edits to a Reform Plan based on departmental feedback, with Andria Weeks requesting updates from her colleagues to compile a final version. 2017 3
The email correspondence from the Forest Service discusses the submission of a combined proposal related to the "Reform and Reshape Proposal" under the Deliberative Process Privilege, with Andria Weeks indicating she will follow up if there are any questions. 2017 2
The Forest Service, through Andria Weeks, is requesting a change to a reform plan by eliminating the Forest Resource Coordinating Committee while continuing the National Urban and Community Forest Advisory Council. 2017 3
The email correspondence between Andria Weeks and Robert Velasco discusses the USDA table of penalties reform and confirms a brief discussion about it, indicating ongoing deliberations within the Forest Service. 2017 3
The Forest Service is preparing for a briefing with the Secretary regarding reform proposals aimed at improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness within the agency. 2017 38
The Forest Service is coordinating the submission of six Agency Reform Proposals as part of a restructuring plan due to the Department by July 12, 2017. 2017 18