[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 148 (Friday, August 1, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41458-41460]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-20393]
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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). Notice is given that Chapter S8 for the Office of
the Inspector General (OIG) is being amended to reflect organizational
and internal functional realignments within the Office of the Inspector
General (S8). The functional realignments affect the Office of
Investigations (OI) (S8B), the Office of Audit (OA) (S8C) and the
Office of Management Services (OMS) (S8G). Due to the realignments, the
subordinate divisional structures will be altered for the following two
main offices: the Office of Investigations and the Office of Audit.
Notice is further given that a new office, the Office of Operations
(S8J), will be established. The changes are as follows:
Section S8.10 The Office of the Inspector General--(Organization)
Establish:
H. The Office of Operations (OP) (S8J).
Section S8.20 The Office of the Inspector General--(Functions)
B. The Deputy Inspector General (S8).
Delete last sentence.
Amend to read as follows:
E. The Office of Audit (OA) (S8C) conducts comprehensive financial
and performance audits of SSA's programs and makes recommendations to
ensure that program objectives are achieved effectively and
efficiently. Financial audits, required by the Chief Financial
Officers' Act of 1990, assess whether SSA's financial statements fairly
present the Agency's financial position, results of operations and cash
flow. Performance audits review the economy, efficiency and
effectiveness of SSA's programs. The OA also conducts short-term
management and program evaluations focused on issues of concern to SSA,
the Congress and the general public. Evaluations often focus on
identifying and recommending ways to prevent and minimize program fraud
and inefficiency, rather than detecting problems after they occur.
F. The Office of Management Services (OMS) (S8G) provides staff
assistance to the Inspector General (IG) and Deputy Inspector General.
OMS formulates and assists the IG with the execution of the OIG budget
and confers with the Office of the Commissioner, the Office of
Management and Budget and the Congress on budget matters. The office is
responsible for the OIG Hotline; which plans, conducts, directs and
assists criminal investigations of alleged violations of the Social
Security laws; and manages and maintains the OIG Allegation Management
System (AMS) data base for all allegations reported to the OIG
nationwide. OMS conducts management analyses and establishes and
coordinates general management policies of the OIG. This office serves
as the OIG liaison on personnel management and other administrative and
management policies and practices, as well as on equal employment
opportunity and civil rights matters. This office is also responsible
for the development, design and redesign of major automated systems
throughout the Office of the Inspector General.
Establish:
H. The Office of Operations (OP)(S8J) is responsible for and
coordinates the OIG's strategic planning function and the development
and implementation of performance measures required by the Government
Performance and Results Act; public affairs; interagency activities;
OIG reporting requirements and publications; and responses to
Congressional inquiries.
Section S8B.10 The Office of Investigations--(Organization)
Retitle:
D. ``The Special Operations Division (SOD) (S8BA)'' to ``The
Strategic Enforcement Division (SED) (S8BA).''
Delete:
E. The Headquarters Operations Division (HOD) (S8BB).
Establish:
E. The Enforcement Operations Division (EOD) (S8BC).
F. The Special Inquiries Division (SID) (S8BE).
G. The New York Field Division (NYFD) (S8BG).
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H. The Boston Field Division (BFD) (S8BH).
I. The Washington, D.C. Field Division (WFD) (S8BJ).
J. The Atlanta Field Division (AFD) (S8BK).
K. The Tampa Field Division (TFD) (S8BL).
L. The Chicago Field Division (CFD) (S8BM).
M. The Los Angeles Field Division (LAFD) (S8BN).
N. The Dallas Field Division (DFD) (S8BP).
Section S8B.20 The Office of Investigations--(Functions)
B. The Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (S8B).
Delete the second sentence.
Retitle:
D. ``The Special Operations Division (SOD) (S8BA)'' to 'The
Strategic Enforcement Division (SED) (S8BA).''
Delete in its entirety.
E. The Headquarters Operations Division (HOD) (S8BB).
Establish:
E. The Enforcement Operations Division (EOD) (S8BC) is responsible
for the administration, training, policy development and oversight of
the investigative operations conducted by components within the OI.
1. The division provides liaison with other law enforcement
agencies and the SSA components that require assistance; or the EOD
provides assistance to the OI investigative offices.
2. The division prepares reports and develops projects which
respond to requests and requirements established by the Inspector
General, SSA organizations, or the Congress.
F. The Special Inquiries Division (SID) (S8BE) is responsible for
conducting criminal, civil and administrative investigations involving
employee misconduct and fraud related to Social Security programs and
operations. Included in the division's responsibilities are
investigations of OIG employees, including the OI Special Agents.
Investigations conducted by the division may lead to criminal
convictions, civil monetary penalties, or administrative sanctions.
G. The New York Field Division (NYFD) (S8BG) is responsible for
conducting criminal, civil and administrative investigations of fraud
involving Social Security programs and operations within the designated
geographic area. Investigative efforts by the division lead to criminal
convictions, civil monetary penalties, or administrative sanctions.
H. The Boston Field Division (BFD) (S8BH) is responsible for
conducting criminal, civil and administrative investigations of fraud
involving Social Security programs and operations within the designated
geographic area. Investigative efforts by the division lead to criminal
convictions, civil monetary penalties, or administrative sanctions.
I. The Washington, D.C. Field Division (WFD) (S8BJ) is responsible
for conducting criminal, civil and administrative investigations of
fraud involving Social Security programs and operations within the
designated geographic area. Investigative efforts by the division lead
to criminal convictions, civil monetary penalties, or administrative
sanctions.
J. The Atlanta Field Division (AFD) (S8BK) is responsible for
conducting criminal, civil and administrative investigations of fraud
involving Social Security programs and operations within the designated
geographic area. Investigative efforts by the division lead to criminal
convictions, civil monetary penalties, or administrative sanctions.
K. The Tampa Field Division (TFD) (S8BL) is responsible for
conducting criminal, civil and administrative investigations of fraud
involving Social Security programs and operations within the designated
geographic area. Investigative efforts by the division lead to criminal
convictions, civil monetary penalties, or administrative sanctions.
L. The Chicago Field Division (CFD) (S8BM) is responsible for
conducting criminal, civil and administrative investigations of fraud
involving Social Security programs and operations within the designated
geographic area. Investigative efforts by the division lead to criminal
convictions, civil monetary penalties, or administrative sanctions.
M. The Los Angeles Field Division (LAFD) (S8BN) is responsible for
conducting criminal, civil and administrative investigations of fraud
involving Social Security programs and operations within the designated
geographic area. Investigative efforts by the division lead to criminal
convictions, civil monetary penalties, or administrative sanctions.
N. The Dallas Field Division (DFD) (S8BP) is responsible for
conducting criminal, civil and administrative investigations of fraud
involving Social Security programs and operations within the designated
geographic area. Investigative efforts by the division lead to criminal
convictions, civil monetary penalties, or administrative sanctions.
Section S8C.00 The Office of Audit--(Mission):
Amend to read as follows:
The Office of Audit (OA) (S8C) conducts comprehensive financial and
performance audits of SSA's programs and makes recommendations to
ensure that program objectives are achieved effectively and
efficiently. Financial audits, required by the Chief Financial
Officers' Act of 1990, assess whether SSA's financial statements fairly
present the Agency's financial position, results of operations and cash
flow. Performance audits review the economy, efficiency and
effectiveness of SSA's programs. The OA also conducts short-term
management and program evaluations focused on issues of concern to SSA,
the Congress and the general public. Evaluations often focus on
identifying and recommending ways to prevent and minimize program fraud
and inefficiency, rather than detecting problems after they occur.
Section S8C.10 The Office of Audit--(Organization):
Delete:
D. The Central Operations Division (COD) (S8CA).
Reletter:
``E'' to ``D.''
Delete:
F. The Program Audits Division (PAD) (S8CC).
Establish:
E. The Eastern Program Audit Division (EPAD) (S8CE).
F. The Northern Program Audit Division (NPAD) (S8CG).
G. The Western Program Audit Division (WPAD) (S8CH).
H. The Systems and Financial Audit Division (SFAD) (S8CJ).
Section S8C.20 The Office of Audit--(Functions):
C. The Immediate Office of the Assistant Inspector General for
Audit.
Amend to read as follows:
1. Develops audit and evaluation policies, procedures, standards
and instructions for all OIG audit and evaluation activities performed
by, or on behalf of, or conforming with SSA programs, grants, contracts
or operations, complying with generally accepted Government auditing
standards; President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency inspection
standards; and other legal, regulatory and administrative requirements.
2. Develops policies and procedures for an internal quality
assurance system to provide reasonable assurance that applicable laws,
regulations, procedures, standards and other requirements are followed
in all audit activities performed by, or on behalf of, SSA.
Delete in its entirety:
D. The Central Operations Division (COD) (S8CA).
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Reletter:
``E'' to ``D.''
D. The Evaluations and Technical Services Division (ETSD).
Amend to read as follows:
1. The division performs and reports on the results of reviews of
SSA performance monitoring.
Add:
4. The division audits and evaluates SSA's efforts to ensure
payment accuracy for Old-Age and Survivors Insurance, Disability
Insurance, and Supplemental Security Income programs.
Delete in its entirety.
F. The Program Audits Division (PAD) (S8CC).
Establish:
E. The Eastern Program Audit Division (EPAD) (S8CE) plans,
conducts, oversees and reports findings concerning several Social
Security issue areas.
1. The primary responsibilities include Enumeration; Operations;
and General Management Audits.
2. The division may also assist other PADs in additional issue
areas, such as those concerning representative payees or aliens.
F. The Northern Program Audit Division (NPAD) (S8CG) plans,
conducts, oversees and reports findings concerning several Social
Security issue areas.
1. The primary responsibilities include Earnings; Supplemental
Security Income; Program Service Centers' operations; Teleservice
Centers' operations; and Disability.
2. The division may also assist other PADs in additional issue
areas, such as those concerning representative payees or aliens.
G. The Western Program Audit Division (WPAD) (S8CH) plans,
conducts, oversees and reports findings concerning several Social
Security issue areas.
1. The primary responsibilities include Retirement and Survivors
Insurance; Disability Determination Services' delivery and the Office
of Hearings and Appeals.
2. The division may also assist other PADs in additional issue
areas, such as those concerning representative payees or aliens.
H. The Systems and Financial Audit Division (SFAD) (S8CJ) plans,
conducts, oversees and reports on the results of audits of the
Centralized Automated Systems and Agency financial statements.
1. The division is responsible for general and application controls
in SSA's automated data processing systems and for reviews of the
operational efficiency of SSA's data processing operations.
2. The division also focuses on financial management, as defined in
the Chief Financial Officers' Act of 1990, to include audits of
accounting and financial reporting, financial systems, asset
management, information resource management, budget execution and
internal controls.
3. The division is also responsible for finance contracts and
Disability Determination Services' administrative costs.
Section S8G.00 The Office of Management Services--(Mission)
Amend to read as follows:
The Office of Management Services (OMS) (S8G) provides staff
assistance to the Inspector General (IG) and Deputy Inspector General.
OMS formulates and assists the IG with the execution of the OIG budget
and confers with the Office of the Commissioner, the Office of
Management and Budget and the Congress on budget matters. The office is
responsible for the OIG Hotline; which plans, conducts, directs and
assists criminal investigations of alleged violations of the Social
Security laws; and manages and maintains the OIG Allegation Management
System (AMS) data base for all allegations reported to the OIG
nationwide. OMS conducts management analyses and establishes and
coordinates general management policies of the OIG. This office serves
as the OIG liaison on personnel management and other administrative and
management policies and practices, as well as on equal employment
opportunity and civil rights matters. This Office is also responsible
for the development, design and redesign of major automated systems
throughout the Office of the Inspector General.
Section S8G.20 The Office of Management Services--(Functions)
B. The Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Management Services
(S8G)
Add:
1. Oversees all of the facility management functions; and serves as
the liaison on personnel management and coordinates other
administrative and management policies and practices. Assists the AIGMS
with the formulation and execution of the OIG budget and negotiates and
coordinates with the Commissioner's office, the Office of Management
and Budget and the Congress on budget matters.
2. Manages the OIG Hotline; which plans, conducts, directs, and
assists criminal investigations of alleged violations of the Social
Security laws.
3. Manages the development, design and redesign of major automated
systems throughout the OIG; also manages and maintains the OIG AMS data
base for all allegations reported to the OIG Hotline. Works with SSA in
providing technical support to all OIG employees.
Add Subchapter:
Subchapter S8J--Office of Operations
S8J.00 Mission
S8J.10 Organization
S8J.20 Functions
Section S8J.00 The Office of Operations--(Mission)
The Office of Operations (S8J) is responsible for and coordinates
the OIG's strategic planning function and the development and
implementation of performance measures required by the Government
Performance and Results Act; public affairs; interagency activities;
OIG reporting requirements and publications; and responses to
Congressional inquiries.
Section S8J.10 The Office of Operations--(Organization)
The Office of Operations (S8J), under the leadership of the
Assistant Inspector General for Operations, includes:
A. The Assistant Inspector General for Operations (S8J).
B. The Immediate Office of the Assistant Inspector General for
Operations (S8J).
Section S8J.20 The Office of Operations--(Functions)
A. The Assistant Inspector General for Operations (S8J) is directly
responsible to the Inspector General for carrying out the Office of
Operations' (OP's) mission and providing general supervision to the
major components of OP.
B. The Immediate Office of the Assistant Inspector General for
Operations (S8J) provides the Assistant Inspector General, IG, and DIG
with staff assistance on the full range of their responsibilities.
Dated: July 15, 1997.
David C. Williams,
Inspector General, Social Security Administration.
[FR Doc. 97-20393 Filed 7-31-97; 8:45 am]
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