[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 87 (Friday, May 3, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19942-19943]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-10839]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of
Authority; Health Resources and Services Administration
Part H, Chapter HB (Health Resources and Services Administration)
of the Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of
Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (47 FR 38409-
24, August 31, 1982, as amended most recently at 61 FR 13503, dated
March 27, 1996) is amended to reflect the following changes in the
Bureau of Health Resources Development.
Under Section HB-20, Organization and Functions, amend the
functional statements for the Bureau of Health Resources Development
(HBB) as follows:
1. Delete the Information Resources Staff, Office of the Director,
BHRD (HBB1), functional statement in its entirety.
2. Establish the Office of Information Technology Management
(HBB16), and enter the functional statement as follows:
Office of Information Technology Management (HBB16)
The Office of Information Technology Management (OITM): (1)
Develops, reviews and implements policies and procedures to promote
improved ADP and information resources management capabilities,
practices and clearances throughout BHRD; (2) develops and coordinates
BHRD-wide plans and budgets for the management of information
technology and services,
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including centralized data processing, office automation, and
telecommunications; (3) develops and recommends policies and procedures
relating to information resources management and support services; (4)
plans, manages, administers and coordinates BHRD microcomputer systems,
including all required linkages to networks inside and outside BHRD,
including mainframe systems; (5) manages and coordinates state-of-the-
art information science technology and provides technical advice,
consultation, and assistance in information resources management and
the use of ADP resources; (6) develops and coordinates the
implementation of information resources management with other HRSA
Bureaus; (8) analyzes the Bureau's need for information systems and
performs planning, feasibility, utility, practicality, cost/benefit,
and impact studies preceding any new or major inter- or intra-Agency
systems development or acquisition; (9) manages ADP clearance,
purchase, installation, and maintenance of all BHRD hardware and
software packages; (10) provides a full range of automated data
processing activities to assist in the production of meaningful and
timely information for Bureau management and its decision-making
processes; (11) provides technical assistance and consultation on
computer systems design, development, and operation to components
within the Bureau and regional offices; (12) evaluates state-of-the-art
hardware and software systems to test their applicability and cost
effectiveness for use by BHRD program staff; (13) designs, develops,
and carries out special studies and/or evaluations of Bureau programs
requiring advanced computer applications, programming skills, and
microcomputer-mainframe interaction; (14) performs liaison with HRSA
IRM staff with respect to information systems policy and security
issues, and other ADP concerns with HRSA, PHS or Department
implications; (15) manages property and equipment management
activities; and (16) oversees and directs telecommunications activities
and services.
Delegations of Authority
All delegations and re-delegations of authorities to officers and
employees of the Bureau of Health Resources Development which were in
effect immediately prior to the effective date of this reorganization
will be continued in effect in them or their successors, pending
further re-delegation, provided they are consistent with this
reorganization.
This reorganization is will be effective upon date of signature.
Dated: April 22, 1996.
Ciro V. Sumaya,
Administrator, Health Resources and Services Administration.
[FR Doc. 96-10839 Filed 5-2-96; 8:45 am]
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