FEDERALhearing transcript

Nomination Hearing for Margaret M. Weichert

Original title: NOMINATION OF MARGARET M. WEICHERT

January 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing is a formal step in the confirmation process for a high-level executive role at the OMB, which oversees federal agency performance, management, and financial operations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Margaret M. Weichert

The nominee is seeking confirmation for a federal executive position.

Office of Management and Budget

The agency is undergoing a leadership appointment process for a key management role.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held a hearing to consider the nomination of Margaret M. Weichert for the position of at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The session included opening statements from committee members and a review of the nominee's professional background in the private sector.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on December 14, 2017, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
The committee considered the nomination of Margaret M. Weichert for Deputy Director for Management at the OMB.
Margaret M. Weichert holds a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University and an MBA from UC Berkeley.
Weichert's professional background includes roles at Accenture, Bank of America, and Ernst & Young.
Weichert founded the electronic payment company Achex, which was later sold to First Data Corporation.
The committee conducted a vetting process including interviews and background checks with the nominee's professional colleagues.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the Deputy Director for Management at the OMB?

The position is a leadership role responsible for overseeing federal agency management, performance, and financial operations.

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The purpose was to review the qualifications and background of Margaret M. Weichert as part of the Senate confirmation process for her nomination.

Why It Matters

This hearing is a formal step in the confirmation process for a high-level executive role at the OMB, which oversees federal agency performance, management, and financial operations.

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Discoveries

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Emphasis on Private Sector Experience

The hearing highlights a clear focus on bringing private-sector business and technology management experience into federal government leadership roles.

Margaret M. Weichert Office of Management and Budget

Connected Entities

organizationErnst & Young“Former employer of the nominee”Map →

organizationAccenture“Former employer of the nominee”Map →

organizationAchex“Company founded by the nominee”Map →

organizationOffice of Management and Budget“Federal agency overseeing management and budget”Map →

personMargaret M. Weichert“Nominee for Deputy Director for Management at the Office of Management and Budge”Map →

organizationFirst Data Corporation“Company that acquired Achex”Map →

organizationCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs“Senate committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personJames Lankford“U.S. Senator and presiding chair of the hearing”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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