The second manager could have reduced costs through a more rigorous performance management process, more stringent budget goals, or by asking business units to share certain services with each other.

FORBES: Why Managers Love to Reorganize -- But Shouldn't

As you may know, the Council of Economic Advisers takes the lead in a process that includes the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Treasury to produce the administration forecast that goes into all of the budget projections.

WHITEHOUSE: Detailing the FY2011 Budget

The Office of Management and Budget is responsible for overseeing the reform of the Federal security clearances granting process.

WHITEHOUSE: Statement of Clay Johnson III

As part of a Presidential Executive Order issued in March of this year, the Office of Management and Budget is charged with overseeing a government-wide effort to make the permitting and review process for infrastructure projects more efficient and effective, saving time while driving better outcomes for local communities.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House