Federal Executive Boards FY 2000 Annual Report (Executive Summary and CompositeReport)

摘要

The Federal Executive Boards (FEBs) were established in 1961 by a PresidentialDirective to improve coordination among Federal activities and programs outside Washington. The need for effective coordination among the field activities of Federal departments and agencies was then, and is still, very clear. Approximately 88 percent of all Federal employees work outside the national capital area. Decisions affecting the expenditure of billions of dollars are made in the field. Federal programs have their impact largely through the actions of field representatives of the departments and agencies. In addition, Federal officials outside Washington are the principal contact of the Federal Government with the citizens of this country. FEBs are composed of the chief Federal executives in 28 major metropolitan areas across the Nation and serve as the hub of communication. These Boards focus on coordinating Governmental policy on matters affecting their local Federal community, providing leadership in the sharing of services between agencies, and participating as a unified Federal force in local civic affairs. FEBs help our government to work better and to work more economically. The significance and impact of FEBs are summarized in this report and below are a few highlights of the many notable accomplishments achieved during fiscal year 2000.