[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 210 (Thursday, October 30, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61851-61856]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-26992]


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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION


Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority

    This statement amends Part S of the Statement of the Organization, 
Functions and Delegations of Authority which covers the Social Security 
Administration (SSA). Notice is given that Chapter S8 for the Office of 
the Inspector General (OIG) is being amended to add, revise, and delete 
functions; retitle the name of the Office of the Counsel to the 
Inspector General; as well as, make several administrative and clerical 
revisions. The material changes are as follows: The Immediate Office of 
the Inspector General is being revised to add functions; the Office of 
Executive Operations within the Office of the Inspector General is also 
being revised to add and delete functions; the Office of the Counsel to 
the Inspector General is being retitled; and the Office of 
Investigations, within the Office of the Inspector General is being 
revised to add and delete functions.

Section S8.00 The Office of the Inspector General--(Mission):

    Delete in its entirety and replace with the following:
    The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is directly responsible 
for meeting the statutory mission of promoting economy, efficiency, and 
effectiveness in the administration of Social Security Administration 
(SSA) programs and operations and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, 
abuse, and mismanagement in such programs and operations. To accomplish 
this mission, the OIG directs, conducts and supervises a comprehensive 
program of audits, evaluations and investigations, relating to SSA's 
programs and operations. OIG also searches for and reports systemic 
weaknesses in SSA programs and operations, makes recommendations for 
needed improvements, and corrective action.

Section S8.10 The Office of the Inspector General --(Organization):
    Delete in its entirety and replace with the following:
    The Office of the Inspector General under the leadership of the 
Inspector General includes the:
    A. Inspector General (S8)
    B. Deputy Inspector General (S8)
    C. Immediate Office of the Inspector General (S8A)
    D. Office of Investigations (S8B)
    E. Office of Audit (S8C)
    F. Office of Executive Operations (OEO) (S8L) 5
    G. Office of the Chief Counsel to the Inspector General (S8H)

Section S8.20 The Office of the Inspector General--(Functions):

    Delete paragraph C in its entirety and replace with the following:
    C. The Immediate Office of the Inspector General (S8A) provides the 
Inspector General and Deputy Inspector General with staff assistance on 
the full range of their responsibilities and administers a 
comprehensive Professional Responsibility and Quality Assurance program 
that ensures the adequacy of OIG compliance with its policies and 
procedures, internal controls and professional standards. In addition, 
the Immediate OIG oversees the Ombudsman program to provide OIG 
employees with confidential and informal assistance for resolving work-
related conflicts, disputes, and grievances; to promote fair and 
equitable treatment within OIG; and to work towards improving the 
overall quality of worklife for OIG employees. The Immediate OIG also 
directs reviews and takes actions to ensure the

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adequacy of OIG internal controls in accordance with the Federal 
Managers' Financial Integrity Act.
    Delete paragraph D in its entirety and replace with the following:
    D. The Office of Investigations (OI) (S8B) conducts and coordinates 
investigative activity related to fraud, waste, abuse, and 
mismanagement in SSA programs and operations including wrongdoing by 
individuals such as applicants, grantees, or contractors perpetrating 
criminal activity against SSA programs and operations. OI also 
investigates allegations of employee misconduct in the performance of 
their official duties.
    This office serves as the OIG liaison to the Department of Justice 
on all matters relating to investigations of SSA programs and 
personnel, and reports to the Attorney General when OIG has reason to 
believe Federal criminal law has been violated. OI works with other 
investigative agencies and organizations on special projects and 
assignments. In support of its mission, OI carries out and maintains an 
internal quality assurance system.
    Delete paragraph E in its entirety and replace with the following:
    E. The Office of Audit (OA) (S8C) conducts and/or supervises 
comprehensive financial and performance audits of SSA's programs and 
operations and makes recommendations to ensure that program objectives 
and operational functions are achieved effectively and efficiently. 
Financial audits, required by the Chief Financial Officers' Act of 
1990, assess whether SSA's financial statements fairly present the 
Agency's financial position, results of operations, and cash flow. 
Performance audits review the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of 
SSA's programs and operations. OA also conducts short-term management 
and program evaluations focused on issues of concern to SSA, the 
Congress, and the general public. Evaluations often focus on 
identifying and recommending ways to prevent and minimize program and 
operational fraud, waste, and abuse, as well as inefficiency and 
ineffectiveness, rather than detecting problems after they occur.
    Delete paragraph F 5 in its entirety and replace with 
the following:
    F. The Office of Executive Operations (OEO) (S8L) provides 
administrative and management support to the Inspector General, Deputy 
Inspector General and all OIG components. OEO manages OIG's external 
and public affairs programs and serves as the primary resource for 
those seeking information about OIG. OEO develops press releases and 
coordinates information exchange among media outlets. OEO prepares 
publications and congressional correspondence and coordinates reporting 
requirements and interagency activities. OEO is responsible for 
strategic planning, organizational performance management and 
reporting. OEO formulates and executes the OIG budget and confers with 
the Office of the Commissioner, the Office of Management and Budget and 
the Congress on budget matters. OEO performs physical site facility and 
logistical planning for OIG components. OEO is responsible for property 
management and accountability. OEO develops and maintains internal OIG 
administrative and management policy and procedures. OEO performs all 
human resource support activities for OIG including recruitment, equal 
employment opportunity, personnel management, position management, 
performance management, disciplinary actions, staff training and 
development, personnel security and human resource policy. OEO provides 
and manages information technology for OIG. This includes the planning, 
design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance of 
hardware, software and telecommunications networks to support OIG's 
mission. OEO is responsible for the security of sensitive electronic 
data relating to investigations, audits and legal proceedings. OEO 
develops and administers systems security plans for OIG.
    Retitle paragraph G., the Office of the Counsel to the Inspector 
General (OCIG) (S8H) 1 to the Office of the Chief Counsel to 
the Inspector General (OCCIG).

Section S8B.00 The Office of Investigations--(Mission):

    Delete 3rd sentence, and replace with the following:
    Serves as OIG's liaison to the Department of Justice on all matters 
relating to investigations of SSA programs and personnel and reports to 
the Attorney General when OIG has reason to believe Federal criminal 
law has been violated. Delete 4th sentence, and replace with the 
following:
    OI works with other investigative agencies and organizations on 
special projects and assignments.
    Delete 5th sentence, and replace with the following:
    In support of its mission, OI carries out and maintains an internal 
quality assurance system.
Section S8B.10 The Office of Investigations--(Organization):
    Delete in its entirety and replace with the following:
    The Office of Investigations (S8B) under the leadership of the 
Assistant Inspector General for Investigations, includes the:
    A. Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (S8B)
    B. Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations--Field 
Operations
    C. Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations--National 
Investigative Operations
    D. Immediate Office of the Assistant Inspector General for 
Investigations (S8B)
    E. Strategic Enforcement Division (SED) (S8BA) 2
    F. Enforcement Operations Division (EOD) (S8BC)
    G. Critical Infrastructure Division (CID) (S8BV) 4
    H. New York Field Division (NYFD) (S8BG)
    I. Boston Field Division (BFD) (S8BH)
    J. Atlanta Field Division (AFD) (S8BK)
    K. Chicago Field Division (CFD) (S8BM)
    L. Los Angeles Field Division (LAFD) (S8BN)
    M. Dallas Field Division (DFD) (S8BP)\2\
    N. Philadelphia Field Division (PFD) (S8BQ)
    O. St. Louis Field Division (SLFD) (S8BR)
    P. Denver Field Division (DVFD) (S8BS)
    Q. Seattle Field Division (SFD) (S8BT)
    R. Allegation Management Division (AMD) (S8BU)\3\
    S. Manpower and Administration Division (MAD) (S8BW)\4\

Section S8B.20 The Office of Investigations--(Functions):

    Delete B in its entirety and replace with the following:
    B. Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations--Field 
Operations provides line program planning and control capability for 
field investigative operations. Based on program evaluations and 
operating reports, develops standards and guidelines for redelegation 
of responsibilities to field Special Agents-in-Charge. Represents the 
AIGI in developing and fostering optimum public relationships with all 
concerned in field OIG investigative activity.
    Delete C in its entirety and replace with the following:
    C. Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations--National 
Investigative Operations provides line program planning and control 
capability for national investigative operations. Based on program 
evaluations and operating reports, develops standards and guidelines 
for redelegation of

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responsibilities to Headquarters Special Agents-in-Charge. Represents 
the AIGI in developing and fostering optimum public relationships with 
all concerned in national OIG investigative activity.
    Reletter C to D.
    Retitle paragraph D to E and replace with the following:
    E. The Strategic Enforcement Division (SED)(S8BA) develops and 
implements innovative anti-fraud initiatives, consistent with OIG 
strategic plans, to protect SSA programs and operations from fraud, 
waste, and abuse. SED is also responsible for planning and coordinating 
related multi-jurisdictional investigative activities for OI while 
promoting the judicious and effective use of available resources. SED 
responsibilities include:
    1. Identifying systemic and programmatic vulnerabilities in SSA's 
operations and making recommendations for changes to the appropriate 
official.
    2. In accordance with applicable law and policy, providing 
pertinent information from OIG records to assist Federal, State, and 
local investigative agencies in detecting, investigating and 
prosecuting fraud.\1 2\
    Retitle paragraph E to F and replace with the following:
    F. The Enforcement Operations Division (EOD) (S8BC) is responsible 
for the administration, training, policy development, and oversight of 
the investigative operations conducted by components within OI. The 
Division is also responsible for day-to-day coordination of the 
investigative and administrative information flow between OI 
headquarters and the field division offices. EOD responsibilities 
include:
    1. Providing liaison with other law enforcement agencies and the 
SSA components that require assistance or providing assistance to OI 
investigative field offices.
    2. Preparing reports and developing projects which respond to 
requests and requirements established by the Inspector General, SSA 
organizations, or the Congress.
    3. Providing oversight of the Regional Anti-Fraud Committees in 
each of the 10 field divisions.
    4. Managing requests for forensic services and polygraphs.
    5. Providing oversight for investigations of Representative Payees.
    6. Providing oversight for all OI activities relating to Homeland 
Security.
    Delete the 2nd paragraph E in its entirety.
    Retitle paragraph F to G and replace with the following:
    G. The Critical Infrastructure Division (CID) (S8BV) coordinates 
with various SSA components and Government agencies to ensure that OIG 
is aware of the latest concerns, requirements, and techniques relating 
to critical infrastructure protection. The Division also manages the OI 
Electronic Crimes Team.
    Retitle paragraph G to H and replace with the following:
    H. The New York Field Division (NYFD) (S8BG) is responsible for 
conducting criminal, civil, and administrative investigations of fraud, 
waste, and abuse involving Social Security programs and operations 
within its designated geographic area. Investigative efforts by the 
division lead to criminal convictions, civil monetary penalties, and/or 
administrative sanctions.
    Retitle paragraph H to I and replace with the following:
    I. The Boston Field Division (BFD) (S8BH) is responsible for 
conducting criminal, civil, and administrative investigations of fraud, 
waste, and abuse involving Social Security programs and operations 
within its designated geographic area. Investigative efforts by the 
division lead to criminal convictions, civil monetary penalties, and/or 
administrative sanctions.
    Retitle paragraph I to J and replace with the following:
    J. The Atlanta Field Division (AFD) (S8BK) is responsible for 
conducting criminal, civil, and administrative investigations of fraud, 
waste, and abuse involving Social Security programs and operations 
within its designated geographic area. Investigative efforts by the 
division lead to criminal convictions, civil monetary penalties, and/or 
administrative sanctions.
    Retitle paragraph J to K and replace with the following:
    K. The Chicago Field Division (CFD) (S8BM) is responsible for 
conducting criminal, civil, and administrative investigations of fraud, 
waste, and abuse involving Social Security programs and operations 
within its designated geographic area. Investigative efforts by the 
division lead to criminal convictions, civil monetary penalties, and/or 
administrative sanctions.\2\
    Retitle paragraph K to L and replace with the following:
    L. The Los Angeles Field Division (LAFD) (S8BN) is responsible for 
conducting criminal, civil, and administrative investigations of fraud, 
waste, and abuse involving Social Security programs and operations 
within its designated geographic area. Investigative efforts by the 
division lead to criminal convictions, civil monetary penalties, and/or 
administrative sanctions.
    Retitle paragraph L to M and replace with the following:
    M. The Dallas Field Division (DFD) (S8BP) is responsible for 
conducting criminal, civil, and administrative investigations of fraud, 
waste, and abuse involving Social Security programs and operations 
within its designated geographic area. Investigative efforts by the 
division lead to criminal convictions, civil monetary penalties, and/or 
administrative sanctions.\2\
    Retitle paragraph M to N and replace with the following:
    N. The Philadelphia Field Division (PFD) (S8BQ) is responsible for 
conducting criminal, civil, and administrative investigations of fraud, 
waste, and abuse involving Social Security programs and operations 
within its designated geographic area. Investigative efforts by the 
division lead to criminal convictions, civil monetary penalties, and/or 
administrative sanctions.
    Retitle paragraph N to O and replace with the following:
    O. The St. Louis Field Division (SLFD) (S8BR) is responsible for 
conducting criminal, civil, and administrative investigations of fraud, 
waste, and abuse involving Social Security programs and operations 
within its designated geographic area. Investigative efforts by the 
division lead to criminal convictions, civil monetary penalties, and/or 
administrative sanctions.
    Retitle paragraph O to P and replace with the following:
    P. The Denver Field Division (DVFD) (S8BS) is responsible for 
conducting criminal, civil, and administrative investigations of fraud, 
waste, and abuse involving Social Security programs and operations 
within its designated geographic area. Investigative efforts by the 
division lead to criminal convictions, civil monetary penalties, and/or 
administrative sanctions.
    Retitle paragraph P to Q and replace with the following:
    Q. The Seattle Field Division (SFD) (S8BT) is responsible for 
conducting criminal, civil, and administrative investigations of fraud, 
waste, and abuse involving Social Security programs and operations 
within its designated geographic area. Investigative efforts by the 
division lead to criminal convictions, civil monetary penalties, and/or 
administrative sanctions.
    Retitle paragraph Q to R and replace with the following:
    R. The Allegation Management Division (AMD) (S8BU) plans, conducts, 
directs, and assists criminal and administrative investigations of 
alleged

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violations of the Social Security laws.\3\ AMD responsibilities 
include:
    1. Managing the SSA Fraud Hotline.
    2. Conducting projects in response to IG requests.
    3. Referring allegations to OI field divisions, other OIG or SSA 
offices, or other law enforcement agencies for further development or 
investigation depending on the nature of the allegation.
    Retitle paragraph R to S and replace with the following:
    S. The Manpower and Administration Division (MAD) (S8BW) is 
responsible for budget coordination, policy development, preparation 
and circulation of statistical reports relating to OI's investigative 
accomplishments, and formulation of staffing plans. The Division 
identifies and procures special technical investigative equipment for 
use by OI personnel. The Division manages and develops training 
programs for OI personnel.

Section S8C.00 The Office of Audit--(Mission):
    Replace in its entirety:

    The Office of Audit (OA) (S8C) conducts comprehensive financial and 
performance audits of SSA's programs and operations and makes 
recommendations to ensure that program objectives and operational 
functions are achieved effectively and efficiently. Financial audits, 
required by the Chief Financial Officers' Act of 1990, assess whether 
SSA's financial statements fairly present the Agency's financial 
position, results of operations, and cash flow. Performance audits 
review the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of SSA's programs and 
operations. OA also conducts short-term management and program 
evaluations focused on issues of concern to SSA, the Congress, and the 
general public. Evaluations often focus on identifying and recommending 
ways to prevent and minimize program and operational fraud, waste, and 
abuse as well as ineffectiveness and inefficiency, rather than 
detecting problems after they occur.

Section S8C.10 The Office of Audit--(Organization):

    Delete in its entirety and replace with the following:
    The Office of Audit (S8C) under the leadership of the Assistant 
Inspector General for Audit, includes the:
    A. Assistant Inspector General for Audit (S8C)
    B. Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Audit (S8C)
    C. Immediate Office of the Assistant Inspector General for Audit 
(S8C)
    D. General Management Audit Division (GMAD) (S8CB)5
    E. Southern Audit Division (SAD) (S8CE)6
    F. Northern Audit Division (NAD) (S8CG)6
    G. Western Audit Division (WAD) (S8CH)6
    H. Central Audit Division (CAD)
    I. Mid-Atlantic Audit Division (MAAD)
    J. Data Analysis and Technology Audit Division (DATAD) 
(S8CK)6
    K. Financial Audit Division (FAD) (S8CL)6
    L. Policy, Planning and Technical Services Division (PPTSD) 
(S8CM)5

Section S8C.20 The Office of Audit--(Functions):

    Delete paragraph A in its entirety and replace with the following:
    A. The Assistant Inspector General for Audit (S8C) is directly 
responsible to the Inspector General for carrying out OA's mission and 
providing general supervision to OA's major components.
    Delete paragraph C in its entirety and replace with the following:
    C. The Immediate Office of the Assistant Inspector General for 
Audit (S8C) includes policy, planning, and reporting and provides the 
Assistant Inspector General with staff assistance on the full range of 
his/her responsibilities.
    Delete paragraph D in its entirety and replace with the following:
    D. The General Management Audit Division (GMAD) (S8CB) is 
responsible for:
    1. Performing audits and evaluations of SSA program and 
administrative functions.
    2. Conducting short-duration, time-sensitive projects that address 
requests from Congress, senior SSA management, the public, and others.
    3. Responding to inquiries and providing support for initiatives 
that encourage cooperative investigation-audit efforts.
    4. Assisting other performance audit divisions in additional issue 
areas, such as performance monitoring.5
    Delete paragraph E6 in its entirety and replace with the 
following:
    E. The Southern Audit Division (SAD) (S8CE) plans, conducts, 
oversees, and reports on the results of audits, evaluations/
inspections, and other reviews related to SSA's Old-Age, Survivors, and 
Disability Insurance, and the Supplemental Security Income Program. 
Specific audits, evaluations/inspections, and other reviews may focus 
on: Enumeration, Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance Initial 
Claims and Post-entitlement Operations; Earnings Operations; 
Supplemental Security Income Initial Claims and Postentitlement 
Operations; Field Office Operations; Hearings and Appeals; Disability 
Determination Services; Representative Payees, Performance Measures; 
and various general management and administrative issues related to, 
but not limited to, facilities management, personnel, payroll, and 
budgeting.
    Delete paragraph F6 in its entirety and replace with the 
following:
    F. The Northern Audit Division (NAD) (S8CG) plans, conducts, 
oversees, and reports on the results of audits, evaluations/
inspections, and other reviews related to SSA's Old-Age, Survivors, and 
Disability Insurance Program; and the Supplemental Security Income 
Program. Specific audits, evaluations/inspections may focus on: 
Enumeration, Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Initial 
Claims and Post-entitlement Operations; Earnings Operations; 
Supplemental Security Income Initial Claims and Post-entitlement 
Operations; Field Office Operations; Hearings and Appeals; Disability 
Determination Services; Representative Payees, Performance Measures; 
and various general management and administrative issues related to, 
but not limited to, facilities management, personnel, payroll, and 
budgeting.
    Delete paragraph G6 in its entirety and replace with the 
following:
    G. The Western Audit Division (WAD) (S8CH) plans, conducts, 
oversees, and reports on the results of audits, evaluations/
inspections, and other reviews related to SSA's Old-Age, Survivors, and 
Disability Insurance Program; and the Supplemental Security Income 
Program. Specific audits, evaluations/inspections, and other reviews 
may focus on: Enumeration, Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance 
Initial Claims and Post-entitlement Operations; Earnings Operations; 
Supplemental Security Income Initial Claims and Post-entitlement 
Operations; Field Office Operations; Hearings and Appeals; Disability 
Determination Services; Representative Payees, Performance Measures; 
and various general Management and administrative issues related to, 
but not limited to, facilities management, personnel, payroll, and 
budgeting.
    Delete paragraph H6 in its entirety and replace with the following:
    H. The Central Audit Division (CAD) plans, conducts, oversees, and 
reports on the results of audits, evaluations/inspections, and other 
reviews related to SSA's Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance 
Program; and the Supplemental Security Income Program.

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Specific audits, evaluations/inspections and other reviews may focus 
on: Enumeration, Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Initial 
Claims and Post-entitlement Operations; Earnings Operations; 
Supplemental Security Income Initial Claims and Post-entitlement 
Operations; Field Office Operations; Hearings and Appeals; Disability 
Determination Services; Representative Payees, Performance Measures; 
and various general Management and administrative issues related to, 
but not limited to, facilities management, personnel, payroll, and 
budgeting.
    Delete paragraph I6 in its entirety and replace with the 
following:
    I. The Mid-Atlantic Audit Division (MAAD) plans, conducts, 
oversees, and reports on the results of audits, evaluations/
inspections, and other reviews related to SSA's Old-Age, Survivors, and 
Disability Insurance Program; and the Supplemental Security Income 
Program. Specific audits, evaluations/inspections and other reviews may 
focus on: Enumeration, Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance 
Initial Claims and Post-entitlement Operations; Earnings Operations; 
Supplemental Security Income Initial Claims and Post-entitlement 
Operations; Field Office Operations; Hearings and Appeals; Disability 
Determination Services; Representative Payees, Performance Measures; 
and various general Management and administrative issues related to, 
but not limited to, facilities management, personnel, payroll, and 
budgeting.
    Delete paragraph J in its entirety and replace with the following:
    J. The Data Analysis and Technology Audit Division (DATAD) (S8CK) 
plans, conducts, oversees, and reports on the results of audits of 
SSA's centralized automated systems. The division is also responsible 
for reviews of general and application controls in SSA's automated data 
processing systems and for reviews of the operational efficiency and 
effectiveness of SSA's data processing operations.6
    Add paragraph K as follows:
    K. The Financial Audit Division (FAD) (S8CL) plans, conducts, 
oversees, and reports on the results of audits of Agency financial 
statements. The division is responsible for:6
    1. Financial management audits and reviews, as defined in the Chief 
Financial Officers' Act of 1990, to include audits of accounting and 
financial reporting, financial systems, asset management, information 
resource management, budget execution, and internal controls.
    2. Auditing and reviewing finance contracts and Disability 
Determination Services' administrative costs.
    3. Monitoring SSA's performance in accordance with the Government 
Performance and Results Act by performing an oversight 
role.5
    4. Performing various financial related audits, evaluations/
inspections and other reviews of SSA's Old-Age, Survivors, and 
Disability Insurance Program; and the Supplemental Security Income 
Program. Specific audit, evaluations/inspections, and reviews may focus 
on: Enumeration, Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Initial 
Claims and Post-entitlement Operations; Earnings Operations; 
Supplemental Security Income Initial Claims and Post-entitlement 
Operations; Field Office Operations; Hearings and Appeals; Disability 
Determination Services and Representative Payees.6
    Add paragraph L as follows:
    L. The Policy, Planning and Technical Services Division (PPTSD) 
(S8CM) provides the Assistant Inspector General and the Deputy 
Assistant Inspector General with technical assistance, operational, and 
staff support on the full range of his/her responsibilities, which 
include:
    1. Developing policies and procedures, standards, and instructions 
for all OIG audit and evaluation activities, and ensuring compliance 
with generally accepted Government auditing standards; the President's 
Council on Integrity and Efficiency inspection standards; and other 
legal, regulatory, and administrative requirements.
    2. Developing policies and procedures for OA's internal quality 
assurance system to provide reasonable assurance that applicable laws, 
regulations, procedures, standards, and other requirements are followed 
in all audit, evaluation and review activities.
    3. Managing OA's management information system, audit resolution, 
training, and technical support for OIG audits, evaluations, and 
reviews.\5\
    Retitle: Section S8H.00 The Office of the Counsel to the Inspector 
General--(Mission): to The Office of the Chief Counsel to the Inspector 
General--(Mission):
    Delete: The Office of the Counsel to the Inspector General (OCIG) 
in the 1st sentence and replace it with: The Office of the Chief 
Counsel to the Inspector General (OCCIG). Delete: OCIG \1\ in sentences 
2, 3, and 4, and replace with OCCIG.
    Delete Section S8H.10 The Office of the Counsel to the Inspector 
General--(Organization): in its entirety and replace with the 
following:

Section S8H.10 The Office of the Chief Counsel to the Inspector 
General--(Organization):

    OCCIG (S8H) under the leadership of the Chief Counsel to the 
Inspector General, includes:
    A. Chief Counsel to the Inspector General (S8H).
    B. Deputy Chief Counsel to the Inspector General (S8H).\1\
    C. The Immediate Office of the Chief Counsel to the Inspector 
General (S8H).
    Retitle Section S8H.20 The Office of the Counsel to the Inspector 
General--(Functions): to Section S8H.20 The Office of the Chief Counsel 
to the Inspector General--(Functions)
    Delete: The Counsel to the Inspector General in the 1st sentence 
under paragraph A and replace with: The Chief Counsel to the Inspector 
General.\1\
    Delete: The Deputy Counsel to the Inspector General \1\ in the 1st 
sentence under paragraph B and replace with: The Deputy Chief Counsel 
to the Inspector.
    Delete: The Immediate Office of the Counsel \1\ in the 1st sentence 
under paragraph C and replace with: The Immediate Office of the Chief 
Counsel to the Inspector General.
    Subchapter added Federal Register--July 11, 1996

Section S8L.00 The Office of Executive Operations--(Mission):

    Delete in its entirety paragraph G \5\ and replace with the 
following:
    G. The Office of Executive Operations (OEO) provides administrative 
and management support to the Inspector General, Deputy Inspector 
General and all OIG components. OEO manages OIG's external public 
affairs programs and serves as the primary resource for those seeking 
information about OIG. OEO develops press releases and coordinates 
information exchange among media outlets. OEO prepares publications and 
congressional correspondence and coordinates reporting requirements and 
interagency activities. OEO is responsible for strategic planning, 
organizational performance management and reporting. OEO formulates and 
executes the OIG budget and confers with the Office of the 
Commissioner, the Office of Management and Budget and the Congress on 
budget matters. OEO performs physical site facility and logistical 
planning for OIG components. OEO is responsible for property management 
and accountability. OEO develops and maintains internal OIG 
administrative and management policy and procedures. OEO performs all 
human resource support activities for OIG including recruitment, equal

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employment opportunity, personnel management, position management, 
performance management, disciplinary actions, staff training and 
development, personnel security and human resource policy. OEO provides 
and manages information technology for OIG. This includes the planning, 
design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance of 
hardware, software and telecommunications networks to support OIG's 
mission. OEO is responsible for the security of sensitive electronic 
data relating to investigations, audits and legal proceedings. OEO 
develops and administers systems security plans for OIG.

Section S8L.10 The Office of Executive Operations-- (Organization):

    Delete in its entirety and replace with the following:
    The Office of Executive Operations (S8L) under the leadership of 
the Assistant Inspector General for Executive Operations includes the:
    A. Assistant Inspector General for Executive Operations (S8L)
    B. Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Executive Operations 
(S8L)
    C. Immediate Office of the Assistant Inspector General for 
Executive Operations (S8L).
    D. Budget and Logistics Division (S8L-1)
    E. Human Resources Division (S8LA).
    F. Information Technology Division (S8LC).
    G. External Affairs Division (S8LE).

Section S8L.20 The Office of Executive Operations--(Functions):

    Delete paragraph A in its entirety and replace with the following;
    A. The Assistant Inspector General for Executive Operations (AIGEO) 
(S8L) is directly responsible to the Inspector General for carrying out 
the OEO mission and providing general supervision to the major 
components of OEO.
    Delete paragraph B in its entirety and replace with the following:
    B. The Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Executive Operations 
(DAIGEO)(S8L) is responsible for assisting the AIGEO in carrying out 
his/her responsibilities.
    Delete paragraph C in its entirety and replace with the following;
    C. The Immediate Office of the Assistant Inspector General for 
Executive Operations (S8L) provides the AIGEO with staff assistance on 
the full range of his/her responsibilities.
    Delete paragraph D in its entirety and replace with the following:
    D. The Budget and Logistics Division (BFD)(S8L-1) is responsible 
for formulating, presenting and executing the OIG budget; performing a 
wide range of analytical, technical, and advisory functions related to 
the budgetary process; and analyzing financial and economic issues and 
activities facing the organization including a review and analysis of 
proposed and/or enacted legislation and regulations. The Division is 
also responsible for coordinating and integrating a national facilities 
management program including property and asset management. The Budget 
and Logistics Division coordinates the development of OIG's Strategic 
Plan and prepares the annual organizational performance plan. This 
division prepares and maintains OIG administrative policies and 
procedures.
    Delete paragraph E in its entirety and replace with the following:
    E. The Human Resources Division (HRD)(S8LA) is responsible for the 
development, presentation, and implementation of OIG nationwide 
personnel management policy; and a national personnel management and 
training program.
    Delete paragraph F in its entirety and replace with the following:
    F. The Information Technology Division (SSD)(S8LC) is responsible 
for the planning design, development testing and implementation of 
hardware, software and telecommunications systems for OIG nationwide. 
These responsibilities include developing and enforcing network 
policies; designing system interfaces; monitoring and evaluating 
hardware and telecommunications lines; developing, monitoring and 
evaluating software applications and associated interfaces with network 
devices. The division is also responsible for the security of sensitive 
data relating to investigations, audits, and legal proceedings which is 
kept on OIG computer systems as well as the administration of systems 
security plans for the OIG.
    Add paragraph G as follows:
    G. The External Affairs Division (EAD) (S8LE) is responsible for 
directing the OIG external and public affairs program. EAD coordinates 
interagency activities and responds to media, congressional and 
constituent inquiries. EAD prepares press releases, coordinates press 
conferences, and develops congressional testimony. EAD prepares 
speeches and publications, and communicates OIG's planned and current 
activities and their results to the Commissioner and the Congress as 
well as other entities.
    Subchapter added Federal Register--December 15, 1999.

    \1\ Federal Register--July 11, 1996.
    \2\ Federal Register--August 1, 1997.
    \3\ Federal Register--May 22, 1998.
    \4\ Federal Register--September 22, 1998.
    \5\ Federal Register--December 15, 1999.
    \6\ Federal Register--December 21, 2001.

    Dated: August 15, 2003.
James G. Huse, Jr.,
Inspector General.
[FR Doc. 03-26992 Filed 10-29-03; 8:45 am]
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