As many of you know, this is my last week at OMB Watch. Next week, I will start work as the executive director of the Bauman Foundation. Before I go, I want to take the time to say farewell and to once again welcome the next executive director of OMB Watch.

It's been a distinct honor and pleasure to serve as the executive director of this organization for the past 28 years. I've had many opportunities to work with dedicated board members, an outstanding staff, officials in Congress and the White House, members of the media, and the wider public. Together, we've been a passionate force for social change, both here in Washington and throughout the country.

As I complete my transition from OMB Watch, a new executive director will immediately step into the position. Katherine McFate, who has spent years in the philanthropic sector supporting work to strengthen democracy and to build a better government, will carry on and reinforce the culture and traditions that have made OMB Watch the capable, effective organization that it is. At the same time, she will look for opportunities to take the organization down some new paths that will make OMB Watch even stronger. I wish Katherine much luck and will do all I can to support her – and I hope you’ll do the same. Even during the transition, she has demonstrated to me all the traits that will make her an enormous success. She is energized and eager to do the work.

Though I'm leaving OMB Watch, you'll still be able to reach me. My new contact information is:

Gary Bass
Executive Director
The Bauman Foundation
2040 S St., NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-328-2040
gbass@baumanfoundation.org

Thank you again for a wonderful 28 years, and let's all continue our pursuit of a more open and accountable government that promotes fairness and equity for all Americans.

Yours truly,
Gary D. Bass