The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), successor to the Bureau of the Budget, compiles the president's budget and issues circulars directing federal agencies. The Bureau of the Budget was transferred from the Treasury Department to the President in 1939.
The OMB produces numerous budget-related publications as well as information regarding government data and statistics, programs, and procurement. Here are some of the most important publications:
OMB circulars (PREX 2.4:) Circulars are directives to federal agencies that cover activities such as procurement and data collection. They are published in the Federal register when first issued or revised. Current circulars are available on the OMB website.