US OMB AI Memoranda M-25-21 and M-25-22 (Federal Use and Acquisition of AI) for Risk Managers
What does US OMB AI Memoranda M-25-21 and M-25-22 (Federal Use and Acquisition of AI) require of a Risk Manager?
The OMB memoranda that govern how US federal agencies adopt, govern, buy and oversee AI: agency AI strategies, Chief AI Officers and governance boards, compliance plans and inventories, the high-impact AI risk management practices, the AI acquisition lifecycle with its IP, privacy, lock-in and evaluation terms, the Unbiased AI Principles requirements for procured LLMs, and the principles agencies apply when regulating private sector AI. Under US OMB AI Memoranda M-25-21 and M-25-22 (Federal Use and Acquisition of AI), which defines 23 controls, a Risk Manager's work is deciding which controls you own outright, which you share and which belong to another team, then holding the evidence for the first group.
Which US OMB AI Memoranda M-25-21 and M-25-22 (Federal Use and Acquisition of AI) controls land on the Risk Manager
Risk Managers identify, assess, and prioritise organisational risks. They build risk registers, conduct risk assessments, define risk appetite, and ensure that compliance frameworks address the most material threats to the organisation.
US OMB AI Memoranda M-25-21 and M-25-22 (Federal Use and Acquisition of AI) defines 23 controls across 6 domains that directly affect the Risk Manager role. Understanding which controls fall within your ownership, which are shared, and which are owned by other teams is the foundation of effective compliance management.
What a Risk Manager is accountable for under US OMB AI Memoranda M-25-21 and M-25-22 (Federal Use and Acquisition of AI)
Conducting enterprise risk assessments and maintaining the risk register
Defining risk appetite and tolerance levels with executive leadership
Mapping compliance controls to identified risks for coverage analysis
Monitoring key risk indicators (KRIs) and escalating emerging threats
Integrating compliance, operational, and strategic risk management
Where Risk Managers lose time on US OMB AI Memoranda M-25-21 and M-25-22 (Federal Use and Acquisition of AI)
These are the most common obstacles Risk Managers face when managing US OMB AI Memoranda M-25-21 and M-25-22 (Federal Use and Acquisition of AI) compliance, and how to address them:
Challenge 1
Quantifying cyber risk in financial terms that resonate with executives
Challenge 2
Identifying gaps between compliance control coverage and actual risk exposure
Challenge 3
Integrating risk data from siloed tools and departments
Challenge 4
Keeping risk assessments current as the threat landscape evolves
Challenge 5
Prioritising remediation when resources are limited
A working order for a Risk Manager starting on US OMB AI Memoranda M-25-21 and M-25-22 (Federal Use and Acquisition of AI)
1. Readiness Assessment
Take a 5-minute readiness assessment to identify your organisation's current gap profile against US OMB AI Memoranda M-25-21 and M-25-22 (Federal Use and Acquisition of AI). Get a prioritised action plan tailored to your specific situation.
2. Cross-Framework Mapping
Use our platform to map US OMB AI Memoranda M-25-21 and M-25-22 (Federal Use and Acquisition of AI) controls against other frameworks you already comply with. Identify overlapping controls to reduce duplicate effort.
3. Build Your Toolkit
Equip yourself with US OMB AI Memoranda M-25-21 and M-25-22 (Federal Use and Acquisition of AI) toolkits, self-assessments, and implementation guides from our store. Resources designed specifically for Risk Managers managing compliance programmes.
4. Continuous Monitoring
Establish ongoing compliance monitoring using our platform's gap analysis tools. Track your maturity over time and demonstrate progress to stakeholders.
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How should a Risk Manager prepare for a US OMB AI Memoranda M-25-21 and M-25-22 (Federal Use and Acquisition of AI) audit?
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Risk Manager: How ready is your organisation for US OMB AI Memoranda M-25-21 and M-25-22 (Federal Use and Acquisition of AI)?
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