Administrative Conference of the United States

08/04/2026

Interested in learning more about recent developments related to federal administrative adjudication? The Administrative Conference of the United States posts new Adjudication Updates every month.

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The ACUS Office of the Chairman issues monthly Updates in Federal Agency Adjudication to share adjudication-related developments with agencies, Congress, and the public. This resource is for informational purposes only. Except as noted, these updates do not represent the position of ACUS or the fed...

07/30/2026

Interested in learning more about congressional activity related to agency operations, regulatory and administrative procedure, and judicial review of agency action? The Administrative Conference of the United States posts new Legislative Updates every week. Read recent updates at https://buff.ly/YfQCygG

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07/23/2026

In an increasingly interconnected regulatory landscape, agencies frequently share regulatory responsibilities. Although overlapping responsibilities can create challenges for agencies, regulated parties, and the public, clear and effective written agreements can help agencies address such challenges and facilitate coordination.

A new recommendation from ACUS identifies best practices to help agencies:

- Develop agreements and manage their implementation.
- Make important agreements available to the public.
- Clarify roles and responsibilities.
- Promote accountability.
- Strencthen collaboration.

Read the full recommendation at https://buff.ly/okM2mgb.

07/16/2026

Federal agencies regularly communicate during rulemaking—sharing information, experience, and expertise; providing feedback on draft and proposed rules; and coordinating related regulatory actions.

A new recommendation from ACUS identifies best practices to help agencies:

- Proactively seek input from other agencies.
- Consider feedback received from other agencies.
- Determine when to include interagency communications in the public rulemaking docket or administrative record for judicial review.
- Develop internal policies that guide agency personnel on whether, when, and how to communicate with other agencies in rulemaking.

Read the full recommendation at https://buff.ly/Fhxd5j6.

07/14/2026

ACUS publishes a new Information Interagency Bulletin each month, helping agencies and the public better understand the federal administrative process.

In June, we explored the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act, which requires federal agencies to improve and enhance digital services provided to the public.

Check it out at https://buff.ly/LNPwcuL. And see all past Bulletins at https://buff.ly/KHZa1xm.

07/10/2026

The Administrative Conference of the United States recently adopted four new recommendations to improve efficiency, fairness, transparency, and public participation in government programs:

Interagency Communication in Agency Rulemaking
Best Practices for Drafting Regulatory Preambles in Light of Judicial Review
Agreements Between Agencies with Related Regulatory Responsibilities
Effectuation of Awards of Recurring Monetary Benefits

Find all four at https://buff.ly/tL5NMB7.

06/23/2026

The Administrative Conference of the United States wants to hear from you.

ACUS is requesting public comments as part of a project to recommend best practices for frontline decision making in the adjudication of applications.

ACUS wants to learn more about your experiences applying for benefits, loans, grants, licenses, and the like. For more information and specific questions, please read the Request for Comments below or visit https://buff.ly/zRDmwr8.

Comments must be received by June 26 (10 a.m. ET).

06/17/2026

The Administrative Conference of the United States is seeking a researcher for a new project: Discovery in Agency Adjudication.

The project will recommend best practices federal agencies can use to promote fairness, efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness in administrative proceedings.

The deadline for submitting proposals has been extended to July 10 (5pm ET).
Read the Request for Proposals below or visit www.acus.gov/consult to learn more about open requests for proposals, consulting with ACUS, and submitting proposals.

https://buff.ly/sz1tOao

06/16/2026

ACUS is seeking a researcher for a new project: Preventing, Detecting, and Resolving Improper Payments in Federally Administered Programs.

The project will recommend best practices federal agencies can use to manage federal funds efficiently and effectively.

The deadline for submitting proposals has been extended to July 10 (5pm ET).
Read the Request for Proposals below or visit www.acus.gov/consult to learn more about open requests for proposals, consulting with ACUS, and submitting proposals.

https://buff.ly/oZLXGTS

06/11/2026

The Administrative Conference of the United States adopted four recommendations at its 85th Plenary Session yesterday:
· Effectuation of Awards of Monetary Benefits
· Drafting Regulatory Preambles
· Agreements Between Agencies with Related Regulatory Responsibilities
· Interagency Communication in Rulemaking

The recommendations identify best practices for improving efficiency, fairness, transparency, and public participation in government programs. ACUS looks forward to partnering with agencies to implement them.

Learn more at https://buff.ly/XfbPY9l.