Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of guidance provided by an OMB Memorandum?

• A. General Guidance
• B. Reporting Guidance
• C. Policies
• D. Compliance Guidance

Answer: (D)

The main idea is understanding how OMB Memoranda categorize guidance. In these memoranda, guidance is typically presented in distinct forms that agencies use to implement policy: broad, general guidance; instructions about what data or reports agencies must submit (reporting guidance); and explicit directions on policy or procedures (policies). The option that describes how to actually achieve or demonstrate compliance isn’t listed as one of the memorandum’s guidance categories. Compliance is usually handled through separate statutes, regulations, or oversight processes rather than as a labeled type of guidance within the memo. So, despite how important it is to follow rules, “compliance guidance” isn’t listed as a type of guidance in that memorandum.