Transition Post 3: Managing Electronic Messages and Social Media Accounts

This post in our Presidential transition series highlights the need to manage the electronic messages and social media accounts of political appointees and senior officials as they enter and exit Federal Service.  It is important for these officials to keep personal materials separate from official accounts or systems to avoid the laborious and difficult task … Continue reading Transition Post 3: Managing Electronic Messages and Social Media Accounts

Transition Post 2: Entrance and Exit Checklists when Entering and Leaving Federal Service

In this post in our series about Presidential transitions and federal records, we’d like to highlight specific resources created for federal employees entering and exiting Federal Service. It is especially important for incoming and departing political appointees and senior officials to be aware of their records management responsibilities at this time.  The Office of the … Continue reading Transition Post 2: Entrance and Exit Checklists when Entering and Leaving Federal Service

Transition Post 1: General Overview and Records Management Resources

In preparation for the 2024 Transition, we will be sharing a series of posts on records management best practices for officials entering and exiting federal service. Every four years the Government enters a time of transition for senior staff across agencies.  1976, November 22 – Rose Garden – The White House – Washington, DC – … Continue reading Transition Post 1: General Overview and Records Management Resources