Number: 98-606 Title: The Executive Office of the President: An Historical Overview Authors: Harold C. Relyea, Government and Finance Division Abstract: The Executive Office of the President consists of a group of federal agencies immediately serving the President. Among the oldest of these are the White House Office and the Office of Management and Budget. Established by both presidential and congressional initiative, such agencies continue as long as they are useful to the President. Pages: 28 Date: November 26, 2008