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{{Organization
{{Organization  
|OrganizationName=Office of Records Management (White House)
|OrganizationName=Office of Records Management  
|Mission=The ORM's mission involves supporting the incumbent administration in identifying, categorizing, and transferring presidential records to the National Archives. This is crucial for maintaining the historical integrity of presidential actions and decisions, promoting accountability, and facilitating future historical research.
|OrganizationType=Administrative and Support Agencies
|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.
|OrganizationExecutive=Director of Records Management
|Employees=20
|Budget=
|Website=https://www.whitehouse.gov/
|Services=Records management; archival support; document processing
|ParentOrganization=White House Office
|ParentOrganization=White House Office
|Services=Management of Office Files: ORM manages files from White House staff, sorting them by subject matter for ease of access and archival.
|TopOrganization=Executive Office of the President
|CreationLegislation=Presidential Records Act of 1978
|Regulations=None
|HeadquartersLocation=38.8976764,-77.0365298
|HeadquartersAddress=1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500
}}
 
'''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.
 
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/}}
 
==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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/records-management |title=Records Management in the White House |publisher=National Archives |date=September 27, 2023 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref>
 
==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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_House_Office |title=White House Office |publisher=Wikipedia |date=January 28, 2025 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref>
 
==Legislation==
 
The Office of Records Management was formalized under the [[https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/house-bill/13500 |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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidential_Records_Act |title=Presidential Records Act |publisher=Wikipedia |date=June 14, 2023 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref>
 
==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<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/records-management |title=Records Management in the White House |publisher=National Archives |date=September 27, 2023 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref>
 
==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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/support |title=Support to the White House |publisher=National Archives |date=January 20, 2025 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref>
 
==Organization structure==


Presidential Records Transfer: Assists in the process of transferring records to the National Archives at the end of a presidential term, in accordance with the Presidential Records Act.
The Office of Records Management operates with a streamlined structure to manage White House records efficiently. Key components include:


Records Management Guidance: Provides guidance to ensure compliance with records management policies, especially during presidential transitions.
* 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/records-management |title=Records Management in the White House |publisher=National Archives |date=September 27, 2023 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref>


Public Access: Although not directly responsible for public access, its work in categorizing and maintaining records supports future Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and public research.
===Leader===
|HeadquartersLocation=38.8977, -77.03655
 
|HeadquartersAddress=1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
The Office of Records Management is headed by a [[Director of Records Management]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-droege-8a1a8b5 |title=Philip C. Droege Profile |publisher=LinkedIn |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref>
|Website=https://www.archives.gov/presidential-records/support-to-the-white-house/records-management
 
}}
===Divisions===
The primary function of the Office of Records Management (ORM) is to manage the office files of individual White House staff members and the administration's records. It categorizes and preserves these documents according to subject codes and case file ID numbers, ensuring they are systematically processed and available for research or transfer to the National Archives.
 
The divisions include:
 
* Document Management for handling textual and electronic records.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/records-management |title=Records Management in the White House |publisher=National Archives |date=September 27, 2023 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref>
* Archival Preparation for preparing records for NARA transfer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/support |title=Support to the White House |publisher=National Archives |date=January 20, 2025 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref>
* Policy Compliance for ensuring adherence to federal records laws.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/records-management |title=Records Management in the White House |publisher=National Archives |date=September 27, 2023 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref>
 
==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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/records-management |title=Records Management in the White House |publisher=National Archives |date=September 27, 2023 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref>
* Staff Records Training Program for educating White House personnel on records protocols.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/support |title=Support to the White House |publisher=National Archives |date=January 20, 2025 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref>
 
==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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/budget_fy2024.pdf |title=FY 2024 Budget |publisher=White House |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref>
 
==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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/support |title=Support to the White House |publisher=National Archives |date=January 20, 2025 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref>
 
==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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/budget_fy2024.pdf |title=FY 2024 Budget |publisher=White House |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref>
 
==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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/records-management |title=Records Management in the White House |publisher=National Archives |date=September 27, 2023 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref>
 
==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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidential_Records_Act |title=Presidential Records Act |publisher=Wikipedia |date=June 14, 2023 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref>
 
==Headquarters address==
 
The headquarters address, as listed on Google Maps, is 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/1600+Pennsylvania+Ave+NW,+Washington,+DC+20500 |title=1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW |publisher=Google Maps |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref>
 
==History==
 
The White House Office of Records Management was established following the [[https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/house-bill/13500 |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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidential_Records_Act |title=Presidential Records Act |publisher=Wikipedia |date=June 14, 2023 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/records-management |title=Records Management in the White House |publisher=National Archives |date=September 27, 2023 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref>
 
==Related==
 
* [[White House Office]]
* [[Executive Office of the President]]
* [[National Archives and Records Administration]]
 
==External links==
 
* [https://www.whitehouse.gov/ Official Website]
* [[wikipedia:White_House_Office]]
* [https://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/records-management National Archives Records Management]
* [https://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/support National Archives White House Support]
 
==References==
 
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