Office of Management and Budget

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), founded in 1970, is a U.S. government agency within the Executive Office of the President responsible for overseeing federal budget development, execution, and regulatory review. In the context of UAP/UFO research and government programs, OMB plays an indirect role by managing and reviewing budgets for Department of Defense (DoD) entities like the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), established in 2022 via the National Defense Authorization Act to investigate UAPs across domains. It also coordinates fiscal oversight for related NASA UAP studies announced in 2022, ensuring alignment with national security priorities amid congressional demands for transparency on classified UAP funding. Notable activities include budget classification decisions impacting AARO oversight. Currently active, OMB supports data-driven UAP efforts without direct research involvement.