97-28495. Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 208 (Tuesday, October 28, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 55842]
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[FR Doc No: 97-28495]


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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION


Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority

    This statement amends part T of the Statement of the Organization, 
Functions and Delegations of Authority which covers the Social Security 
Administration (SSA). Chapter TA covers the Office of the Deputy 
Commissioner for Programs and Policy. Notice is hereby given that 
Subchapter TAH, Office of Hearings and Appeals, is being amended to 
reflect changes in the organizational designations and functional 
responsibilities in the Office of Hearings and Appeals, Office of 
Management. The changes are as follows: Section TAH.10 The Office of 
Hearings and Appeals--(Organization):
    H. The Office of Management (TAHE). Abolish:
    5. The Division of Systems Resources (TAHE5) Establish:
    5. Office Automation Support Staff (TAHE7) Section TAH.20 The 
Office of Hearings and Appeals--Functions:
    H. The Office of Management (TAHE).
    Delete from the first sentence ``systems'' and replace with 
``office automation support''.
    Delete from the second sentence ``systems'' and replace with 
``office automation''.
    Delete in its entirety:
    5. The Division of Systems Resources (TAHE5). Establish:
    5. The Office Automation Support Staff (TAHE7). Provides office 
automation support to all Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) 
components. Serves as liaison between the Office of Systems (OS), SSA 
and the OHA end-user community in identifying operational requirements 
and implementation of applications developed by OS. Manages OHA 
Automated Data Processing (ADP) resource allocations and directs the 
operations of the Model Hearing Office. Provides logistical support to 
OS during the implementation of new applications and technology. 
Administers the OHA systems security programs. Maintains the local 
networks located in OHA Headquarters and provides support to the end-
users. Manages the OHA Information Technology Systems (ITS) small 
purchase budget allocated to OHA by OS and provides input to and cost 
benefit analysis for the budget submission. Maintains the OHA ITS 
inventory and provides updates to the SSA inventory maintained by OS. 
Develops and conducts end-user training and arranges for the delivery 
of appropriate training. Maintains liaison with OHA regional systems 
staffs and Headquarters staffs for the purpose of identifying 
operational problems or needs and makes recommendations to OS to 
resolve outstanding issues.

    Dated: September 22, 1997.
Paul D. Barnes,
Deputy Commissioner for Human Resources.
[FR Doc. 97-28495 Filed 10-27-97; 8:45 am]
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