MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES FROM LYNDON B. JOHNSON

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R000400180034-4
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 2, 2006
• Sequence Number: 34
• Publication Date: March 10, 1964
• Content Type: MF

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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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