[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 213 (Friday, November 2, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55666-55675]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-27006]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Office of the Secretary


Office of Budget, Technology and Finance, Office of Assistant 
Secretary for Administration and Management; Statement of Organization, 
Functions, and Delegations of Authority

    Part A, Office of the Secretary, Statement of Organization, 
Functions and Delegations of Authority for the Department of Health and 
Human Services (HHS) is being amended as follows: Chapter AM, ``HHS 
Management and Budget Office'' as last amended at 60 FR 52403-05 (10/6/
95); 63 FR 38836-7 (7/20/98); 61 FR 43363-65 (8/22/96); 63 FR 9555-6 
(2/25/98); and 60 FR 52403-5 (10/6/95). This reorganization will do the 
following: Abolish the HHS Management and Budget Office (MB), retitle 
it as the Office of Budget, Technology and Finance (OBTF), headed by an 
Assistant Secretary, and transfer its functions between OBTF and a 
newly established Chapter AJ to be titled, the ``Office of the 
Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM),'' which 
will be headed by an Assistant Secretary. The Assistant Secretary for 
Administration and Management (ASAM) will share responsibility with the 
Assistant Secretary for Budget, Technology and Finance (ASBTF) for 
ensuring that HHS meets the goals set forth in the President's 
Management Agenda, and the OASAM Assistant Secretary will serve as the 
OPDIV Head for the Secretary. The OBTF will focus on the

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financial and budgetary concerns for the Department, as well as the 
investments the Department is making in 3-government and technology. 
The OBTF Assistant Secretary will serve as the Department's Chief 
Financial Officer and manage the HHS Chief Information Officer 
functions. The changes are as follows:
    1. Under Part A, ``Office of the Secretary,'' make the following 
changes to Chapter AM:
    A. Delete all references to the ``HHS Management and Budget 
Office,'' and the Assistant Secretary for Management and Budget (ASMB) 
in their entireties; and retitle the ``HHS Management and Budget 
Office,'' as the Office of Budget, Technology and Finance (OBTF) and 
the ASMB as the Assistant Secretary for Budget, Technology and Finance 
(ASBTF).
    B. Delete Chapter AM, in its entirety and replace with the 
following:

Office of Budget, Technology and Finance (AM)

    Section AM.00  Mission: The mission of the Office of Budget, 
Technology and Finance (OBTF) is to provide advice and guidance to the 
Secretary on budget, financial management, and information technology, 
and to provide for the direction and coordination of these activities 
throughout the Department.
    Section AM.10  Organization: The Office of Budget, Technology, and 
Finance is headed by the Assistant Secretary for Budget, Technology and 
Finance (ASBTF). The Assistant Secretary for Budget, Technology, and 
Finance is the Departmental Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and reports 
to the Secretary. The office consists of the following components:

 Immediate Office of the ASBTF (AM)
 Office of Budget (AML)
 Office of Information Resources Management (AMM)
 Office of Finance (AMS)

    Section AM.20.  Functions: 1. Immediate Office of the Assistant 
Secretary for Budget, Technology, and Finance/Chief Financial Officer 
(AM). Provides executive direction to OBTF components. The ASBTF is the 
principal adviser to the Secretary on all aspects of budgetary and 
financial management and information technology. By delegation from the 
Secretary, the ASBTF/CFO exercises full Department-wide authority of 
the Secretary in the assigned areas of responsibility to include all 
responsibilities provided by the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990. 
This includes the approval of the job descriptions and skill 
requirements, and the selection of OPDIV CFOs as well as participation 
with the OPDIV Head in the annual performance plan/evaluation of the 
OPDIV CFO. In addition, the ASBTF/CFO provides Department-wide policy 
guidance on the qualifications, recruitment, performance, training, and 
retention of all financial management personnel. The ASBTF manages the 
Chief Information Officer (CIO) and all functional responsibilities 
included in the Clinger-Cohen Act.
    2. Office of Budget (AML): The Office of Budget: (1) Advises and 
supports the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary for Budget, 
Technology and Finance/CFO and oversees the preparation of the 
Departmental budget estimates and forecasts resources required to 
support programs and activities of the Department; (2) analyzes 
budgetary and financial management implications of new or proposed 
legislation, programs or activities; (3) appraises program activities 
and operations in terms of policies, goals and objectives of the 
Department; (4) operates HHS' integrated funding system; (5) recommends 
and administers policies and procedures for allocation and control of 
employment ceilings; (6) establishes and monitors audit management 
policy for the Department and prepares reports to Congress on audit 
resolution management; (7) develops and executes Department-wide 
procedures relating to implementation and management of Government 
Performance and Results Act (GPRA); (8) responsible for the Office of 
the Secretary activities under the Paperwork Reduction Act; (9); serves 
as the focal point for OS budget operations, providing assistance for 
the development of budget policy and management of positions and 
financial resources for the OS; (10) manages audit follow-up and 
resolves issues relating to audit resolution management in the OS; (11) 
with particular reference to the Office of the Secretary (OS), is 
responsible for the overall formulation and execution of the OS budget; 
(12) serves as the focal point for OS budget operations, providing 
assistance for the development of budget policy and management of 
positions and financial resources for the OS; and review proposed 
recommendation on draft regulations, proposed legislation, 
reorganization, and delegations of authority proposal.
    3. Office of Information and Resources Management (OIRM): The 
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information Resources Management 
(DASIRM), who is also the Deputy CIO, heads the Office of Information 
Resources Management (OIRM). OIRM provides the Secretary and the 
Assistant Secretary for Budget, Technology, and Finance (ASBTF) and the 
Chief Information Officer (CIO) with strategic planning, information 
resources management and technology policy, architecture, investment 
review, and Office of the Secretary (OS) computer operations management 
support. More specifically, OIRM, in collaboration with the HHS 
agencies and Staff Divisions, (1) develops and updates the Information 
Technology Five Year Strategic Plan; (2) develops and coordinates 
information resources management policies applicable across the 
Department and the Office of the Secretary, including the creation, 
handling, storage, dissemination, and disposition of information; (3) 
leads the development and implementation of an enterprise information 
infrastructure across the Department (including a Departmental 
information technology architecture and information technology-based 
services for the Office of the Secretary's clients and employees); (4) 
manages risks associated with major information systems and information 
technology; (5) evaluates major investments in information technology 
based on return on investment and is responsible for their subsequent 
periodic review; (6) guides and oversees the development of information 
systems and communications networks; (7) leads e-government activities 
to achieve strategic improvements in service in the following areas: 
Government to citizen, Government to business, Government to 
Government, and internal efficiency and effectiveness; and (8) provides 
data processing and communications equipment for the Office of the 
Secretary and implements and maintains standards office automation 
applications running on the OS network.
    4. Office of Finance (AMS): The Office of Finance is headed by the 
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Finance and is also the Deputy Chief 
Financial Officer: (1) Advises and supports the Secretary and the 
Assistant Secretary for Budget, Technology, and Finance/CFO on all 
aspects of financial activities across the Department; (2) oversees, 
monitors and evaluates the design, development, operation, and 
enhancement of Department-wide and component accounting systems; (3) 
coordinates CFO activities and reports throughout HHS including the 
preparation of audited financial statements and the preparation of the 
annual CFO report for submission to the ASBTF/CFO; (4) in coordination 
with other ASBTF components, participates in the clearance/approval

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process for program information systems that provide financial and/or 
program performance data which are used in financial statements; (5) 
provides advice to the ASBTF/CFO on approval of the job descriptions 
and skills requirements for OPDIV CFOs and on the approval of the 
selection of OPDIV CFOs; (6) provides advice to the ASBTF/CFO who 
participates with the OPDIV Head in the annual performance plan/
evaluation of the OPDIV CFO; (7) provides advice to the ASBTF/CFO on 
the qualifications, recruitment, performance, training and retention of 
all financial management personnel; (8) serves as the Departmental 
liaison with GAO, OMB, Treasury, and other Federal agencies on 
financial matters; (9) maintains Departmental finance and accounting 
standards; (10) resolve monetary findings involving management systems; 
(11) directs regional review and negotiation of cost allocation plans 
and indirect cost rates; (12) in coordination with the Office of 
Budget, recommends and implements Departmental Budget execution 
policies and procedures, and serves as the focal point dealing with OMB 
on these matters; (13) manages the day-to-day finance and accounting 
activities of the Office of the Secretary and other Departmental 
components as determined by the ASBTF/CFO.
    C. Delete Chapter AML, ``Office of Budget,'' in its entirety and 
replace with the following:
    Section AML.00  Mission: The Office of Budget provides advice and 
support to the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary for Budget, 
Technology, and Finance on matters pertaining to: formulation of the 
HHS and President's budgets, presentation of budgets and reconciliation 
legislation to OMB and the Congress, and resolution of issues arising 
from the execution of final appropriations.
    Section AML.10  Organization: The Office of Budget is headed by the 
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget who reports to the Assistant 
Secretary Budget, Technology and Finance/Chief Financial Officer and 
includes the following:

 Division of Discretionary Programs (AML1)
 Division of Health Benefits and Income Support (AML3)
 Division of Budget Policy and Management (AML4)
 Division of Program Integrity and Accountability (AML2)

    Section AML.20 Functions: 1. Division of Discretionary Programs: 
The Division--a. Provides analytical services and assistance to the 
Secretary, the Assistant Secretary for Budget, Technology, and Finance, 
and Department OPDIV heads in their budgetary management of the 
Department's principal discretionary programs including science and 
health services programs administered by the Public Health Service 
components; and social service programs of the Administration for 
Children and Families and the Administration on Aging.
    b. Reviews, budgets, and related requests, for resources, and 
analyzes plans and proposals for new or alternative legislation.
    c. Analyzes proposed regulations, reorganizations, or program 
initiatives to determine their policy, resource and management 
implications.
    d. Proposes recommendations on draft regulations, proposed 
legislation and reorganization proposals.
    e. Proposes budget options and policy initiatives as necessary to 
achieve program objectives established by the Secretary.
    f. Assists in the development of strategies for the presentation of 
the budget to the Office of Management and Budget and the Congress and 
develops materials for key Departmental officials who testify at 
hearings before these bodies.
    g. Provides guidances to OPDIVs and STAFFDIVs in the formulation of 
their budgets.
    h. Conducts special reviews and analyses to examine assigned OPDIV 
and STAFFDIV program operations and management effectiveness.
    2. Division of Health Benefits and Income Support: The Division--a. 
Provides analytical services and assistance to the Secretary, the 
Assistant Secretary for Budget, Technology, and Finance, and the 
Department OPDIV heads in the budgetary management of the Department's 
principal entitlement programs including Medicare, Medicaid, Family 
Support Payments and other entitlements in support of children and 
families.
    b. Reviews budget and related requests for resources; analyzes 
plans and proposals for new legislation, regulations, or program 
initiatives to determine their resource, policy, and management 
implications; proposes recommendations for the Office of Budget on 
budget requests, draft regulations, proposed legislation, and 
reorganization proposals.
    c. Assists the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary of Budget, 
Technology, and Finance and the OPDIV heads in evaluating programs and 
budgetary proposals by developing reliable cost projections for 
legislative and planning proposals, and ensuring that proposals are 
consistent with approved plans and policies.
    d. Coordinates the preparation of budget estimates and forecasts of 
resources required to support the programs and operations of the 
Department.
    e. Reviews reprogramming requests and recommends appropriate action 
to the Office of Budget.
    f. Provides guidance in budget formulation for the appropriate 
OPDIV.
    g. Conducts special management reviews and analyses, and develops 
management options to ensure efficient and effective program operations 
and to encourage management improvements.
    h. Proposes budget options and policy initiatives as necessary to 
achieve program objectives established by the Secretary.
    i. Assists in the development of strategies for presentation of the 
budget to the Office of Management and Budget and the Congress and 
develops materials for key Department officials who testify at hearings 
before these bodies.
    3. Division of Budget Policy, Execution and Management: The 
Division--a. Directs the formulation and presentation of the HHS budget 
by developing and promulgating to the OPDIVs and others the policies, 
procedures, guidance, and schedules for preparing budget submissions.
    b. Coordinates the presentation of the Department's budget to 
Congress including preparation and submission of justifications, 
reports, significant items, and crosscutting materials; preparation of 
the Secretary's testimony before the Appropriations Committees; and 
coordination of transcripts, questions for the record, and other 
hearing materials.
    c. Provides advice and analysis to support Department-wide budget 
decision-making.
    d. Maintains active communication with Department budget officers 
with regard to external budget events.
    e. Manages a computerized budget information system reflecting data 
on HHS-wide basis and coordinates OPDIV input into this system.
    f. Provides direct staff support to the Secretary in preparation 
for appropriation hearings and other budget related presentations and 
briefings.
    g. Actively communicates with the Budget and Appropriations 
Committees in the Congress and provides intelligence and analyses of 
budget decisions to senior HHS staff and the Operating Divisions.

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    h. Prepares guidelines for determining funding levels under 
continuing resolutions.
    i. Coordinates preparation of guidelines governing reprogrammings, 
transfers between accounts, and other crosscutting funding methods; 
provides recommendations and staff support in processing crosscutting 
funding proposals.
    j. Analyzes and prepares reports on HHS performance in achieving 
streamlining and FTE reduction goals; provides expert advice on 
Departmentwide staffing policy.
    k. Provides leadership and direction in the Department-wide review, 
analysis and appraisal of financial elements of program execution and 
the development and execution of policies related to efficient 
allocation, expenditure and control of funds.
    l. Coordinates and tracks outlay projections: (1) To assist OMB in 
the continuing effort to monitor spending and to thereby improve the 
management of the Government's overall cash and debt operations; and 
(2) in support of formulation of the budget, including the maintenance 
of HHS ceiling controls and the development of outlay estimates shown 
in the President's Budget for controllable programs.
    m. Promulgates Departmental spending policies, especially in the 
event of Continuing Resolutions and possible suspension of operations 
due to the failure of the Congress to enact appropriations on time and 
works with agency budget officers and the Office of Budget in 
formulating agency funding plans.
    n. Maintains a system of Department-wide budget execution, 
including the management and control of the apportionment of funds in 
accordance with the requirements of the Anti-Deficiency Act and OMB 
regulations; and requests and monitors the receipt of Treasury 
warrants.
    o. Serves as principal staff advisor to the OBTF on all matters 
involving budget execution.
    p. Acts as liaison with the Office of Management and Budget, the 
Treasury Department, the Congressional Budget Office, and other 
agencies on matters involving budget execution.
    q. Responsible for the development and maintenance of a system of 
financial information which involves the collection, organization, and 
maintenance of financial data in electronic form as well as the 
development of reporting mechanisms for making the financial 
information useful and available for decision making.
    4. Division of Program Integrity and Accountability: The Division--
a. Reviews and analyzes the budgets of the Office of Inspector General 
(OIG) and Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Prepares special analyses of 
OIG and OCR budgets for the purpose of evaluating capacity and 
determining if alternative approaches are feasible. These analyses 
would usually be for the use of the Deputy Assistant for Secretary 
Budget, the Assistant Secretary for Budget, Technology and Finance, and 
the Secretary. Monitors Congressional appropriations hearings in which 
the OIG and OCR are participants.
    b. Establishes Department policy in the management of Inspector 
General Reports and audits.
    c. Manages, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, 
as amended, the OS activities related to the review and approval of all 
public use reports and record-keeping requirements which impose a 
paperwork burden on the public. Develops policies for and manages the 
OS Information Collection Budget and the Information Collection Budget 
process. Develops policies and procedures for the OS and carries out 
analytical and oversight activities related to the Department's 
paperwork burden reduction efforts.
    d. Provides staff assistance to the Assistant Secretary for Budget, 
Technology and Finance and the HHS Operating Divisions in the 
implementation, management and analysis for: (1) Strategic planning and 
for the development and implementation of performance measures under 
the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA); and (2) budget 
related performance planning and annual performance plans required 
under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA).
    e. Represents the Department in government-wide activities to 
implement the development and implementation of performance measures 
under GPRA and budget-related GPRA performance planning policies, 
requirements and processes.
    f. Provides special management review services for selected 
activities.
    g. Provides staff assistance to the Secretary, the Assistant 
Secretary for Budget, Technology and Finance, the Service and Supply 
Funds (SSF) Board of Directors, OPDIV Budget Officers and STAFFDIV 
Heads in the budgetary and financial management of the Service and 
Supply Fund.
    h. Provides for budget policy management and financial integrity of 
the SSF in the provision of Departmental common use administrative 
services.
    i. Assists in the planning and preparation of the SSF budget for 
presentation to the SSF Board, the Office of Management and Budget, and 
Congress.
    j. Prepares apportionment requests for the Services and Supply 
fund.
    D. Make the following changes to Chapter AMM, ``Office of 
Information and Resources Management,'' delete Section AMM.00 Mission 
in its entirety and replace with the following:
    Section AMM.00  Mission: Office of Information and Resources 
Management. The Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM) 
provides the Department and the Office of the Secretary with 
information resources management and technology policy, strategic 
planning, architecture, investment review, e-government guidance, and 
Office of the Secretary (OS) computer operations management support. 
The Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM) advises the 
Secretary and the Assistant Secretary for Budget, Technology, and 
Finance (ASBTF) and the Chief Information Officer (CIO) on information 
resources and information technologies to accomplish Department goals 
and program objectives. The Office represents the Department to central 
management agencies (e.g., the Office of Management and Budget, General 
Accounting Office); exercises delegated authorities and ensures 
adherence to any other applicable laws, Executive Orders, and oversight 
agency mandates; and promotes improved management of Departmental 
information resources and technology. Delegated authorities and 
applicable laws include the Information Technology Management Reform 
Act of 1996, the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Computer Matching 
and Privacy Act of 1988, the Computer Security Act of 1987, the 
National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1984, the 
Competition in Contracting Act of 1984, the Federal Records Act of 
1950, OMB Circular A-130: Management of Federal Information Resources, 
the Government Information Security Reform Act, and the Government 
Printing and Binding Regulations issued by the Joint Committee on 
Printing.
    E. Delete Chapter AMS. ``Office of Finance,'' in its entirety and 
replace with the following:
    Section AMS.10  Mission: The Office of Finance is headed by the 
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Finance, who is also the Deputy Chief 
financial Officer and reports to the Assistant Secretary for Budget, 
Technology and Finance/

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Chief Financial Officer. The Office of Finance provides financial 
management advice and leadership to the Secretary and the Assistant 
Secretary for Budget, Technology and Finance, and the Operating 
Divisions CFOs.
    Section AMS.20  Organization: The Office of Finance is headed by 
the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Finance who is also the Deputy Chief 
Financial Officer and reports to the Assistant Secretary for Budget, 
Technology and Finance. The Office includes the following:

 Immediate Office (AMS)
 Office of Financial Policy (AMS1)
 Program Management and Systems Policy Office (AMS4)
 Office of Audit Resolution and Cost Policy (AMS5)

    Section AMS.20  Functions: Immediate Office (AMS) The Immediate 
Office is responsible for: (1) Standards for financial systems and 
financial reporting including audited financial statements in 
conformance with government wide accounting concepts and standards; (2) 
cash and credit management, debt management, payment management 
including disbursement activities and functions, (3) the design and 
development of Department-wide and component financial systems; (4) the 
preparation of the HHS Financial Management Status Report and Five Year 
Plan and the HHS Annual Report including financial statement and 
discussion and analysis and performance measures; (5) the development 
of outcome-based performance measures and performance plans through 
facilitation and training forums and best practices; (6) in 
coordination with other ASBTF components, participates in the 
clearance/approval process for program information systems that provide 
financial and/or program performance data which are used in financial 
statements; (7) approves the job descriptions and skill requirements 
for OPDIV CFOs, on the selection of OPDIV CFOs, and provides advice to 
the ASBTF/CFO who participates with the OPDIV Head in the annual 
performance plan/evaluation of the OPDIV CFO; and on the 
qualifications, recruitment, training and retention of all financial 
management personnel. In addition, improve financial performance by 
implementing a unified financial management system across HHS and 
ensure the preparation of financial statements that accurately 
represent HHS' financial condition.
    2. Office of Financial Policy (AMS1): The Office of Financial 
Policy comprises the Division of Financial Management Policy (DFMP). 
(1) Division of Financial Management Policy (AMS11). The Division (a) 
Develops Department-wide policies, procedures, and standards for 
financial management areas including cash management, credit 
management, debt management, payment and disbursement activities and 
functions, and promulgates these and related government-wide financial 
management requirements through the Departmental Staff Manual system;
    (b) Establishes a financial management planning process for the 
development of strategic and tactical plans and prepares the 
Department's Annual Financial Management Status Report and 5 Year Plan 
under the CFO Act;
    (c) Provides support to the Operating Division Chief Financial 
Officers for financial planning and improvement initiatives;
    (d) Serves as principal staff advisors on fiscal and accounting 
policy matters to the Office of Finance;
    (e) Maintains liaison with the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB), the Treasury Department, the General Accounting Office (GAO), 
the General Services Administration and other agencies on all financial 
management policy matters;
    (f) Recommends policy and maintains a system for tracking and 
improving cash and credit management and debt collection performance 
throughout the Department;
    (g) Establishes a financial management planning process for 
providing guidance and financial management indicators that enable the 
ASBTF/CFO to evaluate the financial management programs and activities 
of the Department;
    (h) Prepares the annual HHS report on CFO activities as guided by 
the DASF/Deputy CFO.
    3. Program Management and Systems Policy Office (AMS4): The Program 
Management and Systems Policy Office will be responsible for overseeing 
implementation of a unified financial management system consistent with 
the Secretary's directive. These responsibilities include:
    a. Serve as a focal point for (1) overseeing the design, 
development, and implementation of the unified financial management 
system; and the development of life-cycle and budgetary plans; (2) 
monitoring the milestones and schedules as well as budget expenditures; 
and (3) the mediation and coordination of activities throughout all 
levels of HHS.
    b. Ensure that all Federal accounting concepts and standards, as 
well as all HHS accounting policies and procedures are implemented 
throughout the unified financial management system.
    c. Ensure that business requirements are met, the future direction 
of the initiative is consistent with HHS planning, and the status of 
the project is communicated to internal and external organizations.
    d. Oversee a comprehensive program of change management that 
includes departmental communication, training plans and human resource 
issues.
    e. Coordinate with workgroups to maximize the input from the cross-
functional areas of HHS into the implementation process.
    f. Oversee all risk management plans to ensure that risks are 
identified and mitigation strategies are developed.
    (1) Division of Accounting and Fiscal Policy (AMS41). The Division: 
(a) Develops uniform business rules, data standards and accounting 
policy and procedures in support of new financial systems 
implementations. Ensures the development of ongoing accounting policy 
that further supports the consistent development and implementation of 
these systems;
    (b) In collaboration with the Office of Financial Policy, provides 
advice and assistance to OPDIVs and STAFFDIVs on financial accounting 
and related fiscal matters and serves as principal advisor to the DASF 
on these matters as they relate to financial systems implementations;
    (c) Maintains liaison with the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB), the Treasury Department, the General Accounting Office (GAO), 
and other agencies on matters involving accounting and fiscal related 
matters as it relates to financial systems implementations;
    (2) Division of Financial Systems Policy (AMS42). The Division: (a) 
Develops department-wide policies and standards for financial and mixed 
financial systems;
    (b) Provides advice and serves as the focal point with the Federal 
control agencies on financial systems compliance matters;
    (c) Provides for the establishment of Department-wide financial 
definitions and data structures;
    (d) Provides for the administration of a data integrity and quality 
control program to ensure compliance with applicable Federal 
directives, Departmental financial systems policy and automated 
financial data exchange requirements;
    (e) Oversees, monitors, evaluates, and recommends approval for the 
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enhancement of Department-wide and component accounting and financial 
management systems;
    (f) In collaboration with the Office of Financial Policy, serves as 
principal staff adviser to the Office of Finance on all financial 
systems related matters;
    (g) Maintains liaison with the Office of Management and Budget, the 
Treasury Department, the General Accounting Office, and other agencies 
on matters involving financial systems.
    4. Office of Audit Resolution and cost Policy (AMS5): The Office of 
Audit Resolution and Cost Policy provides leadership in the areas of 
resolving audits and managing cost policy. The Office has functional 
responsibility for cost principles and Department-wide cost policies 
and procedures affecting grants and contracts. In addition, the Office 
is responsible for resolving crosscutting audit findings and the 
following:
    a. Serves as the Departmental liaison and maintains working 
relationships with OMB and other Federal agencies in the development of 
government-wide cost principles and Department-wide audit resolution 
policies; maintains similar relationships with associations of States, 
universities and other grantee and contractor organizations.
    b. Reviews and resolves audit reports containing monetary and/or 
systemic findings of grantee and contractor organizations affecting the 
programs of more than one Operating or Staff Division of Federal 
agency. Conducts or arranges for additional reviews as needed.
    c. Coordinates where necessary with other affected Federal agencies 
to establish a uniform Federal position on the actions needed to be 
taken and negotiates resolution on behalf of all Federal Departments 
and agencies.
    d. When deemed necessary to protect the interests of the 
Department, makes recommendations to the Secretary, the ASBTF and other 
officials on safeguards or other actions against a grantee or 
contractor, where the organization is unwilling or unable to correct 
serious deficiencies in a timely manner.
    e. Provides and arranges for technical assistance and/or training 
programs to grantees, contractors, and other Operating and Staff 
divisions on audit resolution, cost reimbursement and financial 
management of grants and contracts.
    f. Upon request, reviews and approves accounting or other systems 
developed by grantees and contractors to meet Federal cost principle 
requirements.
    F. Delete the following Chapters: Chapter AMG, ``Office of Grants 
and Acquisition Management,'' Chapter AMP, ``Office of Human Resources 
Management,'' and Chapter AMR, ``Office of Facilities Services''; and 
under Chapter AML, ``Office of Budget'' delete the Office of Equal 
Employment Opportunity (AML-1), and transfer these components to the 
newly established Chapter, ``Office of the Assistant Secretary for 
Administration and Management (AJ).''
    II. Under Part A, establish a new Chapter AJ, to read as follows:

Office of Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management 
(AJ)

AJ.00  Mission
AJ.10  Organization
AJ.20  Functions

    Section AJ.00  Mission: The Office of the Assistant Secretary for 
Administration and Management (OASAM) performs for the Secretary the 
administrative management functions (exclusive of financial and 
information resources management) of the Department. Manages the human 
resources, equal employment opportunity, acquisition, grants, and 
general management activities of the Department. Provides leadership 
and oversight direction to the activities of the Program Support 
Center. Provides resource management and equal opportunity services to 
the Office of the Secretary (OS) and is the head of the OS as an 
Operating Division.
    Section AJ.10  Organization: The Office of the Assistant Secretary 
for Administration and Management is under the direction of the 
Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management, who reports to 
the Secretary and consists of the following components.

 Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration 
and Management (AJ)
 Office of Human Resources (AJA)
 Office of Grants and Acquisition Management (AJB)
 Office of Management and Operations (AJC)

    Section AJ.20  Functions:
    A. Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration 
and Management (AJ). Provides leadership, policy, guidance and 
supervision, as well as coordinating long and short range planning for 
the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and 
Management.
    B. Office of Human Resources (AJA):
    Section AJA.00  Mission: The Office of Human Resources (OHR) 
provides leadership in the planning and development of personnel 
policies and human resource programs that support and enhance the 
Department's mission. Provides technical assistance to the Operating 
Divisions (OPDIVs) in building the capacity to evaluate the 
effectiveness of their human resource programs and policies. Serves as 
the Departmental liaison to central management agencies on topics 
relating to EEO and human resources matters.
    Section AJA.10  Organization: The Office of Human Resources (OHR), 
headed by a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources who reports 
to the Assistant Secretary for Management and Administration, and 
consists of the following components:

 Immediate Office (AJA)
 Personnel Programs Group (AJA1)
 Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Group (AJA2)

    Section AJA.20  Functions: 1. The Immediate Office of Human 
Resources (AJA): Provides leadership to the development and assessment 
of the Department's human resources programs and policies. In 
coordination with the Operating Divisions, designs human resource 
programs that support and enhance the HHS missions. Provides technical 
assistance to the OPDIVs in building the capacity to evaluate the 
effectiveness of their human resource programs and policies, including 
the development of performance standards. On behalf of the Department's 
Director of Equal Employment Opportunity, adjudicate complaints of 
discrimination. Serves as Departmental liaison to central management 
agencies exercising jurisdiction over human resources and EEO matters.
    2. Personnel Programs Group (AJA1): Provides leadership to the 
planning and development of personnel policies and programs that 
support and enhance the Department's mission. In coordination with the 
OPDIVs, formulates HHS policies pertaining to employment, compensation, 
position classification, employee benefits, performance management, 
employee development, and employee and labor relations. Provides 
technical assistance to the OPDIVs in the proper application of Federal 
personnel laws, regulations, and policies. Provides strategic advice to 
the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources, the Assistant 
Secretary for Administration and Management, and the Secretary on those 
initiatives having major workforce implications. Analyzes workforce 
data and trends to support strategic workforce planning and 
restructuring efforts, at both the Departmental and OPDIV levels. 
Promotes and supports OPDIV capacity building efforts, including 
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management. Serves as the Department's focal point for liaison on 
personnel and labor relations issues with the Office of Personnel 
Management, the General Accounting Office, the Merit Systems Protection 
Board, and the Federal Labor Relations Authority.
    3. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Group (AJA2): Provides 
leadership to the planning and development of affirmative employment 
policies and programs that recognize and value the diversity of the 
Department workforce and promote a work place free of discrimination. 
Provides technical assistance and enabling tools to the OPDIVs in the 
design of innovative, effective affirmative employment programs. Keeps 
top HHS officials appraised of workforce demographics and recommends 
positive interventions as needed. Prepares, for the Director of Equal 
Employment Opportunity, final Departmental decisions on the merits of 
complaints of discrimination, and prepares proposed dispositions of 
complaints presenting conflicts of interest for OPDIV and STAFFDIV 
officials. Serves as the Department's focal point for liaison with the 
Office of Personnel Management, the Equal Employment Opportunity 
Commission, and the General Accounting Office on issues pertaining to 
affirmative employment and discrimination complaints.
    C. Office of Grants and Acquisition Management (AJB):
    Section AJB.00  Mission: The Office of Grants and Acquisition 
Management (OGAM) provides functional management direction in the areas 
of grants management, acquisition and logistics. Provides Department-
wide leadership in these areas through policy development, oversight 
and training. Awards and administers contracts in support of the 
program needs of the Office of the Secretary. Represents the Department 
in dealings with OMB, GSA and other Federal agencies and Congress in 
the areas of mandatory and discretionary grants, procurement and 
logistics. Fosters creativity and innovation in the administration of 
these functions throughout the Department.
    Section AJB.10  Organization: The Office of Grants and Acquisition 
Management (OGAM), headed by a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grants 
and Acquisition Management who reports to the Assistant Secretary for 
Administration and Management, consists of the following components:

 Immediate Office (AJB)
 Logistics Policy Staff (AJB1)
 Office of Acquisition Management (AJB2)
 Office of Grants Management (AJB3)
 Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (AJB4)

    Section AJB.20  Functions: 1. Office of the Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Grants and Acquisition Management (AJB): The Office of 
the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grants and Acquisition Management 
provides leadership, policy, guidance and supervision, as well as 
coordinating long and short-range planning to constituent 
organizations.
    2. Logistics Policy Staff (AJB1): Serves as the Department's focal 
point and liaison with the Operating and Staff Divisions for policy 
development, technical assistance, oversight and training in the area 
of logistics. The Staff is responsible for the following:
    a. Formulates Department-wide logistics policies governing the 
management of personal property throughout the Department.
    b. Provides advice and technical assistance on logistics activities 
and policy matters to the Department's Operating Divisions.
    c. Monitors the adoption of logistics policies by the Department's 
Operating Divisions to ensure consistent policy interpretation and 
application.
    d. Oversees the implementation of logistics functions throughout 
the Department.
    e. Develops, participates in and evaluates logistics training 
programs for Department staff.
    f. Researches, analyzes and tests innovative ideas, techniques and 
policies in the area of-logistics.
    g. Serves as the Department's liaison in the area of logistics and 
maintains working relationships with OMB, GSA and other Federal 
agencies to coordinate and assist in the development of policy.
    3. Office of Acquisition Management (AJB2): The Office of 
Acquisition Management provides leadership in the area of acquisition 
through policy development, oversight and training. The Office awards 
and administers contracts in support of the program needs of the office 
of the Secretary. The office is responsible for the following:
    a. Formulates Department-wide acquisition policies governing 
procurement activities. Publishes these in regulations and manuals. 
Recommends and participates in development of government-wide 
acquisition policy.
    b. Provides advice and technical assistance on procurement 
activities and policy matters to the Department's Operating and Staff 
Divisions.
    c. Develops, participates in and evaluates the procurement training 
and certification program for Department's procurement staff; develops 
and participates in training activities for the Department's program 
staff who act as project officers on the Department's contracts.
    d. Monitors the adoption of acquisition policies by the 
Department's Operating and Staff Divisions to ensure consistent policy 
interpretation and application.
    e. Conducts Performance Measurement of the Department's procurement 
system to ensure compliance with procurement laws and policies and 
efficient acquisition of the Department's program needs.
    f. Makes studies of problems requiring creation of new policies or 
revision of current policies, including the application of Departmental 
management controls and reports related to the Department's procurement 
activities; resolves issues arising from implementation of those 
policies; maintains similar relationships and associations with public 
and private contractor organizations.
    g. Researches, analyzes and tests innovative ideas, techniques and 
policies in the area of acquisitions. Establishes and directs ad hoc 
teams to work on special projects to develop creative approaches to 
problems in the area of acquisition.
    h. Serves as the Department's liaison in the area of acquisitions 
and maintains working relationships with OMB, GSA, GAO, and other 
Federal agencies to coordinate and assist in the development of policy 
and to participate in government-wide tests of procurement innovations.
    i. Conducts special projects to develop improved mechanisms for 
Department-wide management of procurement.
    j. Plans, directs, and carries out the centralized contracting 
program for the Office of the Secretary and the Administration on 
Aging. In the case of certain consolidated and centralized commodities 
and services (including information technology) also provides contract 
support for the Administration on Children and Families as well as 
other components of the Department.
    k. Administers and manages performance of the contracts of the 
Office of the Secretary to ensure that it receives the timely and 
quality performance and the products for which it has contracted.
    l. Is responsible for award and administration of contracts. Is 
authorized to enter into contracts at the micro-purchase, simplified 
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and major purchase (purchases in excess of $100,000.00) levels.
    m. Tests innovative ideas and techniques to develop improved 
procurement methodologies.
    4. Office of Grants Management (AJB3). The Office of Grants 
management provides leadership in the area of mandatory and 
discretionary grants through policy development, oversight and 
training. The Office has functional responsibility for Department-wide 
grants policies and grant regulations. In addition, the Office is 
responsible for oversight of the HHS grants management operations and 
the following:
    a. Manages oversight of the award and administration of mandatory 
and discretionary grants and other forms of Federal financial 
assistance throughout the Department.
    b. Formulates Department-wide grant policies governing the award 
and administration of grant activities. Publishes these in regulations 
and other directives.
    c. Monitors the adoption of grant policies and procedures by the 
Department's Operating and Staff Divisions to ensure consistent policy 
interpretation and applications.
    d. Provides advice and technical assistance to the Department's 
Operating and Staff Divisions and to the general public on matters 
relating to the administration of grants and other forms of Federal 
financial assistance.
    e. Develops, participates in and evaluates grants management 
training programs for Department staff.
    f. Serves as the Department's liaison in grants and maintains 
working relationships with OMB and other Federal agencies to coordinate 
and assist in the development of government-wide grant policies.
    g. Conducts special studies of grants management issues to identify 
and implements improvements in the way the Department awards and 
administers grants and other forms of Federal financial assistance; and 
designs and assists in execution of demonstrations, experimentation and 
tests of innovative approaches to grants management.
    h. Develops, analyzes and tests innovative ideas, techniques and 
policies in grants management. Fosters creativity in the administration 
of grants.
    i. Establishes and manages improved grants management information 
and monitoring systems.
    j. Establishes and manages training and certification programs for 
grants management professionals throughout the Department.
    5. Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (AJB4): 
a. Has responsibility within the Department for policy, plans, and 
oversight of execution of the functions under section 8 and 15 of the 
Small Business Act as amended and Executive Orders 12073 and 12138, 
relating to preference programs for small business, disadvantaged 
businesses, labor surplus area concerns, and women-owned businesses. 
Under provision of Public Law 95-507, the Director reports directly to 
the Deputy Secretary. Pursuant to Deputy Secretarial direction, the 
day-to-day operational review will be provided by the Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Grants and Acquisition Management to ensure effective 
departmental coordination and execution of these programs.
    b. Acts as the advocate for the Secretary and Deputy Secretary 
within the Department for matters relating to sections 8 and 15 of 
Small Business Act and Executive Orders 12073 and 12138 and represents 
the Department in dealing with other Federal agencies on those matters.
    c. Acts as focal point and advocate for the small business, 
disadvantaged business, labor surplus area and women-owned business 
firms in their dealings with the Department.
    d. Formulates, recommends and monitors implementation of policies 
for the Department's small business, Small Business Innovation 
Research, disadvantaged business, labor surplus area, and women-owned 
business programs.
    e. Coordinates and prepares the Department's goals for assigned 
programs, recommends Secretarial approval of such goals and subsequent 
to Secretarial approval, negotiates, establishes and reports on goals 
for the assigned programs with the cognizant Federal agencies.
    f. Encourages the awarding of contracts and subcontracts to small 
business, disadvantaged business, labor surplus area, and women-owned 
business firms by providing information and assistance to all of the 
Department's organizational units.
    g. Prepares documentation and reports to the Executive Office of 
the President, the Congress, Office of Management and Budget, the Small 
Business Administration, and other agencies, as required.
    h. Ensures effective implementation by the Department of mandatory 
plans and/or contract clauses as required by Public Law 95-507 for 
small business and disadvantaged business firms and monitors the 
activities relating to such plans.
    i. Provides input for coordinated Departmental positions on 
proposed legislation and Government regulations on matters affecting 
cognizant socioeconomic programs and maintain liaison with Congress 
through established Departmental channels.
    j. Manages the Department's Small Business Innovation Research 
Program (SBIR) established under Public Law 97-219 and provides liaison 
between the Department and the Small Business Administration on SBIR 
matters.
    k. Oversees and monitors the Departmental review and screening of 
planned procurement by programs and procurement offices to ensure that 
preference programs are given thorough consideration throughout the 
decision-making process.
    D. Office of Management and Operations (AJC):
    Section AJC.00  Mission: The Office of the Management and 
Operations (OMO) provides advice on matters having to do with the 
provision of administrative services, resource and financial management 
services, facilities services, and equal employment opportunity 
services for the Office of the Secretary. Provides leadership and 
direction for the Program Support Center and its Director. Provides 
Department-wide leadership for reorganizations and delegation of 
authority, travel policy, and other management programs.
    Section AJC.10  Organization: The Office of Management and 
Operations is headed by a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Management and 
Operations (DASOMO) who reports to the Assistant Secretary for 
Administration and Management, provides day-to-day, supervisory review 
of the Program Support Center and its Director, consists of the 
following components:

 Office of Departmental Management (AJC1)
 Office of the Secretary Executive Office (AJC2)
    --Office of the Secretary Equal Employment Opportunity (AJC21)
 Office of Facilities Services (AJC3)

    Section AJC.20  Functions: 1. Office of Departmental Management 
(AJC1): (1) Serves as the principal source of advice on all aspects of 
Department-wide organizational analysis includes: planning for new 
organizational elements; evaluating current organizational structures 
for effectiveness; and conducting the review process for reorganization 
proposals. (2) Manages the reorganization process for the Office of the 
Secretary (OS) requiring the Secretary's signature and the Assistant

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Secretary for Administration and Management. (3) Administers the 
Department's system for review, approval and documentation of 
delegations of authority. Develops Department-wide policies and 
provides technical assistance on the use and application of delegations 
of authority. Advises senior officials within the Department on 
delegations of authority, coordinates review of proposed delegations 
requiring the Secretary's or other senior officials approval. Analyzes 
and makes recommendations related to legislative proposals with 
potential impact upon the Department's organizational structure or 
managerial procedures; (4) Manages the Departmental Standards 
Administrative Code (SAC) system, providing oversight, advice, and 
assistance to ensure codes are in accord with the current approved 
organization, (5) Develops Departmental policies pertaining to travel 
and provides oversight to the travel function in the Operating 
Divisions.
    2. Office of the Secretary Executive Office (AJC2): The Office of 
the Secretary Executive Office (OSEO) will: (1) Provides budget and 
other financial services to Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions; 
(2) oversees all aspects of budget formulation and execution for the 
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management; 
(3) maintains funds controls and coordination of billing and accounts 
related to the Secretary's dining room and the Immediate Office of the 
Secretary; (4) plans and directs the provision of centralized 
purchasing and contracting services for administrative supplies, 
technical, and research requirements for the OS; (5) provides staff 
assistance and guidance to OS staff on purchasing and contracting 
related to purchase order, credit card (MACC), etc.; (6) administer 
contracts sponsored by the OS; (7) provide advisory services in the 
areas of classification, staffing, disability hiring, and reasonable 
accommodation assistance, as well as other human resources services to 
OS Staff Divisions; (8) provides advice and guidance to officials and 
employees on employee benefits and services, awards, and related 
matters; (9) designs and develop programs related to workforce 
recruitment; (10) determines OS training needs and develops annual 
training plans to service those needs; (11) coordinates with the 
Program Support Center on requests for personnel actions, departure 
closeout processing, and payroll liaison;, as well as other human 
resources special projects; and (12) as required, conduct special human 
resources projects.
    a. Office of the Secretary Equal Employment Opportunity (AJC21): 
The OS Officer of Equal Employment Opportunity assists the DAS/OMO in 
carrying out the delegated authority to establish and maintain equal 
employment opportunity programs within the Office of the Secretary. The 
Office is responsible for ensuring that all OS employment policies and 
actions are based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, 
national origin, sex, age, or physical/mental disability. Major 
functions include: Pre-complaint counseling; formal complaint 
processing; affirmative employment planning and implementation; 
technical guidance and policy development. The functions of the office 
also include program efforts which focus on the Federal Women's 
Program, the Hispanic Employment Program, and the Program for People 
with Disabilities.
    3. Office of Facilities Services (AJC3):
    Section AJC3.00 Mission: The Office of Facilities Services (OFS) 
provides leadership and direction for real property management 
operations and provides Department-wide policy support for real 
property, space management, occupational safety and health, 
environmental and historic preservation responsibilities. Provides 
facilities management services to all HHS components in the Southwest 
Washington, DC complex. Advises senior Departmental officials on 
management issues related to the effective and efficient operations of 
the applicable programs and components. Acts as the Department's focal 
point with other Federal agencies and HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) 
on policy and regulatory issues involving real property, space 
management, occupational safety and health, environmental and historic 
preservation activities for the Office of the Secretary (OS). Directs, 
plans, obtains, and coordinates building management, space management 
and design, systems furniture procurement and installation, safety and 
health and support services in the Southwest Washington, DC complex.
    AJC3.10  Organization: The Office of Facilities Services is headed 
by a Director who reports to the Director, Office of Management and 
Operations, and consists of the following entitites:

Immediate Office (AJC3)
Division of Policy Coordination (AJC3A)
Division of Buildings Management (AJC3B)
Division of Security and Special Services (AJC3C)

    AJC3.20  Functions: The Office of Facilities Services is 
responsible for the following functions:
    1. The Office of the Director (AJC3) provides leadership, policy 
guidance and supervision as well as coordinating long and short range 
planning to constituent organizations.
    2. Division of Policy Coordination (AJC3A): a. Establishes, 
maintains and promulgates HHS and OS policy for the HHS real property 
program. Establishes guidelines and procedures to monitor effectively 
the real property owned or leased by HHS.
    b. Establishes guidelines to monitor the utilization of all space 
assigned to the Department by GSA.
    c. Develops guidance to the OPDIVs on technical and facilities 
aspects of the HHS annual RENT budget. Provides oversight of OPDIV 
performance for this function and provides technical assistance on a 
Department-wide basis as required. Coordinates preparation among OPDIVs 
on facilities and space aspects, and collaborates with the office of 
Budget on final Department-wide RENT budgets, consistent with OMB and 
GSA guidance.
    d. Establishes, maintains and promulgates HHS and OS policy for the 
occupational safety and health, and environmental programs. Provides 
oversight of OPDIV performance of these functions and provides 
technical assistance on a Department-wide basis as required.
    e. Establishes, maintains and promulgates HHS and OS policy for the 
physical security program and provides technical assistance on a 
Department-wide basis as required.
    f. Establishes, maintains, and promulgates HHS and OS policy for 
the historic preservation program. Provides oversight or OPDIV 
performance for this function and provides technical assistance on a 
Department-wide basis as required.
    g. Establishes, maintains, and promulgates HHS and OS policy for 
the Health and Wellness, and Day Care Centers. Provides technical 
assistance on a Department-wide basis as required. Provides oversight 
of the HHS Health and Wellness Center at Headquarters.
    h. Interprets Department of Energy policy on energy management 
issues and oversees implementation of energy related legislation within 
HHS.
    i. Establishes information and reporting standards for all above 
listed programs. Collects, assembles, and analyzes required information 
for mandated reports to Congress, OMB, GSA and other Federal agencies.
    3. Division of Buildings Management (AJC3B): a. Under delegation 
from GSA, is responsible for the physical plan operations and 
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including procurement and administration of related contracts.
    b. Coordinates with GSA on building operation and maintenance 
matters for HHS-occupied space in GSA controlled facilities in the 
Southwest Washington, DC complex.
    c. Is responsible for the acquisition, disposition, allocation and 
monitoring of space for the OS in Washington, DC and for the OPDIVs in 
the Southwest Washington, DC complex.
    d. Enforces compliance with Federal space utilization principles in 
the Southwest Washington, DC complex by the preparation of high quality 
space management plans and drawings, and the arrangement of quality and 
timely renovation work. Provides engineering and architectural services 
as well as oversight in support of Southwest Washington, DC complex 
facilities both through in-house staff and manages major renovation and 
system furniture installation projects, moves and space consolidations. 
Oversees the restoration and renovation of joint use areas in the HHH 
Building. Procures systems furniture including related design, 
installation and maintenance services for the Southwest Washington, DC 
complex.
    4. Division of Security and Special Services (AJC3C): a. Oversees 
the OS and Southwest complex occupational safety and health programs, 
including procurement and administration of related contracts. b. 
Provides physical security for employees and facility protection in the 
HHH Building through the procurement and administration of guard 
services and equipment. Serves as liaison with GSA for physical 
security issues affecting HHS employers in GSA controlled space in the 
Southwest Washington, DC complex. c. Provides a variety of facility 
support services to the OS and OPDIVs in the Southwest Washington, DC 
complex, including the management of conference and parking facilities, 
the issuance and control of employee identification badges, and special 
events support; and d. serves as the focal point within OFS for the 
receipt and referral of customer requests for services and complaints 
related to building operations and facilities management matters and is 
responsible for monitoring the timely and efficient corrective action.
    III. Continuation of Policy: Except as inconsistent with this 
reorganization, all statements of policy and interpretations with 
respect to the Office of the Secretary, the HHS Management and Budget 
Office and the Program Support Center heretofore issued and in effect 
prior to the date of this reorganization are continued to full force 
and effect.
    IV. Delegations of Authority: All delegations and redelegations of 
authority made to officials and employees of affected organizational 
components will continue in them or their successors pending further 
redelegation, provided they are consistent with this reorganization.
    V. Funds, Personnel and Equipment: Transfer of organizations and 
functions affected by this reorganization shall be accompanied in each 
instance by direct and support funds, positions, personnel, records, 
equipment, supplies and other resources.

    Dated: October 11, 2001.
Tommy G. Thompson,
Secretary.
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