The Office of Management and Budget can withhold funding for a program that the President considers ineffective.

a. True
b. False

False

a. True

a. True

Explanation: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is responsible for assisting the President in preparing the federal budget and monitoring the implementation of programs and policies. As part of its responsibilities, the OMB can recommend withholding or reducing funding for programs that it considers ineffective or not aligned with the administration's priorities. The final decision on withholding funding rests with the President. Therefore, the statement is true.