Government Executive Get the latest on need-to-know topics for federal employees delivered to your inbox. email How Biden Can Use Special Authorities to Deploy His Team on Day One Trump has delayed key authorities for Biden's team, but the incoming president will likely be able to install key personnel as soon as he takes the oath of office. Senior Correspondent Update: After publication of this story, the Office of Personnel Management released a memorandum formally authorizing the hiring authorities discussed in this story. President-elect Joe Biden will likely be able to install his appointees throughout government immediately upon taking the oath of office next week, though the outgoing Trump administration has yet to give the incoming president the authority to quickly make those placements.