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DOS - 13857 - Industry Advisory Group - Agency Authority

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Industry Advisory Group	Agency Name	Department of State
Fiscal Year	2022	Committee Number	13857
Original Establishment Date	10/25/2001	Committee Status	Chartered
Actual Termination Date		Committee URL	https://overseasbuildings.state.gov/working/group
New Committee This FY	No	Presidential Appointments*	No
Terminated This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	35
Current Charter Date	8/3/2021	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	DFO
Date Of Renewal Charter	8/2/2023	Designated Federal Officer Prefix
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Nede
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Specific Termination Authority	title 22 of the USC sections 2651a and the fsba	Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Brown
Establishment Authority*	Agency Authority	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Establishment Authority*	22 USC 2651a	Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(202) 431-6890
Effective Date Of Authority*	10/25/2001	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	N/A
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable	Designated Federal Officer Email*	brownna@state.gov
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	National Policy Issue Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Continue
Legislation to Terminate Required	Not Applicable
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	Members of OBO's Industry Advisory Group will advise with respect to areas of asset and property management, including research and development, acquisition, sales, leasing, asset management, design, engineering, construction, historic preservation, the environment, seismic issues, sustainability, resiliency, emergency operations, security, planning, facilities operations and maintenance, and program development committee is essential to ensure that OBO is knowledgeable about the most efficient processes, optional solutions, best new technologies, etc. possible to provide safe, secure, functional, and resilient facilities for U.S. diplomatic missions worldwide and to oversee the Department of State's real property assets
How is membership balanced?*	The Director of Overseas Buildings Operations will appoint no more than 35 U.S. public members that represent a cross-section of interested and qualified professionals with significant, relevant experience and diverse opinions. Members will be affiliated with professional organizations in many different industries, and serve as representatives of the company/organization for which they work. These industries include property management, design, engineering, construction, operations, security, maintenance, etc.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	It is anticipated that the IAG shall meet annually to provide the advice as requested by the Director. These meetings are open to the public. Subcommittee meetings are not limited on meeting frequency and will operate on a continuing basis as required and at the discretion of the OBO Director. In FY 22, OBO held 8 subcommittee meetings related to design reviews and program evaluation. The FY 22 annual meeting was held on September 15, 2022.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	This committee is essential to ensure that OBO is knowledgeable about the most efficient processes, optimal solutions, and best new technologies possible to provide safe, secure, functional, and resilient facilities for U.S. diplomatic missions worldwide and to oversee the Department of State's real property assets.
Why close or partially close meetings?	The annual meeting is open to the public.
Recommendation Remarks	The meetings are essential to ensure the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations is knowledgeable about the most efficient processes, optimal solutions, and best new technologies. Due to the sensitive nature of Embassy construction abroad, OBO officials take recommendations/suggestions made by Group members and implement them where appropriate. As many of our buildings have classified functions, no reporting is required.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	Yes	Action Reorganize Priorities*	Yes
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	No
Outcome Major Policy Changes	Yes	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	No	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	Yes	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment	NA
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	No	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	Advice and recommendations provided assistance to the Bureau in enhancing and improving its programs and processes throughout the year. The industry participation in design, program and process reviews supports OBO's mission.	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	NA	Grants Review Comment	NA
Number Of Recommendations*	270	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	The majority of the recommendations are related to the subjects below: Program Cost, Control Planning, Programming and Design Process, Consultant Selection, Peer Review Project Delivery, Research Industry Outreach, Public Art, Public Outreach, Construction, Facility/Operations Management, Broader Engagement with Profession and Other Government Agencies	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	80.00%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	Recommendations given were fully implemented where feasible and appropriate.	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	27.00%	Access Publications	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	Partially implemented recommendations are currently in the process of being implemented.	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	N/A
Agency Feedback Comment*	The IAG provides feedback during roundtables, design reviews, and the annual meeting. The public can attend the annual meeting and some roundtables and listen to the IAG give recommendations. If unable to attend they can check the website where we post our decks and recordings, https://www.state.gov/obo-annual-industry-advisory-group-meeting	Narrative Description*	The purpose of the Industry Advisory Group (IAG) committee is to serve the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Director (hereinafter referred to as the "Director") and OBO staff in an advisory capacity with respect to industry and academia's latest concepts, methods, best practices, innovations, and ideas related to property management that are applicable to OBO's vital mission to provide safe, secure, functional, and resilient facilities that represent the U.S. government to the host nation and support our staff in the achievement of U.S. foreign policy objectives

COSTS

Payments to Non-Federal Members*	$20,497.20	Est Payments to Non-Fed Members Next FY*	$22,000.00
Payments to Federal Members*	$0.00	Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*	$0.00
Payments to Federal Staff*	$87,750.00	Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*	$89,750.00
Payments to Consultants*	$0.00	Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*	$10,000.00
Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Members*	$17,892.01	Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Members nextFY*	$20,000.00
Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*	$0.00	Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*	$0.00
Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*	$0.00	Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staff Next FY*	$0.00
Travel Reimb. For Consultants*	$0.00	Est Travel Reimb to Consultants Next FY*	$0.00
Other Costs	$0.00	Est. Other Costs Next FY*	$10,000.00
Total Costs	$126,139.21	Est. Total Next FY*	$151,750.00
Date Cost Last Modified	11/16/2022 10:23 AM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*	1.75
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*	0.75	Est Cost Remarks	Payments to Non-Federal Members (Committee Members) for participation in FY21 Industry Advisory Reviews were paid out in FY22 and the honorarium payments for FY22 will need to be reflected in FY23.
Cost Remarks	Payments to Non-Federal Members (Committee Members) for participation in FY21 Industry Advisory Reviews were paid out in FY22 and the honorarium payments for FY22 will need to be reflected in FY23. FY22 Travel is reflected in these cost numbers

Interest Areas

Category Area Applied Science Engineering Arts Arts and Humanities Basic Science Materials Research Business Industry Manufacturing Small Business Data Data Integrity Data Quality Emergency Earthquake, Flood, and Fire Hazards and Administration Emergency Preparedness and Management Energy Energy Natural Resources Environment Environmental Issues Research Research and Development Science and Technology Innovation Science and Technology

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