President-elect Trump’s transition team announced Tuesday it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Justice Department, which will allow the FBI to conduct background checks for certain individuals chosen for the incoming administration.

GSA traditionally provides IT services that facilitate “secure connectivity and collaboration” between transition teams and the federal government,” but the Trump team has chosen to forgo using them.

The Donald Trump – JD Vance transition team is announcing a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Justice. The agreement struck Tuesday will allow the incoming administration’s appointees to be vetted, according to incoming Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.

The Trump-Vance transition has signed an agreement with the Department of Justice allowing the transition team to “submit names for background checks and security clearances,” the transition said in a statement Tuesday.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's transition team said on Tuesday it has reached an agreement with the Justice Department that will allow it to submit names for background checks and security clearances.

Trump transition team signs agreement with Justice Department to begin background check process for nominees and staff

The long-awaited DOJ agreement with the transition team means the FBI can begin conducting background checks into Trump’s Cabinet picks.