Broadcasting Board of Governors Reorganization Comments

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Published March 13th, 2017

Detected March 15th, 2026

Summary

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) is seeking public comments on potential reforms to increase its efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability. This consultation is part of a broader executive branch reorganization effort initiated by Executive Order 13781. Comments are due by June 30, 2017.

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The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) has issued a request for comments as part of the Executive Branch reorganization initiative mandated by Executive Order 13781. The BBG is soliciting public input on potential reforms to enhance its efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability, which will also inform its 2018-2022 Strategic Plan. The agency oversees U.S. government-funded international media networks, including Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

Regulated entities and interested parties are encouraged to submit comments via the BBG website by June 30, 2017. The BBG is seeking feedback on specific questions regarding program effectiveness, potential efficiency improvements, organizational restructuring, and adaptation to the evolving media landscape. While this is an information-gathering exercise and not a solicitation, the feedback will contribute to the BBG's proposal to the Office of Management and Budget.

What to do next

Submit comments on BBG reorganization proposals by June 30, 2017.
Review questions regarding BBG efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability.
Consider feedback for the BBG's 2018-2022 Strategic Plan.

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ACTION:

Request for comments.

SUMMARY:

Executive Order 13781, “Comprehensive Plan for Reorganizing the Executive Branch,” signed into effect on March 13, 2017, directs
the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to present the President with a plan that recommends ways to reorganize
the executive branch and eliminate unnecessary agencies. As part of this process, the Broadcasting Board of Governors will
be submitting a proposal for reorganization to OMB. This request for comments seeks public input on potential reforms at the
BBG that would increase the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of the agency. These comments will also be considered
in the development of the BBG's 2018-2022 Strategic Plan.

The BBG is the federal agency charged with carrying out U.S. Government funded international media, overseeing the operations
of five media networks: the Voice of America (VOA), Radio and TV Marti, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), Radio Free
Asia (RFA), and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN).

DATES:

Submit either electronic comments or information by June 30, 2017. We will not accept comments by fax or paper delivery.

ADDRESSES:

Submit comments through the BBG Web site at https://www.bbg.gov/submit-your-ideas /.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Matt Ciepielowski at 202-203-4845.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Through this request for comments, the BBG is seeking initial feedback from a broad range of stakeholders on questions that
will contribute to the BBG's proposal to OMB in accordance with Executive Order 13781 and the BBG's 2018-2022 Strategic Plan.
This request for comments is for information-gathering and fact-finding purposes only, and should not be construed as a solicitation
or as an obligation on the part of the BBG to agree with submitted comments or to make recommendations regarding specific
issues identified in public comments. The BBG requests that respondents generally address the following overarching questions:

What are the most important or effective projects or programs that the BBG undertakes?
Do you think that there are any changes that BBG could make to increase the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of its media networks or the agency itself? If so, please describe those changes.
Would you propose reorganizing any parts or aspects of the BBG or its media networks to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability? If so, how?
In today's changing media landscape, how should the BBG adapt to best serve its mission to inform, engage, and connect people around the world in support of freedom and democracy? Oanh Tran, Director of Board Operations, Broadcasting Board of Governors. [FR Doc. 2017-11832 Filed 6-6-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 86100-01-P ### Download File

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