99-12389. Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records  

  • [Federal Register Volume 64, Number 95 (Tuesday, May 18, 1999)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 26947-26953]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 99-12389]
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
    
    Defense Contract Audit Agency
    
    
    Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records
    
    AGENCY: Defense Contract Audit Agency, DoD.
    
    ACTION: Notice to amend and delete records systems.
    
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    SUMMARY: The Defense Contract Audit Agency is amending and deleting 
    systems of records notices in its inventory of record systems subject 
    to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
    
    DATES: The actions will be effective on June 17, 1999, unless comments 
    are received that would result in a contrary determination.
    
    ADDRESSES: Send comments to Defense Contract Audit Agency, Information 
    and Privacy Advisor, CMR, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort 
    Belvoir, VA 22060-6219.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Dave Henshall at (703) 767-1005.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Defense Contract Audit Agency notices 
    for systems of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 
    552a), as amended, have been published in the Federal Register and are 
    available from the address above.
        The proposed actions are not within the purview of subsection (r) 
    of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, which would require the 
    submission of a new or altered system report for each system. The 
    specific changes to the record systems being amended are set forth 
    below followed by the notices, as amended, published in their entirety.
    
        Dated: May 7, 1999.
    L.M. Bynum,
    Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
    DELETIONS
    RDCAA 152.5
    
    SYSTEM NAME:
        Notification of Security Determinations (November 20, 1997, 62 FR 
    62003).
        Reason: Records have been consolidated and are now maintained under 
    RDCAA 152.2, RDCAA 152.3, and RDCAA 152.4.
    RDCAA 152.6
    
    SYSTEM NAME:
        Regional and DCAI Security Clearance Request Files (November 20, 
    1997, 62 FR 62003).
        Reason: Records have been consolidated and are now maintained under 
    RDCAA 152.2, RDCAA 152.3, and RDCAA 152.4.
    RDCAA 371.5
    
    SYSTEM NAME:
        Locator Records (November 20, 1997, 62 FR 62003).
        Reason: Records are no longer used or maintained. Therefore, 
    records have been destroyed.
    RDCAA 440.2
    
    SYSTEM NAME:
        Time and Attendance Reports (November 20, 1997, 62 FR 62003).
        Reason: Records are no longer retrieved by personal identifier.
    RDCAA 590.9
    
    SYSTEM NAME:
        DCAA Automated Personnel Inventory System (APIS) (November 20, 
    1997, 62 FR 62003).
        Reason: System no longer exists. All records were destroyed.
    AMENDMENTS
    RDCAA 152.1
    
    SYSTEM NAME:
        Security Information System (SIS) (November 20, 1997, 62 FR 62003).
    
    CHANGES
    * * * * *
    
    SYSTEM LOCATION:
        Delete second paragraph.
    * * * * *
    
    RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
        Change ``two years'' to ``five years''.
    * * * * *
    
    Notification procedure:
        Delete second paragraph and replace with ``Individuals must furnish 
    name, Social Security Number, and approximate date of their association 
    with DCAA.''
    
    Record access procedures:
        Delete second paragraph and replace with ``Individuals must furnish 
    name, Social Security Number, and approximate date of their association 
    with DCAA.''
    * * * * *
    
    Record source categories:
        Delete entry and replace with ``Information, other than data 
    obtained directly from individual employees, is obtained by DCAA 
    Headquarters Security and Regional Office Personnel Divisions, and 
    Federal Agencies.''
    * * * * *
    
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    RDCAA 152.1
    
    System name:
        Security Information System (SIS).
    
    System location:
        Security Office, Headquarters, Defense Contract Audit Agency, 8725 
    John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219.
    
    Categories of individuals covered by the system:
        All DCAA employees.
    
    Categories of records in the system:
        Records contain name, Social Security Number, date and place of 
    birth, citizenship, position sensitivity, accession date, type and 
    number of DCAA identification, position number, organizational 
    assignment, security adjudication, clearance, eligibility, and 
    investigation data.
    
    Authority for maintenance of the system:
        5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; E.O. 10450, Security 
    Requirements for Government Employees, as amended; E.O. 12958, 
    Classified National Security Information; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).
    
    Purpose(s):
        To provide the DCAA Security Office with a ready reference of 
    security information on DCAA personnel.
        To submit data on a regular basis to the Defense Clearance and 
    Investigations Index (DCII).
        To provide the DCAA Drug Program Coordinator with a listing of 
    individuals who hold security clearances for the purpose of creating 
    the drug testing pool, from which individuals are randomly chosen for 
    drug testing.
    
    ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
    OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
        In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 
    552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained 
    therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use 
    pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
        The `Blanket Routine Uses' that appear at the beginning of DCAA's 
    compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.
    
    POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, 
    AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    STORAGE:
        Records are maintained in automated data systems.
    
    RETRIEVABILITY:
        Records are retrieved by Social Security Number or name of 
    employee.
    
    SAFEGUARDS:
        Automated records are protected by restricted access procedures. 
    Records are accessible only to authorized personnel who are properly 
    cleared and trained and who require access in connection with their 
    official duties.
    
    RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
        Records are retained in the active file until an employee separates 
    from the agency. At that time, records are moved to the inactive file, 
    retained for five years, and then deleted from the system. Hard copy 
    listings and tapes produced by this system are destroyed by burning.
    
    SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
        Security Officer, Headquarters, Defense Contract Audit Agency, 8725 
    John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219.
    
    NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
        Individuals seeking to determine whether information about 
    themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries 
    to the Security Office, Headquarters, Defense Contract Audit Agency, 
    8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219.
        Individuals must furnish name, Social Security Number, and 
    approximate date of their association with DCAA.
    
    RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
        Individuals seeking access to information about themselves 
    contained in this system should address written inquiries to the 
    Security Office, Headquarters, Defense Contract Audit Agency, 8725 John 
    J. Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219.
        Individuals must furnish name, Social Security Number, and 
    approximate date of their association with DCAA.
    
    CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
        DCAA's rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and 
    appealing initial agency determinations are published in DCAA 
    Regulation 5410.10; 32 CFR part 317; or may be obtained from the system 
    manager.
    
    RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
        Information, other than data obtained directly from individual 
    employees, is obtained by DCAA Headquarters Security and Regional 
    Office Personnel Divisions, and Federal Agencies.
    
    EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
        None.
    RDCAA 152.2
    
    SYSTEM NAME:
        Personnel Security Data Files (November 20, 1997, 62 FR 62003).
    
    CHANGES:
    * * * * *
    
    SYSTEM LOCATION:
        Delete second paragraph.
    * * * * *
    
    RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
        Delete third paragraph and replace with `Acceptable identification, 
    that is, driver's license or employing offices' identification card. 
    Visits are limited to those office (Headquarters Security Office) 
    listed in the official mailing addresses published as an appendix to 
    DCAA's compilation of record system notices.
    * * * * *
    RDCAA 152.2
    
    SYSTEM NAME:
        Personnel Security Data Files.
    
    SYSTEM LOCATION:
        Headquarters, Defense Contract Audit Agency, 725 John J. Kingman 
    Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219.
    
    CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
        All applicants for employment with Defense Contract Audit Agency 
    (DCAA); all DCAA employees; all persons hired on a contractual basis 
    by, or serving in an advisory capacity to DCAA.
    
    CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
        Section One (152.2) contains copies of individual's employment 
    applications, requests for, and approval or disapproval of, emergency 
    appointment authority; requests for security clearance; interim and 
    final security clearance certificates.
        Section Two (152.3) contains security investigative questionnaires 
    and verification of investigations conducted to determine suitability, 
    eligibility or qualifications for Federal civilian employment, 
    eligibility for assignment to sensitive duties, and access to 
    classified information.
        Section Three (152.4) contains summaries of reports of 
    investigation, internal Agency memorandums and correspondence 
    furnishing analysis of results of investigations in so far as their 
    relationship to the criteria set forth in the E.O. 10450, in the Code 
    of Federal Regulations and in Department of Defense and DCAA Directives 
    and Regulations; comments and recommendations of the WHS/CAF 
    adjudication authority with related documents, former DCAA adjudicative 
    authority documents, and determinations by the Director, DCAA.
    
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    AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
        5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; E.O. 10450, 10865, and E.O. 
    12958, Classified National Security Information; and DoD Directive 
    5105.36 (32 CFR part 387).
    
    PURPOSE(S):
        To provide a basis for requesting appropriate investigations; to 
    permit determinations on employment or retention; to authorize and 
    record access to classified information.
    
    ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
    OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
        In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 
    552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained 
    therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use 
    pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
        The `Blanket Routine Uses' that appear at the beginning of DCAA's 
    compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.
    
    POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, 
    AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    STORAGE:
        All sections are on paper records stored in file folders.
    
    RETRIEVABILITY:
        Folders are filed by file series then by organizational element 
    (DCAA headquarters or DCAA field activities) and then alphabetically by 
    last name of individual concerned.
    
    SAFEGUARDS:
        Records are stored in locked filing cabinets after normal business 
    hours. Records are accessible only to authorized personnel who are 
    properly cleared and trained and who require access in connection with 
    their official duties.
    
    RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
        Records contained in Sections One and Two pertaining to Federal 
    employees and persons furnishing services to DCAA on a contract basis 
    are destroyed upon separation of employees, and upon termination of the 
    contracts for contractor personnel. Records pertaining to applicants 
    are destroyed within one year if an appointment to DCAA is not made.
        Records contained in Section Three are maintained after separation 
    only if it contains a DCAA unfavorable personnel security 
    determination, or a DCAA favorable personnel security determination, 
    where the investigation or information upon which the determination was 
    made included significant derogatory information of the type set forth 
    in Section 2-200 and Appendix I, DCAAM 5210.1. This information shall 
    be maintained for five years from the date of determination.
    
    SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
        Security Officer, Headquarters, Defense Contract Audit Agency, 8725 
    John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219.
    
    NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
        Individuals seeking to determine whether information about 
    themselves is contained in this record system should address written 
    inquiries to the Records Administrator, Defense Contract Audit Agency, 
    8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219.
    
    RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
        Individuals seeking access to records about themselves contained in 
    this system should address written inquiries to the Records 
    Administrator, Defense Contract Audit Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman 
    Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219.
        Written requests for information should contain the full name of 
    the individual, current address and telephone number and current 
    business address.
        Acceptable identification, that is, driver's license or employing 
    offices' identification card. Visits are limited to Headquarters, 
    Defense Contract Audit Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2135, 
    Fort Belvoir VA 22060-6219.
    
    CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
        DCAA's rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and 
    appealing initial agency determinations are published in DCAA 
    Regulation 5410.10; 32 CFR part 317; or may be obtained from the system 
    manager.
    
    RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
        Security Officer and the Director of Human Resources Management 
    Division at Headquarters, DCAA; Chiefs of Human Resources Management 
    Divisions, Chiefs of Field Audit Offices and the DCAA Regional Offices 
    and the individual concerned.
    
    EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
        None.
    RDCAA 152.7
    
    SYSTEM NAME:
        Clearance Certification (November 20, 1997, 62 FR 62003).
    
    CHANGES:
    * * * * *
    
    SYSTEM LOCATION:
        Delete entry and replace with `Primary location: Security Control 
    Officers at DCAA Regional Offices and Field Audit Offices; Field 
    Detachment and Defense Contract Audit Institute (DCAI). Official 
    mailing addresses are published as an appendix to DCAA's compilation of 
    systems of records notices'
    * * * * *
    
    CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
        Place a period after `authorized' and delete the remainder of the 
    entry.
    * * * * *
    
    PURPOSE(S):
        Delete first paragraph and replace with `To maintain a record of 
    the security clearance and eligibility status of all DCAA personnel.'
    * * * * *
    
    SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
        Delete entry and replace with `Security Control Officers in DCAA 
    Regional Offices and Field Audit Offices. Official mailing addresses 
    are published as an appendix to DCAA's compilation of systems of 
    records notices.'
    * * * * *
    
    RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
        Delete entry and replace with `Regional Resource Managers at the 
    DCAA Regional Offices; Chiefs of DCAA Field Audit Offices; the Manager, 
    Defense Contract Audit Institute and the individual.'
    * * * * *
    RDCAA 152.7
    
    SYSTEM NAME:
        Clearance Certification.
    
    SYSTEM LOCATION:
        Primary location: Security Control Officers at DCAA Regional 
    Offices and Field Audit Offices; Field Detachment and Defense Contract 
    Audit Institute (DCAI). Official mailing addresses are published as an 
    appendix to DCAA's compilation of systems of records notices.
    
    CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
        All DCAA personnel employed by the Agency.
    
    CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
        Files contain interim and final security clearance and eligibility 
    certificates attesting to type of investigation conducted and degree of 
    access to classified information which is authorized.
    
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    AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
        5 U.S.C. 301, Department Regulations; E.O. 10450, 10865, and E.O. 
    12958, Classified National Security Information; and DoD Directive 
    5105.36 (32 CFR part 387).
    
    PURPOSE(S):
        To maintain a record of the security clearance and eligibility 
    status of all DCAA personnel.
        To DoD contractors to furnish notice of security clearance and 
    access authorization of DCAA employees.
    
    ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
    OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
        In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 
    552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained 
    therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use 
    pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
        The `Blanket Routine Uses' that appear at the beginning of the 
    DCAA's compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.
    
    POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, 
    AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    STORAGE:
        Paper records in file folders.
    
    RETRIEVABILITY:
        Retrieved by last name of individual concerned.
    
    SAFEGUARDS:
        Records are stored in locked filing cabinets after normal business 
    hours and stored in locked rooms or buildings. Records are accessible 
    only to those authorized personnel required to act upon a request for 
    access to classified defense information.
    
    RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
        Records pertaining to Federal employees and persons furnishing 
    services to DCAA on a contract basis are destroyed upon separation or 
    transfer of employees and upon termination of contractor personnel.
        Records of individuals transferring within DCAA are transferred to 
    security control office of gaining element for maintenance.
    
    SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
        Security Control Officers in DCAA Regional Offices and Field Audit 
    Offices. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to 
    DCAA's compilation of systems of records notices.
    
    NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
        Individuals seeking to determine whether information about 
    themselves is contained in this record system should address written 
    inquiries to the Records Administrator, Defense Contract Audit Agency, 
    8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219.
    
    RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
        Individuals seeking access to records about themselves contained in 
    this record system should address written inquiries to the Records 
    Administrator, Defense Contract Audit Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman 
    Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219.
        The request should contain the full name of the individual, current 
    address and telephone number, and current business address.
        Personal visits may be made but are limited to those offices 
    (Regional Offices) listed in DCAA's official mailing addresses 
    published as an appendix to DCAA's compilation of systems of records 
    notices. In personal visits, the individual should be able to provide 
    acceptable identification, that is, driver's license or employing 
    offices' identification card.
    
    CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
        DCAA's rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and 
    appealing initial agency determinations are published in DCAA 
    Regulation 5410.10; 32 CFR part 317; or may be obtained from the system 
    manager.
    
    RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
        Regional Resource Managers at the DCAA Regional Offices; Chiefs of 
    DCAA Field Audit Offices; the Manager, Defense Contract Audit Institute 
    and the individual.
    
    EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
        None.
    RDCAA 160.5
    
    SYSTEM NAME:
        Travel Orders (November 20, 1997, 62 FR 62003).
    * * * * *
    
    CHANGES:
    * * * * *
    
    SYSTEM LOCATION:
        Delete entry and replace with Headquarters, Defense Contract Audit 
    Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-
    6219; DCAA Regional Offices; and field audit offices, whose addresses 
    may be obtained from their cognizant regional office. Official mailing 
    addresses are published as an appendix to the agency's compilation of 
    record system notices.
    * * * * *
    
    SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
        Delete entry and replace with `Assistant Director, Resources, 
    Headquarters, Defense Contract Audit Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, 
    Suite 2135, For Belvoir, VA 22060-6219; Regional Directors, DCAA; and 
    Chiefs of Field Audit Offices, whose addresses may be obtained from 
    their cognizant regional office. Official mailing addresses are 
    published as an appendix to the agency's compilation of record system 
    notices.'
    * * * * *
    RDCAA 160.5
    
    SYSTEM NAME:
        Travel Orders.
    
    SYSTEM LOCATION:
        Headquarters, Defense Contract Audit Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman 
    Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219; DCAA Regional Offices; 
    and field audit offices, whose addresses may be obtained from their 
    cognizant regional office. Official mailing addresses are published as 
    an appendix to the agency's compilation of record system notices.
    
    CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
        Any DCAA employee who performs official travel.
    
    CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
        File contains individual's orders directing or authorizing official 
    travel to include approval for transportation of automobiles, documents 
    relating to dependents travel, bills of lading, vouchers, contracts, 
    and any other documents pertinent to the individual's official travel.
    
    AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
        10 U.S.C. 133 and DoD Directive 5105.36 which is published in 32 
    CFR Part 357.
    
    PURPOSE(S):
        To document all entitlements, authorizations, and paperwork 
    associated with an employee's official travel.
    
    ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
    OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
        In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 
    552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained 
    therein may specifically be disclosed outside the
    
    [[Page 26951]]
    
    DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
        The `Blanket Routine Uses' that appear at the beginning of DCAA's 
    compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.
    
    POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, 
    AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    STORAGE:
        Paper records in file folders.
    
    RETRIEVABILITY:
        By fiscal year and alphabetically by surname. May be filed in 
    numerical sequence by travel order number.
    
    SAFEGUARDS:
        Under control of office staff during duty hours. Building and/or 
    office locked and/or guarded during nonduty hours.
    
    RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
        Records are destroyed after four years.
    
    SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
        Assistant Director, Resources, Headquarters, Defense Contract Audit 
    Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-
    6219; Regional Directors, DCAA; and Chiefs of Field Audit Offices, 
    whose addresses may be obtained from their cognizant regional office. 
    Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to the agency's 
    compilation of record system notices.
    
    NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
        Individuals seeking to determine whether information about 
    themselves is contained in this record system should address written 
    inquiries to the Records Administrator, Defense Contract Audit Agency, 
    8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219.
    
    RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
        Individuals seeking access to records about themselves contained in 
    this record system should address written inquiries to the Records 
    Administrator, Defense Contract Audit Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman 
    Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219.
        The request should contain the full name of the individual, current 
    address and telephone number, and current business address.
        Personal visits may be made to those offices listed in DCAA's 
    official mailing addresses published as an appendix to DCAA's 
    compilation of record system notices. In personal visits the individual 
    should be able to provide acceptable identification, that is, driver's 
    license or employing office's identification card.
    
    CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
        DCAA's rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and 
    appealing initial agency determinations are published in DCAA 
    Regulation 5410.10; 32 CFR part 317; or may be obtained from the system 
    manager.
    
    RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
        Administrative offices; personnel offices; servicing payroll 
    offices; employee.
    
    EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
        None.
    RDCAA 240.3
    
    SYSTEM NAME:
        Legal Opinions (November 20, 1997, 62 FR 62003).
    
    CHANGES:
    * * * * *
    
    CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
        Add ``or legal representation'' after ``opinion''.
    * * * * *
    
    RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
        Change ``five years'' to ``six years''.
    RDCAA 240.3
    
    SYSTEM NAME:
        Legal Opinions.
    
    SYSTEM LOCATION:
        Office of General Counsel, Headquarters, Defense Contact Audits 
    Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-
    6219.
    
    CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
        Any DCAA employee who files a complaint, with regard to personnel 
    issues, that requires a legal opinion or legal representation for 
    resolution.
    
    CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
        Fraud files contain interoffice memorandums, citations used in 
    determining legal opinion, in some cases copies of investigations 
    (FBI), copies of Agency determinations.
        EEO files contain initial appeal, copies of interoffice 
    memorandums, testimony at EEO hearings, copy of Agency determinations. 
    Citations used in determining legal opinions.
        Grievance files contain correspondence relating to DCAA employees 
    filing grievances regarding leave, removals, resignations, suspensions, 
    disciplinary actions, travel, citations used in determining legal 
    opinion, Agency determinations.
        MSPB Appeal files contain interoffice memorandums, citations used 
    in determining the legal position, statements of witnesses, pleadings, 
    briefs, MSPB decisions, notices of judicial appeals, litigation reports 
    and correspondence with the Department of Justice.
        Award files contain correspondence relating to DCAA employee 
    awards, suggestion elevations, citations used for legal determinations, 
    Agency determination.
        Security Violation files contain interoffice correspondence 
    relating to DCAA employee security violations, citations used in 
    determinations, Agency determination.
    
    AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
        5 U.S.C. chapters 43, 51, and 75; 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental 
    Regulations; and the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978.
    
    PURPOSE(S):
        To maintain a historical reference for matters of legal precedence 
    within DCAA to ensure consistency of action and the legal sufficiency 
    of personnel actions.
    
    ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
    OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
        In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 
    552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained 
    therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use 
    pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
        The ``Blanket Routine Uses'' that appear at the beginning of DCAA's 
    compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.
    
    POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, 
    AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    STORAGE:
        Paper records in file folders.
    
    RETRIEVABILITY:
        Primary filing system is by subject; within subjects, files are 
    alphabetical by subject, corporation, name of individual.
    
    SAFEGUARDS:
        Under staff supervision during duty hours; security guards are 
    provided during nonduty hours.
    
    RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
        These files are for permanent retention. They are retained in 
    active files for six years and retired to Washington National Records 
    Center.
    
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    SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
        Counsel, Headquarters, Defense Contract Audit Agency, 8725 John J. 
    Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219.
    
    NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
        Individuals seeking to determine whether information about 
    themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries 
    to the Records Administrator, Defense Contract Audit Agency, 8725 John 
    J. Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219.
    
    RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
        Individuals seeking access to information about themselves 
    contained in this system should address written inquiries to the 
    Records Administrator, Defense Contract Audit Agency, 8725 John J. 
    Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219.
        Written requests for information should contain the full name of 
    the individual, current address and telephone number.
        Personal visits are limited to those offices (Headquarters and 
    Regional offices) listed in the appendix to the agency's compilation of 
    systems of records notices. For personal visits, the individual should 
    be able to provide some acceptable identification, that is driver's 
    license or employing office's identification card and give some verbal 
    information that could be verified with ``case'' folder.
    
    CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
        DCAA's rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and 
    appealing initial agency determinations are published in DCAA 
    Regulation 5410.10; 32 CFR part 317; or may be obtained from the system 
    manager.
    
    RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
        Correspondence from individual's supervisor, DCAA employees, former 
    employers, between DCAA staff members, and between DCAA and other 
    Federal agencies.
    
    EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
        None.
    RDCAA 240.5
    
    SYSTEM NAME:
        Standards of Conduct, Conflict of Interest (November 20, 1997, 62 
    FR 62003).
    
    CHANGES:
    * * * * *
    
    RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
        Change ``five years'' to ``six years''.
    * * * * *
    RDCAA 240.5
    
    SYSTEM NAME:
        Standards of Conduct, Conflict of Interest.
    
    SYSTEM LOCATION:
        Office of General Counsel, Headquarters, Defense Contract Audit 
    Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-
    6219.
    
    CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
        Any DCAA employee who has accepted gratituties from contractors or 
    who has business, professional or financial interests that would 
    indicate a conflict between their private interests and those related 
    to their duties and responsibilities as DCAA personnel. Any DCAA 
    employee who is a member or officer of an organization that is 
    incompatible with their official government position, using public 
    office for private gain, or affecting adversely the confidence of the 
    public in the integrity of the Government. Any DCAA employee who has 
    requested an ethics opinion regarding the propriety of future actions 
    on their part.
    
    CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
        Office of the General Counsel--Files contain documents and 
    background material on any
        Office of the General Counsel Files contain documents and 
    background material on any apparent or potential conflict of interest 
    or acceptance of gratuities by DCAA personnel. Correspondence may 
    involve interoffice memorandums, correspondence between former DCAA 
    employees and Headquarters staff members, citations used in legal 
    determinations and Agency determinations.
    
    Authority for maintenance of the system:
        5. U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations: DoD 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics 
    Regulation (JER); and E.O. 12731.
    
    Purpose(s):
        To provide a historical reference file of cases that are of 
    precedential value to ensure equality of treatment of individuals in 
    like circumstances.
    
    Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories 
    of users and the purposes of such uses:
        In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 
    552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained 
    therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use 
    pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
        The ``Blanket Routine Uses'' that appear at the beginning of DCAA's 
    compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.
    
    Policies and Practices for Storing, Retrieving, Accessing, Retaining, 
    and Disposing of Records in the System:
    Storage:
        Paper records in file folders.
    
    Retrievability:
        Primary filing system is by subject, within subject, files are 
    alphabetical by subject, corporation, name of individual.
    
    Safeguards:
        Under staff supervision during duty hours; buildings have security 
    guards during nonduty hours.
    
    Retention and Disposal:
        These files are for permanent retention. They are retained in 
    active files for six years and then retired to Washington National 
    Records Center.
    
    System Manager(s) and Address:
        General Counsel Headquarters, Defense Contract Audit Agency, 8725 
    John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219.
    
    Notification Procedure:
        Individuals seeking to determine whether information about 
    themselves is contained in this system should address written inquires 
    to the Records Administrator, Defense Contract Audit Agency, 8725 John 
    J. Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219.
    
    Record Access Procedures:
        Individuals seeking access to information about themselves 
    contained in this system should address written inquiries to the 
    Records Administrator, Defense Contract Audit Agency, 8725 John J. 
    Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219.
        The request should contain the full name of the individual, current 
    address and telephone number.
        Personal visits may be made to the above address. In personal 
    visits, the individual should be able to provide acceptable 
    identification, that is, driver's license or employing offices' 
    identification card, and give some verbal information that can be 
    verified with ``case'' folder.
    
    Contesting Record Procedures:
        DCAA's rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and 
    appealing initial agency determination are published in DCAA Regulation 
    5410.10; 32 CFR part 317; or may be obtained from the system manger.
    
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    Record Source Categories:
        Correspondence from individual's supervisor, DCAA employees, former 
    employees, between DCAA staff members, and between DCAA and other 
    Federal agencies.
    
    Exemptions Claimed for the System:
        None.
    
    [FR Doc. 99-12389 Filed 5-17-99; 8:45 am]
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Document Information

Effective Date:
6/17/1999
Published:
05/18/1999
Department:
Defense Contract Audit Agency
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice to amend and delete records systems.
Document Number:
99-12389
Dates:
The actions will be effective on June 17, 1999, unless comments are received that would result in a contrary determination.
Pages:
26947-26953 (7 pages)
PDF File:
99-12389.pdf