[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 217 (Wednesday, November 9, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69741-69742]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-28964]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Office of the Secretary


Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of 
Authority: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is updating 
a portion of one office, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for 
Financial Resources (ASFR), which is located within the Office of the 
Secretary (OS). The update is designed to streamline and clarify the 
roles and responsibilities with ASFR's Office of Grants and Acquisition 
Policy and Accountability (OGAPA).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Turman, Principal Deputy 
Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources, 200 Independence Ave., 
SW., Washington, DC 20201, (202) 690-6061.
    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 at Chapter AMT, ``Office of 
Grants and Acquisition Policy and Accountability (OGAPA)'' as last 
amended at 74 FR 57679-82 dated November 09, 2009.
    The Changes are as follows:
    1. Under Chapter AM, ``Office of the Assistant Secretary for 
Financial Resources,'' delete Chapter AMT, ``Office of Grants and 
Acquisition Policy and Accountability,'' in its entirety and replace 
with the following:

Chapter AMT, Office of Grants and Acquisition Policy and Accountability 
(AMT)

    Section AMT.00 Mission. The Office of Grants and Acquisition Policy 
and Accountability (OGAPA) provides Department-wide leadership and 
management in the areas of grants and acquisition management through 
policy development, data systems operations and analysis, performance 
measurement, oversight, and workforce training, development, and 
certification. OGAPA fosters collaboration, innovation, and 
accountability in the administration and management of the grants and 
acquisition functions throughout the Department. In addition to 
facilitating Departmental implementation of and compliance with 
existing grants and acquisition laws and regulations, OGAPA provides 
Departmental and government-wide leadership on implementation of the 
Federal Financial Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) for grant 
and acquisition activities. OGAPA is the organizational location for 
Grants.gov, which provides a Government-wide electronic portal for 
citizens to ``Find'' and ``Apply'' for Federal grant opportunities. 
OGAPA represents the Department in dealing with the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB), U.S. Government Accountability Office 
(GAO), other Federal agencies, and Congress in the area of grants and 
acquisition policies and management.
    Section AMT.10 Organization. OGAPA is headed by a Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Grants and Acquisition Policy and Accountability who 
reports to the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources. The Deputy 
Assistant Secretary also serves as the Department's Suspension and 
Debarment Official. OGAPA consists of the following components:
     Immediate Office of Grants and Acquisition Policy and 
Accountability (AMT).
     Division of Grants (AMT1).
     Division of Acquisition (AMT2).
     Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization 
(AMT3).

Section AMT.20 Functions

    1. Immediate Office of Grants and Acquisition Policy and 
Accountability (AMT). The Immediate Office of Grants and Acquisition 
Policy and Accountability consists of the Deputy Assistant Secretary 
and support staff who assist in the management and administration of 
the Office's functions, and facilitate and coordinate OGAPA-wide 
initiatives and activities on behalf of the grants, acquisition and 
small business communities, including Suspension and Debarment related 
activities.
    2. Division of Grants (AMT1). The Division of Grants is headed by 
an Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary who serves as the Department's 
Senior Grants Executive and the Division Director. The Division 
Director provides leadership, guidance, and oversight to constituent 
organizations, and coordinates long and short-range planning for HHS' 
grants management policies, practices, systems and workforce. This 
Division provides technical assistance to the Department's OPDIVs and 
STAFFDIVs, evaluates effectiveness of the grants programs and 
processes; develops pertinent HHS-wide regulatory guidance, policies, 
and performance standards; maintains and reports Departmental grant/
financial assistance award information; and conducts special 
Departmental initiatives related to grants. It also serves as the focal 
point for coordinating ASFR's response to cross-cutting Freedom of 
Information Act (FOIA) requests, audits, reports and suspension and 
debarment activities related to grants. The Division provides input for 
coordinated Department positions on proposed legislation and Government 
regulations specific to grant-related matters. The Division also 
manages activities associated with the training, development, and 
certification of--and strategic planning for--the Department's grants 
management workforce. In its role as managing partner of Grants.gov, 
the Division engages with grant-making agencies within and external to 
HHS, grantees, and the Office of Management and Budget.
    3. Division of Acquisition (AMT2). The Division of Acquisition is 
headed by an Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary, who serves as the 
Department's Senior Procurement Executive and the Division Director. 
The Division Director provides leadership, guidance, and oversight to 
constituent organizations, and coordinates long and short-range 
planning for HHS' acquisition practices, systems and workforce. This 
Division provides technical assistance to the Department's OPDIVs and 
STAFFDIVs; evaluates effectiveness of the acquisition programs and 
processes; develops pertinent HHS-wide regulatory guidance, policies, 
and performance standards; maintains Departmental contract award 
information; and conducts special Departmental initiatives related to 
acquisition. It also serves as the focal point for coordinating ASFR's 
response to cross-cutting Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, 
audits, reports, and suspension and debarment activities related to 
acquisition. The Division provides input for coordinated Department 
positions on proposed legislation and Government regulations specific 
to acquisition-related matters. The Division also manages activities 
associated with the training, development, and certification of--and 
strategic planning for--the Department's acquisition workforce.
    4. Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (AMT3). The 
Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is headed 
by a Director who reports directly to the Deputy Secretary and is 
administratively supported by OGAPA. The OSDBU fosters the use of small 
business as Federal contractors pursuant to Public Law 95-507 and has 
responsibility within the Department for policy, plans, and oversight 
to execute

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the functions under Sections 8 & 15 of the Small Business Act. The 
OSDBU provides leadership, policy, guidance and supervision, as well as 
coordinating short- and long-range strategic planning to assure that 
small business vendors have a fair opportunity to compete for and 
receive business with the Department. The Office also provides 
technical assistance to the Department's OPDIVs and STAFFDIVs; reviews 
and evaluates planned procurements to ensure that small businesses are 
given thorough consideration; evaluates effectiveness of the small 
business programs and processes; develops pertinent HHS-wide policies, 
guidance, and performance standards; maintains Departmental small 
business reports; and conducts special Departmental initiatives related 
to small and socio-economic business concerns. The OSDBU manages the 
development and implementation of appropriate outreach programs aimed 
at heightening the awareness of the small business community to the 
contracting opportunities available within HHS. The OSDBU provides 
input for coordinated Department positions on proposed legislation and 
Government regulations on matters affecting cognizant small 
socioeconomic business programs. It also serves as the focal point for 
coordinating ASFR's response to cross-cutting Freedom of Information 
Act (FOIA) requests, audits, and activities related to small business 
related efforts and programs.

    Dated: November 2, 2011.
E.J. Holland, Jr.,
Assistant Secretary for Administration.
[FR Doc. 2011-28964 Filed 11-8-11; 8:45 am]
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