provides support for strategic and annual operations planning; budget formulation and execution; human resources management (including EEO and diversity); administrative processes, management information, information technology, e-mail and telecommunications systems; public/constituent affairs; environmental compliance, safety and facilities management. OMI conducts analyses and advises the regional administrator. Other functions include procurement, publication services, travel, grants, and all other administrative services in support of regional office employees. OMI staff members work out of the Northwest Region’s Seattle and Portland offices.