Forest Service Restructuring Proposals for Efficiency

This collection includes documents related to the USDA Forest Service's efforts to propose organizational reforms aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness in its operations and budget requests.

Era: 2017–2021 2025–present All years
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Summary Year FOIA ID Number Bates / Custodian Pages
The Forest Service outlines FY 2019 agency reform proposals aimed at improving organizational management and efficiency, while also discussing the elimination of certain programs and potential cost savings. 2019 FSWO201706591 3
The document outlines the Forest Service's FY 2019 agency reform proposals, focusing on workforce restructuring and organizational management efficiency, while referencing deliberative process privileges. 2019 FSWO201706591 2
The document outlines the Forest Service's FY 2019 agency reform proposals, focusing on organizational management, efficiency improvements, and estimated savings, while referencing deliberative process privilege. 2019 FSWO201706591 3
The email from Andria Weeks of the Forest Service discusses the urgent preparation of proposals for the agency's reform and restructure plan to be submitted for a regulatory reform data call, with a deadline for submission by 10 am the following day. 2017 FSWO201706591 2
The document is a letter from conservation organizations to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, expressing support for the funding and preservation of U.S. land management agencies in response to a request for public comments on government-wide reform initiated by an executive order. 2017 FSWO201706591 25
The USDA Reform Task Force is developing a Reform Plan in response to an OMB memorandum aimed at reforming the federal government and reducing the civilian workforce, with proposals due for submission in September 2017. 2017 FSWO201706591 4
The U.S. Forest Service is implementing workforce reshaping and reform strategies in response to an Executive Order and OMB guidance, forming a Reform and Restructure Team to enhance customer service delivery and explore geographic combinations for operational efficiency. 2017 FSWO201706591 2
Corey Lyons from the USDA's Office of Budget Program and Analysis is seeking clarification from Forest Service colleagues regarding discrepancies in the ranking criteria for FY 19 submission sheets and estimated costs in the Reform Proposals section. 2017 FSWO201706591 1
The email correspondence from the Forest Service discusses the submission of a "Reform and Reshape Proposal" and mentions the expectation of receiving the final proposal later that day, while invoking the Deliberative Process Privilege. 2017 FSWO201706591 2
The USDA Reform Task Force is developing proposals to align with the OMB's Comprehensive Plan for Reforming the Federal Government and Reducing the Federal Civilian Workforce, aiming to enhance organizational effectiveness and improve customer experience. 2017 FSWO201706591 3
The Forest Service is discussing reform proposals aimed at restructuring activities to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness, aligning with USDA strategic goals for efficient program delivery and sustainable land use. 2017 FSWO201706591 62
The USDA Forest Service is proposing a restructuring to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness, with no anticipated budget or staffing changes, as part of its strategic goals for FY2017-FY2019. 2017 FSWO201706591 13
The Forest Service is preparing a briefing for the Secretary regarding reform proposals aimed at improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness in delivering results. 2017 FSWO201706591 38
The USDA Forest Service proposed an agency reform initiative on July 6, 2017, aimed at improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness while aligning with strategic goals for sustainable use of national forest lands, with no expected budget or FTE changes. 2017 FSWO201706591 14
The email from Anton Malkowski of the Forest Service discusses the distribution of recent updates and documents related to the agency's Reform Plan, including performance metrics and feedback from the Department, in preparation for a phone discussion scheduled for the following Monday. 2017 FSWO201706591 1
The email from Andria Weeks of the Forest Service discusses the submission of reform plan proposals aimed at improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness within the agency, while ensuring alignment with USDA strategic goals related to wildfire risk mitigation and sustainable land management. 2017 FSWO201706591 37
The email from Ann E. Goode of the Forest Service discusses follow-up communications regarding Executive Order 13781, including attachments of letters from various organizations advocating for transparency and support for federal land agencies. 2017 FSWO201706591 7
The email from Andria Weeks, Acting Chief of Staff at the Forest Service, discusses the submission of additional documents for the 2019 budget request and highlights the need for clarification on a proposal regarding efficiencies in infrastructure delivery. 2017 FSWO201706591 2
The email correspondence between Andria Weeks and Mary Beth Lepore discusses the status of reform proposals for the Forest Service, indicating that no decisions have been made yet and that feedback from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is expected soon. 2017 FSWO201706591 2
The Forest Service is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) or a concurrent request from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regarding a reform plan, which has incorporated previous comments from staff. 2017 FSWO201706591 17
The Forest Service is preparing additional documents, including proposals for reform and restructure, for the agency's FY 2019 budget request, as discussed among staff members in a series of emails. 2017 FSWO201706591 10
The Forest Service is finalizing edits to its Agency Reform Plan based on feedback from the USDA, with a deadline for input by close of business. 2017 FSWO201706591 36
The Forest Service is coordinating the submission of proposals for the FY2019 Agency request, with a deadline for input set for July 10, 2017, as communicated by Acting Chief of Staff Andria Weeks. 2017 FSWO201706591 1
The email from Sheri Elliott of the USDA Forest Service discusses the updated draft of the USDA Strategic Plan framework, including strategic objectives that are to be used for developing agency performance measure proposals due by July 10, 2017. 2017 FSWO201706591 4
The document outlines the USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force's list of USDA regulations, specifically focusing on the Forest Service's regulations that are under consideration for review and reform, highlighting anticipated cost savings and efficiency gains. 2017 FSWO201706591 9
The email from Andria Weeks of the Forest Service requests Paul Johnson to provide clarifications on edits to a reform plan by the end of the day, specifically regarding budget and FTE changes, in order to compile a clean copy for the SPBA. 2017 FSWO201706591 1
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 deliberative process privilege to protect certain details. 2017 FSWO201706591 55
The Forest Service is coordinating the submission of an Agency Reform and Restructure plan due to the Department by July 12, 2017, as discussed in emails among staff members. 2017 FSWO201706591 4
The email from Andria Weeks of the Forest Service informs Angela Coleman that information regarding the Reform Plan has been sent to the Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) department. 2017 FSWO201706591 1
The letter from various organizations to Acting Deputy Undersecretary Dan Jiron and Chief Tom Tidwell of the USDA Forest Service requests a transparent and inclusive implementation of President Trump's executive orders aimed at reorganizing the Forest Service and reviewing its regulations and policies. 2017 FSWO201706591 2
The Forest Service is submitting a revised reform plan for the FY 19 agency request, including an updated transmittal letter and internal spreadsheet reflecting changes. 2017 FSWO201706591 10
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 FSWO201706591 3
The Forest Service is coordinating the final edits of an agency reform plan, with Andria Weeks tasked to provide a clean copy reflecting necessary edits by the Office of Budget and Program Analysis (OBPA). 2017 FSWO201706591 7
The email from the Forest Service requests the latest proposals on reform plans, specifically asking for edits made the previous week and additional information from HRM. 2017 FSWO201706591 1
The Forest Service is preparing a proposal related to agency reform in response to an OMB memorandum on reforming the federal government and reducing the civilian workforce, with a deadline for submission set for August 7, 2017. 2017 FSWO201706591 5
The email from Mariel Murray of the USDA's Office of Budget and Program Analysis discusses the follow-up on a reform plan for the Forest Service, including sharing feedback documents and preparing for an upcoming meeting with the Secretary. 2017 FSWO201706591 1
The document is a letter from a group of economists to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, expressing support for continued investment in federal land management agencies and their conservation programs in response to a request for comments on government-wide reform initiated by the Trump administration. 2017 FSWO201706591 4
The Forest Service is sharing a template for Agency Reform and Restructure Plan proposals as requested by a colleague. 2017 FSWO201706591 10
The Forest Service is preparing to respond to the final passback on the FY 2019 Department Estimate, which will include accepted reform plan initiatives, with a submission deadline of August 28, 2017. 2017 FSWO201706591 1
The Forest Service, led by Acting Chief of Staff Andria Weeks, is working on prioritizing reform proposals to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness, with a draft proposal due for submission to the Office of Budget and Program Analysis. 2017 FSWO201706591 4
The email correspondence between Andria Weeks and Laurie Campbell discusses rescheduling an Agency Reform Meeting with Angela to July 7, 2017, at 12:30 PM due to prior commitments. 2017 FSWO201706591 2
The email correspondence between Andria Weeks and Debbie Pressman from the Forest Service discusses the prioritization of documents related to the Deliberative Process Privilege. 2017 FSWO201706591 6
The USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force is reviewing regulations related to the Deliberative Process Privilege within the Forest Service to identify potential reforms that could lead to cost savings and increased efficiency. 2017 FSWO201706591 17
The Forest Service's Acting Chief of Staff, Andria Weeks, is coordinating with Lamont Jackson to gather funding impacts for reform proposals to update a spreadsheet for FY 2019 agency reform proposals. 2017 FSWO201706591 1
The email from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) outlines a workshop for federal agencies to learn how to comply with President Trump's March 13th Executive Order on government reorganization, emphasizing the urgency and importance of the training for implementing budget reductions and staff cuts. 2017 FSWO201706591 20
The Forest Service submitted its final agency reform plan proposals directly to the Office of Budget and Program Analysis (OBPA) for consideration in the FY2019 Department Estimate, following OBPA's decision to exclude such proposals. 2017 FSWO201706591 28