CSSLP Question #13: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: OMB. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the federal organization responsible for assisting the President in managing the federal budget and supervising its administration across Executive Branch agencies.

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Question

Which of the following organizations assists the President in overseeing the preparation of the federal budget and to supervise its administration in Executive Branch agencies?

Options

AOMB
BNIST
CNSA/CSS
DDCAA

Explanation

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the federal organization responsible for assisting the President in managing the federal budget and supervising its administration across Executive Branch agencies.

Common mistakes.

B. NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) is a non-regulatory federal agency that promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness, not budget oversight.
C. NSA/CSS (National Security Agency/Central Security Service) is a U.S. intelligence agency responsible for global monitoring and data collection for foreign intelligence, not budget management.
D. DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) provides audit and financial advisory services to the Department of Defense, but does not oversee the entire federal budget preparation.

Concept tested. US federal government organizations and roles

Reference. https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/

Topics

#US Government Agencies#Budget Management#Organizational Governance

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