What the Director of the Office of Management and Budget does
Writes the President's budget and reviews every new federal rule.
Common misconceptions(2)
- Passes the budgetActually: OMB drafts; Congress passes the budget. The President's budget is a proposal — Congress writes the actual spending bills.
- Is just about moneyActually: The 'Management' part is huge. OMB also reviews rules, tech strategy, and operational policy across all agencies — often the real White House power center.