The BOAC would use agency contacts to keep informed about this process with the objective of reviewing its success in achieving the Administration's goal of a coherent budget presentation for Unconventional Threats. The BOAC would consider procedural and other changes that would promote simultaneous decision on entitlement program changes and the costs to implement them. BOAC involvement would be to consider policy and procedural changes which would result in more uniform policy and guidance and a more uniform application of policy and guidance. The BOAC will assess whether current procedures are adequate. However, there is a consensus that all of the issues deserve the BOAC's attention this year.
Members are to let contacts know of their interest in participating in a particular workgroup.
It is anticipated that by including the agencies earlier in the process, last minute budget decisions will be avoided, and agencies will have this inter-agency crosscut incorporated in their Fall budget submissions. A handout describing this process in detail was distributed. Open Discussion Dennis suggested having a session with guest speakers, similar to last year. Dan Crippen of CBO, Sylvia Mathews of OMB, and Senate Appropriations staff members were suggested. Specifics regarding date, time, speakers, and format will be discussed at the June meeting.