98-3706. Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 30 (Friday, February 13, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 7422]
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[FR Doc No: 98-3706]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Services Administration


Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of 
Authority

    This notice amends Part R of the Statement of Organization, 
Functions and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and 
Human Services (DHHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (60 
FR 56605 as amended November 6, 1995; as last amended at 62 FR 43173-77 
dated August 12, 1997). This notice reflects the title change of the 
Office of Information Resources Management (RS6) under the Office of 
Management and Program Support (RS).
    I. Under RS6, make the following changes: A. Change the title of 
the organization to Office of Information Technology.
    B. Amend the functional statement to read: Provides leadership in 
the development, review and implementation of policies and procedures 
to promote improved information resources management capabilities and 
practices throughout HRSA; (2) develops and coordinates HRSA-wide plans 
and budgets for the management of information technology and services, 
including centralized data processing, office automation and 
telecommunications; (3) develops and recommends policies and procedures 
relating to information resources management and support services; (4) 
identifies and coordinates HRSA-wide information needs and develops or 
coordinates with others the development of creative answers to these 
needs; (5) plans, manages, administers and coordinates the HRSA-wide 
microcomputer network including all required linkages to other networks 
inside and outside HRSA including mainframe systems; (6) provides 
information support to the Office of the Administrator and other HRSA 
organizational components; (7) designs, develops, catalogues and 
manages data bases, information resources, including those data bases 
developed within the HRSA Bureaus and offices, and the acquisition and 
use of external bases and information resources that support HRSA 
needs; (8) manages and coordinates state-of-the-art expertise for 
information science and technology; (9) assesses hardware and software 
systems to test their applicability and cost; provides consultation, 
technical advice and assistance and coordinates training in the use of 
ADP resources; (10) develops and manages an ongoing strategic planning 
program; (11) monitors and reviews legislative and regulatory 
activities and initiatives related to information technology; (12) 
develops and coordinates the implementation of information security 
programs; (13) maintains liaison and coordinates information resources 
management with the HRSA Bureaus and offices; (14) maintains liaison 
with HHS, other Federal agencies, States and professional organizations 
and associations concerning health information interests allied to the 
HRSA mission; and (15) reviews all HRSA requests for ADP resources, 
providing ADP clearance for all appropriately justified requests.
    II. Delegation of Authority: All delegations and redelegations of 
authority which were in effect immediately prior to the effective date 
hereof have been continued in effect in them or their successors 
pending further redelegations.
    This reorganization is effective upon date of signature.

    Dated: February 6, 1998.
Claude Earl Fox,
Acting Administrator.
[FR Doc. 98-3706 Filed 2-12-98; 8:45 am]
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