Office of Records Management (White House)

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Office of Records Management (White House) Type: Administrative and Support Agencies Parent organization: White House Office Top organization: Executive Office of the President Employees: 20 Executive: Director of Records Management Budget: Address: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500 Website: https://www.whitehouse.gov/ Creation Legislation: Presidential Records Act of 1978 Wikipedia: Office of Records Management (White House)

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Mission The Office of Records Management ensures proper documentation and preservation of presidential records. It supports the White House in compliance with federal records laws.

Services Records management; archival support; document processing

Regulations None

Office of Records Management (ORM) is an administrative unit within the White House Office, responsible for managing, preserving, and organizing presidential records in accordance with the Presidential Records Act of 1978, ensuring that official actions, correspondence, and decisions are properly documented for historical and legal purposes. Operating under the Executive Office of the President, it handles textual, electronic, and audiovisual records, facilitating their eventual transfer to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) at the end of an administration, while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance with federal guidelines.

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Mission

The Office of Records Management is tasked with overseeing the lifecycle of presidential records, ensuring their creation, maintenance, and eventual transfer to NARA to preserve an accurate historical record of the administration’s activities. It supports White House staff by providing guidance on records management practices, promoting transparency and accountability while adhering to legal requirements under the Presidential Records Act.

Parent organization

The Office of Records Management operates within the White House Office, which is part of the Executive Office of the President. It collaborates with other White House components and NARA to ensure proper records handling and compliance with federal law.

Legislation

The Office of Records Management was formalized under the [|Presidential Records Act of 1978], which mandates the preservation of presidential records and their transfer to NARA, changing their legal status from private to public ownership.

Partners

The Office of Records Management works with:

• National Archives and Records Administration for records transfer and preservation
• Office of the White House Counsel for legal guidance on records compliance
• Other federal agencies for interagency records coordination

Number of employees

The Office of Records Management employs an estimated 20 staff members, including records managers, archivists, and administrative personnel, though exact numbers are not publicly disclosed.

Organization structure

The Office of Records Management operates with a streamlined structure to manage White House records efficiently. Key components include:

• Records Processing Unit is responsible for organizing and cataloging presidential records.
• Compliance and Training Unit provides guidance to staff on records management policies.
• Archival Coordination Unit liaises with NARA for records transfer.

Leader

The Office of Records Management is headed by a Director of Records Management.

Divisions

The divisions include:

• Document Management for handling textual and electronic records.
• Archival Preparation for preparing records for NARA transfer.
• Policy Compliance for ensuring adherence to federal records laws.

List of programs

The Office of Records Management does not operate distinct public-facing programs but supports:

• Presidential Records Preservation Program for ensuring compliance with the Presidential Records Act.
• Staff Records Training Program for educating White House personnel on records protocols.

Last total enacted budget

The budget for the Office of Records Management is not separately itemized in public records, as it is funded within the broader White House Office allocation, estimated at $60 million for FY 2024 for the entire office.

Staff

The Office employs an estimated 20 staff, including records managers, archivists, and support personnel, who handle sensitive presidential records and coordinate with NARA. Exact staffing details are not publicly available due to the office’s low-profile nature.

Funding

The Office of Records Management is funded through the White House Office budget, part of the Executive Office of the President’s appropriation, estimated at $60 million for FY 2024. Specific funding for ORM is not broken out publicly, but it supports staff salaries, records systems, and NARA coordination, with stable funding tied to statutory requirements.

Services provided

The Office of Records Management provides records management, archival support, and document processing services, ensuring that presidential records—textual, electronic, and audiovisual—are properly created, stored, and transferred to NARA. It also trains White House staff on compliance with records laws, maintaining historical integrity and legal accountability.

Regulations overseen

The Office of Records Management does not oversee regulations but ensures compliance with the Presidential Records Act of 1978, which governs the preservation of presidential records.

Headquarters address

The headquarters address, as listed on Google Maps, is 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500.

History

The White House Office of Records Management was established following the [|Presidential Records Act of 1978], enacted after President Nixon’s attempt to destroy records, to ensure public ownership and preservation of presidential records. Operating within the White House Office, it has evolved to manage electronic records and support transitions, transferring materials to NARA for each administration since 1981.

Related

• White House Office
• Executive Office of the President
• National Archives and Records Administration

External links

• Official Website
• wikipedia:White_House_Office
• National Archives Records Management
• National Archives White House Support