SIMPLIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF REPORTS TO THE GOVERNMENT

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-04782A000200060003-1
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 10, 2002
• Sequence Number: 3
• Publication Date: March 10, 1964
• Content Type: MF

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THE WHITE HOUSE
March 10, 1964
MEMORANDUM FOR
THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES
Subject: Simplification or elimination of reports to the Government
The number and complexity of reports to the Government
have increased in recent years.
Most of these reports are essential -- and many of them
result from our expanding economy.
But we must be on guard to prevent duplication -- eliminate
obsolete items -- and avoid unnecessary details.
Too much reporting puts a heavy burden on citizens, industry
in general, and particularly on small business.
Fortunately the machinery set up by the Federal Reports Act
of 1942, has been helpful in controlling reports required by Federal
agencies.
Nonetheless, I consider it timely and constructive to launch
a special review of all current reporting requirements at this time.
In no case should necessary reporting be eliminated -- but
all unnecessary reporting should.
Our objective is simply this:
1. To simplify reports.
2. To discontinue reports where possible.
3. To save the time of the individual businessman as well
as industry in general.
4. To make better use of the time and efforts of government
employees.
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This should result in a long-term saving of time and money
by the Government, business and the general public.
I have asked the Budget Director to report to me on the results
of this effort.
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
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DATE
INITIALS
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APPROVAL
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RECOMMENDATION
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RETURN
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Remarks :
Per conversation with Deputy Chief, Procurement
Division this date, it is requested that your
office prepare a memo for the record concerning
subject of the attached memo.
FOLD HERE TO RETURN TO SENDER
DATE
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COMMENTS (Number each comment to show from whom
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Attached is a copy of a memo
dated March 10, 1964 to The Heads
of Executive Departments and Agencie
from the President, subj: Simplifica-
tion or elimination of reports to the
Government. Please note the last
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paragri.ph which states that the Budget
Director has been asked to report to
the President on the results of a
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review of current reporting require-
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et will later require reports from
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agencies concerned. If you have such
reporting requirements it is suggeste
that you review them in anticipation
of a response to the BOB.
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