99-13778. Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 104 (Tuesday, June 1, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29378-29379]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-13778]


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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION


Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority

    This statement amends Part S of the Statement of the Organization, 
Functions and Delegations of Authority which covers the Social Security 
Administration (SSA). Chapter S1 covers the Office of the Deputy 
Commissioner, Finance, Assessment and Management. Notice is given that 
Subchapter S1N, the Office of Financial Policy and Operations, is being 
amended. The Division of Systems Security (S1NA6) within the Office of 
Financial Policy and Standards (S1NA) is being elevated to an office-
level component. The changes are as follows:
    Section S1N.10  The Office of Financial Policy and Operations--
(Organization):

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    D. The Office of Financial Policy and Systems Design (S1NA).
    Delete:
    3. The Division of Systems Security (S1NA6). Renumber ``4'' to 
``3.''
    Section S1N.20  The Office of Financial Policy and Operations--
(Functions):
    D. The Office of Financial Policy and Systems Design (S1NA).
    Delete in its entirety:
    3. The Division of Systems Security (S1NA6). Renumber ``4'' to 
``3.''
    Section S1N.10  The Office of Financial Policy and Operations--
(Organization):
    Establish:
    G. The Office of Systems Security (S1NG).
    Section S1N.20  The Office of Financial Policy and Operations--
(Functions):
    Establish:
    G. The Office of Systems Security (S1NG) directs, coordinates and 
manages SSA's overall information systems security program. This 
includes the development of SSA's security policy requirements and 
procedures, the effective implementation of other governing directives 
in the area of security, the administration of an effective access 
control program and an onsite review program. It provides educational 
training and awareness programs to management and employees on security 
policy/requirements; serves as the Agency focal point for day-to-day 
contact with the Office of Inspector General on matters of fraud, waste 
and abuse; and provides direction and guidance to the Agency's 
component and regional security officers.
    The Office is also responsible for developing and implementing 
security requirements/safeguards for SSA's State information exchange 
program.

    Dated: May 21, 1999.
Paul D. Barnes,
Deputy Commissioner for Human Resources.
[FR Doc. 99-13778 Filed 5-28-99; 8:45 am]
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