; (2) hiring professional staff as may be necessary for the effective operation of the FedRAMP Program Management Office, and such other activities as are essential to properly perform critical functions; and (3) such other actions as the Administrator may determine necessary to carry out this section. (b) Authority and Duties The FedRAMP Program Management Office shall have the following authority and duties: (1) Provide guidance to agencies, regarding compliance with requirements, guidelines, and standards developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. (2) Provide guidance to third party assessment organizations in using and applying the requirements, guidelines, and standards adopted by FedRAMP. (3) Provide guidance to agencies on appropriate use of and acquisition of FedRAMP approved services, including the role of cloud brokers and cloud service integrators. (4) In consultation with the Director and the Secretary of Homeland Security, issue guidance for agencies on monitoring and reporting on the usage and demand of cloud computing, use of automation, and use of commercial cloud services to the fullest extent practical. (5) In consultation with the Federal Chief Information Officer, oversee and issue guidelines regarding the qualifications, roles, and responsibilities of third party assessment organizations, in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology. (6) Develop standards and templates, including a summary risk report template for third party assessment organizations that informs the security assessment report to complement the existing authorization package artifacts and serve as an authorization decision-making tool. (7) Coordinate with stakeholders to provide guidance and recommendations to FedRAMP. Stakeholders to include— (A) agency cloud customers; (B) cloud service providers; (C) third party assessment organizations; (D) agency Offices of Inspector General