DoD Asks OMB to Okay Basic Info Collection Forms
Published Date: 5/29/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense wants to collect some info and needs the green light from the Office of Management and Budget first. This affects folks who have to fill out forms for the DoD, and it’s all about making sure paperwork isn’t a pain. No big costs or deadlines yet, but stay tuned for updates!
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