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Orders and Directives

U.S. Department of the Treasury

Orders and directives are instruments used to assign responsibilities, set internal requirements, and implement policy or operational decisions within the Department. They help ensure consistent execution of Treasury's mission and legal obligations.

Common Types

  • Departmental orders: establish internal roles, authorities, and governance structures.
  • Directives: provide requirements for processes, security, compliance, or operational standards.
  • Policies and guidance: explain expectations and best practices for staff and partners.

What to Expect on Treasury Pages

  • Clear title and purpose, with the scope described up front.
  • Definitions, roles and responsibilities, and implementation steps.
  • Effective dates and references to related policies, where applicable.

Compliance and Transparency

Directives are designed to support consistency, accountability, and risk management. Publication and access vary depending on whether a document is public facing or internal.