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(2) Office of Planning and Evaluation
(RA51);
(3) Office of Health Information
Technology & Quality (RA52);
(4) Office of Policy Analysis (RA53);
and
(5) Office of Data Management and
Research (RA54).
Dated: February 15, 2010.
Leslie Kux,
Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
Section RA5–20, Functions
(1) Delete the functional statement for
the Office of Planning, Analysis and
Evaluation (RA5) and replace in its
entirety; (2) establish the Office Policy
Analysis (RS53); (3) establish the Office
of Data Management and Research
(RA54); and renames the Division of
Health Information Technology and
Quality (RA52) as the Office of Health
Information Technology and Quality
(RA52).
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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 (HHS), Health Resources and
Services Administration (HRSA) (60 FR
56605, as amended November 6, 1995;
as last amended at 75 FR 391–404 dated
January 5, 2010).
This notice reflects organizational
changes in the Health Resources and
Services Administration. Specifically,
this notice establishes the Office of
Policy Analysis (RA53) and the Office of
Data Management and Research (RA54)
within the Office of Planning, Analysis
and Evaluation (RA5); renames the
Division of Health Information
Technology and Quality (RA52) as the
Office of Health Information Technology
and Quality (RA52); establishes the
Division of Workforce Development
(RB44) within the Office of Management
(RB4); and renames the Division of
Policy Review and Coordination as the
Division of Policy and Information
Coordination (RB41) within the Office
of Management (RB4).
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Chapter RA5—Office of Planning,
Analysis and Evaluation
Section RA5–10, Organization
Delete in its entirety and replace with
the following:
The Office of Planning, Analysis and
Evaluation (RA5) is headed by the
Director, Office of Planning, Analysis
and Evaluation, within the Office of the
Administrator, Health Resources and
Services Administration, who reports
directly to the Administrator. The Office
of Planning, Analysis and Evaluation
includes the following components:
(1) Immediate Office of the Director
(RA5);
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budgetary data with regard to planning
guidelines; (7) develops and produces
performance reports required under the
Government Performance and
Accountability Report and OMB; (8)
conducts the public use reports
clearance function; and (9) conducts,
guides, and/or participates in
evaluations studies and prepares reports
on HRSA program efficiencies.
Office of Planning, Analysis and
Evaluation (RA5)
(1) Provides Agency-wide leadership
for policy development, data collection
and management, major analytic
activities, research, and evaluation: (2)
develops HRSA-wide policies; (3)
coordinates the Agency’s strategic
planning process; (4) conducts and
coordinates analyses, evaluation and
research; (5) coordinates the Agency’s
intergovernmental activities; (6)
maintains liaison between the
Administrator, other OPDIVs, Office of
the Secretary staff components, and
other Departments on critical matters
involving analysis of program policy
undertaken in the Agency; (7) prepares
policy analysis papers and planning
documents as required; (8) analyzes
budgetary data with regard to planning
guidelines; (9) collaborates with the
Office of Operations in the development
of budgets, performance plans, and
other administration reporting
requirements; (10) conducts and/or
guides the Agency’s research and
program evaluation; (11) provides
leadership in the development of
policies on health information
technology and quality; and (12)
provides support for the Department’s
Medical Claims Review Panel.
Office of Health Information
Technology & Quality (RA52)
(1) Provides support, policy direction,
and leadership for HRSA’s health
quality efforts; (2) serves as the focal
point for developing policy to promote
the coordination and advancement of
health information technology,
including telehealth, to HRSA’s
programs, including the use of
electronic health record systems; (3)
develops an Agency-wide health
information technology and telehealth
strategy for HRSA; (4) assists HRSA
components in program-level health
information technology and health
quality efforts; (5) ensures successful
dissemination of appropriate
information technology advances, such
as electronic health records systems, to
HRSA programs; (6) works
collaboratively with States, foundations,
national organizations, private sector
providers, as well as departmental
agencies and other Federal departments
in order to promote the adoption of
health information technology and
health quality policy; (7) ensures the
health information technology policy
and activities of HRSA are coordinated
with those of other HHS components;
(8) assesses the impact of health
information technology and quality
initiatives in the community, especially
for the uninsured, underserved, and
special needs populations; (9) translates
technological advances in health
information technology to HRSA’s
programs; (10) provides guidance in
using the results of the medical claims
review process to HRSA programs to
improve quality; and (11) provides
support for the Department’s Medical
Claims Review Panel.
Office of Planning and Evaluation
(RA51)
(1) Provides leadership in the
development of the long-term Agencywide strategic plan; (2) participates with
HRSA organizations in developing
strategic plans for their component; (3)
conducts major program evaluation
efforts; (4) provides advice and
assistance to program-level HRSA
components in the design and conduct
of evaluations; (5) develops annual
performance plans; (6) analyzes
Office of Policy Analysis (RA53)
(1) Serves as the principal Agency
resource for policy analysis; (2) analyzes
issues arising from legislation, budget
proposals, regulatory actions, and other
program or policy actions; (3) serves as
focal point within HRSA for analysis of
healthcare payment systems and
financing issues; (4) collaborates with
HHS Agencies to examine the impact of
Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s
Health Insurance Program (CHIP) on
HRSA grantees and safety net providers;
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(5) provides Agency leadership
guidance on policy development; (6)
serves as a resource of information and
institutional knowledge for the Agency;
(7) coordinates the Agency’s
participation in Healthy People, and
other Department and Federal
initiatives; (8) coordinates the Agency’s
intergovernmental activities, including:
Providing the Administrator with a
single point of contact on all activities
related to important State and local
government, stakeholder association,
and interest group activities;
coordinating Agency cross-Bureau
cooperative agreements and activities
with organizations such as the National
Governors Association, National
Conference of State Legislature,
Association of State and Territorial
Health Officials, National Association of
Counties, and National Association of
County and City Health Officials;
interacting with various commissions
such as the Delta Regional Authority,
Appalachian Regional Commission, and
on Denali Commission; and serving as
the primary liaison to Department
intergovernmental staff; and (9) prepares
policy analysis papers and other
planning documents as required.
Office of Data Management and
Research (RA54)
(1) Serves as the principal source of
leadership and advice on program
information and research; (2) analyzes
and coordinates the Agency’s need for
information and data for use in the
management and direction of Agency
programs; (3) manages an Agency-wide
information and data group as well as
an Agency-wide research group; (4)
maintains an inventory of HRSA
databases; (5) provides technical
assistance to HRSA staff in database
development, maintenance, analysis,
and distribution; (6) promotes the
availability of HRSA data through websites and other on-line applications; (7)
conducts, oversees, and fosters high
quality research across HRSA
programmatic interests; (8) develops an
annual research agenda for the Agency;
(9) conducts, leads, and/or participates
with HRSA staff in the development of
research and demonstration projects;
(10) coordinates HRSA participation in
institutional review boards and the
protection of human subjects; and (11)
manages HRSA activity related to the
Paperwork Reduction Act and other
OMB policies.
Section RA5–30, Delegations of
Authority
All delegations of authority and redelegations of authority made to HRSA
officials that were in effect immediately
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prior to this reorganization, and that are
consistent with this reorganization,
shall continue in effect pending further
re-delegation.
Chapter RB4—Office of Management
Section RB4–10, Organization
Delete in its entirety and replace with
the following:
The Office of Management (RB4) is
headed by the Director, Office of
Management within the Office of
Operations, Health Resources and
Services Administration, who reports
directly to the Chief Operating Officer.
The Office of Management includes the
following components:
(1) Immediate Office of the Director
(RB4);
(2) Division of Policy and Information
Coordination (RB41);
(3) Division of Workforce
Management (RB42);
(4) Division of Management Services
(RB43); and
(5) Division of Workforce
Development (RB44).
Section RB4–20, Functions
(1) Delete the functional statement for
the Office of Management (RB4) and
replace in its entirety; (2) establish the
Division of Workforce Development
(RB44); and rename the Division of
Policy Review and Coordination as the
Division of Policy and Information
Coordination (RB41).
Office of Management (RB4)
Provides Agency-wide leadership,
program direction, and coordination of
all phases of administrative
management. Specifically, the Office of
Management: (1) Provides management
expertise, staff advice, and support to
the Administrator in program and
policy formulation and execution; (2)
provides administrative management
services including human resources,
procurement, property, space planning,
safety, physical security, and general
administrative services; (3) conducts
Agency-wide workforce analysis studies
and surveys; (4) plans, directs, and
coordinates the Agency’s activities in
the areas of human resources
management, including labor relations,
personnel security, performance and
alternative dispute resolution; (5)
coordinates the development of policy
and regulations; (6) oversees the
development of annual operating
objectives and coordinates HRSA work
planning and appraisals; (7) directs and
coordinates the Agency’s organizations,
functions and delegations of authority
programs; (8) manages the Continuity of
Operations (COOP) program for the
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Offices supported by the Office of
Management; (9) administers the
Agency’s Executive Secretariat and
committee management functions; (10)
provides staff support to the Agency
Chief Travel Official; (11) provides staff
support to the Deputy Ethics Counselor;
and (12) directs, coordinates, and
conducts workforce development
activities for the Agency.
Division of Policy and Information
Coordination (RB41)
(1) Advises the Administrator and
other key Agency officials on crosscutting policy issues and assists in the
identification and resolution of crosscutting policy issues and problems; (2)
establishes and maintains tracking
systems that provide Agency-wide
coordination and clearance of policies,
regulations and guidelines; (3) plans,
organizes and directs the Agency’s
Executive Secretariat with primary
responsibility for preparation and
management of written correspondence;
(4) arranges briefings for Department
officials on critical policy issues and
oversees the development of necessary
briefing documents; (5) administers
administrative early alert system for the
Agency to assure senior Agency officials
are informed about administrative
actions and opportunities; (6)
coordinates the preparation of proposed
rules and regulations relating to Agency
programs and coordinates Agency
review and comment on other
Department regulations and policy
directives that may affect the Agency’s
programs; (7) manages and maintains a
records management program for the
Agency; (8) oversees and coordinates
the Agency’s committee management
activities; (9) coordinates the review and
publication of Federal Register Notices;
(10) provides advice and guidance for
the establishment or modification of
administrative delegations of authority;
(11) provides advice and guidance for
the establishment or modification of
program delegations of authority; and
(12) contributes to the analysis,
development and implementation of
Agency-wide administrative policies
through coordination with relevant
Agency program components and other
related sources.
Division of Workforce Management
(RB42)
(1) Conducts Agency-wide workforce
analysis studies and surveys; (2)
develops comprehensive workforce
strategies that meet the requirements of
the President’s Management Agenda,
programmatic needs of HRSA, and the
governance and management needs of
HRSA leadership; (3) evaluates
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employee development practices to
develop and enhance strategies to
ensure HRSA retains a cadre of public
health professionals and reduces risks
associated with turnover in mission
critical positions; (4) provides advice
and guidance for the establishment or
modification of organization structures,
functions, and delegations of authority;
(5) manages ethics and personnel
security programs; (6) administers the
Agency’s performance management
programs, including the SES
Performance Review Board; (7) manages
quality of work life, flexi place, and
incentive and honor awards programs;
(8) coordinates with the service provider
the provision of human resources
management, working with the service
provider to communicate human
resources requirements and monitoring
the provider’s performance; (9) manages
the Alternative Dispute Resolution
Program; (10) provides support and
guidance on human resources issues for
the Offices supported by the Office of
Management; and (11) oversees the
commissioned corps liaison activities
including the day-to-day operations of
workforce management.
Division of Management Services
(RB43)
(1) Provides administrative
management services including
procurement, property, space planning,
safety, physical security, and general
administrative services; (2) ensures
implementation of statutes, Executive
Orders, and regulations related to
official travel, transportation, and
relocation; (3) provides oversight for the
HRSA travel management program
involving use of travel management
services/systems, passenger
transportation, and travel charge cards;
(4) provides planning, management and
oversight of all interior design projects,
move services and furniture
requirements; (5) develops space and
furniture standards and related policies;
(6) provides analysis of office space
requirements required in supporting
decisions relating to the acquisition of
commercial leases and manages the
furniture inventory; (7) provides advice,
counsel, direction, and support to
employees to fulfill the Agency’s
primary safety responsibility of
providing a workplace free from
recognizable safety and health concerns;
(8) manages, controls, and/or
coordinates all matters relating to mail
management within HRSA, including
developing and implementing
procedures for the receipt, delivery,
collection, and dispatch of mail; (9)
maintains overall responsibility for the
HRSA Forms Management Program
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which includes establishing internal
controls to assure conformity with
departmental policies and standards,
including adequate systems for
reviewing, clearing, costing, storing and
controlling forms; and (10) manages the
Continuity of Operations (COOP)
program for the Offices supported by the
Office of Management.
Division of Workforce Development
(RB44)
(1) Plans, directs, and manages HRSAwide training programs, intern,
professional and leadership
development programs, the long-term
training program, and the mentoring
program; (2) develops, designs, and
implements a comprehensive strategic
human resource leadership
development and career management
program for all occupational series
throughout HRSA; (3) provides
technical assistance in organizational
development, career management,
employee development, and training; (4)
maximizes economies of scale through
systematic planning and evaluation of
Agency-wide training initiatives to
assist HRSA employees in achieving
required competencies; (5) identifies
relevant scanning/benchmarking on
workforce and career development
processes, services and products; (6)
establishes policies governing major
learning initiatives and new learning
activities, and works collaboratively
with other components of HRSA in
planning, developing and implementing
policies related to training initiatives;
and (7) plans, directs, and manages
HRSA-wide training and service
programs for fellowships and
internships sponsored by other partner
organizations and implemented within
HRSA.
Section RB4–30, Delegations of
Authority
All delegations of authority and redelegations of authority made to HRSA
officials that were in effect immediately
prior to this reorganization, and that are
consistent with this reorganization,
shall continue in effect pending further
re-delegation.
This reorganization is effective
February 11, 2010.
Dated: February 10, 2010.
Mary K. Wakefield,
Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service
Office of Urban Indian Health
Programs; Title V HIV/AIDS Competing
Continuation Grants
Announcement Type: Title V HIV/
AIDS Competing Continuation Grants.
Funding Opportunity Number: HHS–
2010–IHS–UIHP–0001.
Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance Number: 93.193.
Key Dates:
Application Deadline Date: March 1,
2010.
Review Date: April 1, 2010.
Earliest Anticipated Start Date: July 1,
2010.
I. Funding Opportunity Description
Statuary Authority
The Indian Health Service (IHS),
Office of Urban Indian Health Programs
(OUIHP) announces competing
continuations for the 4-in-1 Title V
grants responding to an Office of HIV/
AIDS Policy (OHAP), Minority AIDS
(Acquired Immunodeficiency
Syndrome) Initiative (MAI). This
program is authorized under the
authority of the Snyder Act, Public Law
67–85 and 25 U.S.C. 1652, 1653 of the
Indian Health Care Improvement Act,
Public Law 94–437, as amended. This
program is described at 93.193 in the
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
(CFDA).
Background
This competitive continuation seeks
to expand OUIHP’s existing Title V
grants to increase the number of
American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/
AN) with awareness of his/her HIV
status. This will provide routine and/or
rapid HIV screening, prevention, and
pre- and post-test counseling (when
appropriate). Enhancement of urban
Indian health program HIV/AIDS
activities is necessary to reduce the
incidence of HIV/AIDS in the urban
Indian health communities by
increasing access to HIV related
services, reducing stigma, and making
testing routine.
Purpose
These competing continuation grants
will be used to enhance HIV testing,
including rapid testing and/or standard
HIV antibody testing and to provide a
more focused effort to address HIV/
AIDS prevention, targeting some of the
largest urban Indian populations in the
United States. The grantees will attempt
to provide routine HIV screening for
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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 (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration
(HRSA) (60 FR 56605, as amended November 6, 1995; as last amended at 75
FR 391-404 dated January 5, 2010).
This notice reflects organizational changes in the Health Resources
and Services Administration. Specifically, this notice establishes the
Office of Policy Analysis (RA53) and the Office of Data Management and
Research (RA54) within the Office of Planning, Analysis and Evaluation
(RA5); renames the Division of Health Information Technology and
Quality (RA52) as the Office of Health Information Technology and
Quality (RA52); establishes the Division of Workforce Development
(RB44) within the Office of Management (RB4); and renames the Division
of Policy Review and Coordination as the Division of Policy and
Information Coordination (RB41) within the Office of Management (RB4).
Chapter RA5--Office of Planning, Analysis and Evaluation
Section RA5-10, Organization
Delete in its entirety and replace with the following:
The Office of Planning, Analysis and Evaluation (RA5) is headed by
the Director, Office of Planning, Analysis and Evaluation, within the
Office of the Administrator, Health Resources and Services
Administration, who reports directly to the Administrator. The Office
of Planning, Analysis and Evaluation includes the following components:
(1) Immediate Office of the Director (RA5);
(2) Office of Planning and Evaluation (RA51);
(3) Office of Health Information Technology & Quality (RA52);
(4) Office of Policy Analysis (RA53); and
(5) Office of Data Management and Research (RA54).
Section RA5-20, Functions
(1) Delete the functional statement for the Office of Planning,
Analysis and Evaluation (RA5) and replace in its entirety; (2)
establish the Office Policy Analysis (RS53); (3) establish the Office
of Data Management and Research (RA54); and renames the Division of
Health Information Technology and Quality (RA52) as the Office of
Health Information Technology and Quality (RA52).
Office of Planning, Analysis and Evaluation (RA5)
(1) Provides Agency-wide leadership for policy development, data
collection and management, major analytic activities, research, and
evaluation: (2) develops HRSA-wide policies; (3) coordinates the
Agency's strategic planning process; (4) conducts and coordinates
analyses, evaluation and research; (5) coordinates the Agency's
intergovernmental activities; (6) maintains liaison between the
Administrator, other OPDIVs, Office of the Secretary staff components,
and other Departments on critical matters involving analysis of program
policy undertaken in the Agency; (7) prepares policy analysis papers
and planning documents as required; (8) analyzes budgetary data with
regard to planning guidelines; (9) collaborates with the Office of
Operations in the development of budgets, performance plans, and other
administration reporting requirements; (10) conducts and/or guides the
Agency's research and program evaluation; (11) provides leadership in
the development of policies on health information technology and
quality; and (12) provides support for the Department's Medical Claims
Review Panel.
Office of Planning and Evaluation (RA51)
(1) Provides leadership in the development of the long-term Agency-
wide strategic plan; (2) participates with HRSA organizations in
developing strategic plans for their component; (3) conducts major
program evaluation efforts; (4) provides advice and assistance to
program-level HRSA components in the design and conduct of evaluations;
(5) develops annual performance plans; (6) analyzes budgetary data with
regard to planning guidelines; (7) develops and produces performance
reports required under the Government Performance and Accountability
Report and OMB; (8) conducts the public use reports clearance function;
and (9) conducts, guides, and/or participates in evaluations studies
and prepares reports on HRSA program efficiencies.
Office of Health Information Technology & Quality (RA52)
(1) Provides support, policy direction, and leadership for HRSA's
health quality efforts; (2) serves as the focal point for developing
policy to promote the coordination and advancement of health
information technology, including telehealth, to HRSA's programs,
including the use of electronic health record systems; (3) develops an
Agency-wide health information technology and telehealth strategy for
HRSA; (4) assists HRSA components in program-level health information
technology and health quality efforts; (5) ensures successful
dissemination of appropriate information technology advances, such as
electronic health records systems, to HRSA programs; (6) works
collaboratively with States, foundations, national organizations,
private sector providers, as well as departmental agencies and other
Federal departments in order to promote the adoption of health
information technology and health quality policy; (7) ensures the
health information technology policy and activities of HRSA are
coordinated with those of other HHS components; (8) assesses the impact
of health information technology and quality initiatives in the
community, especially for the uninsured, underserved, and special needs
populations; (9) translates technological advances in health
information technology to HRSA's programs; (10) provides guidance in
using the results of the medical claims review process to HRSA programs
to improve quality; and (11) provides support for the Department's
Medical Claims Review Panel.
Office of Policy Analysis (RA53)
(1) Serves as the principal Agency resource for policy analysis;
(2) analyzes issues arising from legislation, budget proposals,
regulatory actions, and other program or policy actions; (3) serves as
focal point within HRSA for analysis of healthcare payment systems and
financing issues; (4) collaborates with HHS Agencies to examine the
impact of Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance Program
(CHIP) on HRSA grantees and safety net providers;
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(5) provides Agency leadership guidance on policy development; (6)
serves as a resource of information and institutional knowledge for the
Agency; (7) coordinates the Agency's participation in Healthy People,
and other Department and Federal initiatives; (8) coordinates the
Agency's intergovernmental activities, including: Providing the
Administrator with a single point of contact on all activities related
to important State and local government, stakeholder association, and
interest group activities; coordinating Agency cross-Bureau cooperative
agreements and activities with organizations such as the National
Governors Association, National Conference of State Legislature,
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, National
Association of Counties, and National Association of County and City
Health Officials; interacting with various commissions such as the
Delta Regional Authority, Appalachian Regional Commission, and on
Denali Commission; and serving as the primary liaison to Department
intergovernmental staff; and (9) prepares policy analysis papers and
other planning documents as required.
Office of Data Management and Research (RA54)
(1) Serves as the principal source of leadership and advice on
program information and research; (2) analyzes and coordinates the
Agency's need for information and data for use in the management and
direction of Agency programs; (3) manages an Agency-wide information
and data group as well as an Agency-wide research group; (4) maintains
an inventory of HRSA databases; (5) provides technical assistance to
HRSA staff in database development, maintenance, analysis, and
distribution; (6) promotes the availability of HRSA data through web-
sites and other on-line applications; (7) conducts, oversees, and
fosters high quality research across HRSA programmatic interests; (8)
develops an annual research agenda for the Agency; (9) conducts, leads,
and/or participates with HRSA staff in the development of research and
demonstration projects; (10) coordinates HRSA participation in
institutional review boards and the protection of human subjects; and
(11) manages HRSA activity related to the Paperwork Reduction Act and
other OMB policies.
Section RA5-30, Delegations of Authority
All delegations of authority and re-delegations of authority made
to HRSA officials that were in effect immediately prior to this
reorganization, and that are consistent with this reorganization, shall
continue in effect pending further re-delegation.
Chapter RB4--Office of Management
Section RB4-10, Organization
Delete in its entirety and replace with the following:
The Office of Management (RB4) is headed by the Director, Office of
Management within the Office of Operations, Health Resources and
Services Administration, who reports directly to the Chief Operating
Officer. The Office of Management includes the following components:
(1) Immediate Office of the Director (RB4);
(2) Division of Policy and Information Coordination (RB41);
(3) Division of Workforce Management (RB42);
(4) Division of Management Services (RB43); and
(5) Division of Workforce Development (RB44).
Section RB4-20, Functions
(1) Delete the functional statement for the Office of Management
(RB4) and replace in its entirety; (2) establish the Division of
Workforce Development (RB44); and rename the Division of Policy Review
and Coordination as the Division of Policy and Information Coordination
(RB41).
Office of Management (RB4)
Provides Agency-wide leadership, program direction, and
coordination of all phases of administrative management. Specifically,
the Office of Management: (1) Provides management expertise, staff
advice, and support to the Administrator in program and policy
formulation and execution; (2) provides administrative management
services including human resources, procurement, property, space
planning, safety, physical security, and general administrative
services; (3) conducts Agency-wide workforce analysis studies and
surveys; (4) plans, directs, and coordinates the Agency's activities in
the areas of human resources management, including labor relations,
personnel security, performance and alternative dispute resolution; (5)
coordinates the development of policy and regulations; (6) oversees the
development of annual operating objectives and coordinates HRSA work
planning and appraisals; (7) directs and coordinates the Agency's
organizations, functions and delegations of authority programs; (8)
manages the Continuity of Operations (COOP) program for the Offices
supported by the Office of Management; (9) administers the Agency's
Executive Secretariat and committee management functions; (10) provides
staff support to the Agency Chief Travel Official; (11) provides staff
support to the Deputy Ethics Counselor; and (12) directs, coordinates,
and conducts workforce development activities for the Agency.
Division of Policy and Information Coordination (RB41)
(1) Advises the Administrator and other key Agency officials on
cross-cutting policy issues and assists in the identification and
resolution of cross-cutting policy issues and problems; (2) establishes
and maintains tracking systems that provide Agency-wide coordination
and clearance of policies, regulations and guidelines; (3) plans,
organizes and directs the Agency's Executive Secretariat with primary
responsibility for preparation and management of written
correspondence; (4) arranges briefings for Department officials on
critical policy issues and oversees the development of necessary
briefing documents; (5) administers administrative early alert system
for the Agency to assure senior Agency officials are informed about
administrative actions and opportunities; (6) coordinates the
preparation of proposed rules and regulations relating to Agency
programs and coordinates Agency review and comment on other Department
regulations and policy directives that may affect the Agency's
programs; (7) manages and maintains a records management program for
the Agency; (8) oversees and coordinates the Agency's committee
management activities; (9) coordinates the review and publication of
Federal Register Notices; (10) provides advice and guidance for the
establishment or modification of administrative delegations of
authority; (11) provides advice and guidance for the establishment or
modification of program delegations of authority; and (12) contributes
to the analysis, development and implementation of Agency-wide
administrative policies through coordination with relevant Agency
program components and other related sources.
Division of Workforce Management (RB42)
(1) Conducts Agency-wide workforce analysis studies and surveys;
(2) develops comprehensive workforce strategies that meet the
requirements of the President's Management Agenda, programmatic needs
of HRSA, and the governance and management needs of HRSA leadership;
(3) evaluates
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employee development practices to develop and enhance strategies to
ensure HRSA retains a cadre of public health professionals and reduces
risks associated with turnover in mission critical positions; (4)
provides advice and guidance for the establishment or modification of
organization structures, functions, and delegations of authority; (5)
manages ethics and personnel security programs; (6) administers the
Agency's performance management programs, including the SES Performance
Review Board; (7) manages quality of work life, flexi place, and
incentive and honor awards programs; (8) coordinates with the service
provider the provision of human resources management, working with the
service provider to communicate human resources requirements and
monitoring the provider's performance; (9) manages the Alternative
Dispute Resolution Program; (10) provides support and guidance on human
resources issues for the Offices supported by the Office of Management;
and (11) oversees the commissioned corps liaison activities including
the day-to-day operations of workforce management.
Division of Management Services (RB43)
(1) Provides administrative management services including
procurement, property, space planning, safety, physical security, and
general administrative services; (2) ensures implementation of
statutes, Executive Orders, and regulations related to official travel,
transportation, and relocation; (3) provides oversight for the HRSA
travel management program involving use of travel management services/
systems, passenger transportation, and travel charge cards; (4)
provides planning, management and oversight of all interior design
projects, move services and furniture requirements; (5) develops space
and furniture standards and related policies; (6) provides analysis of
office space requirements required in supporting decisions relating to
the acquisition of commercial leases and manages the furniture
inventory; (7) provides advice, counsel, direction, and support to
employees to fulfill the Agency's primary safety responsibility of
providing a workplace free from recognizable safety and health
concerns; (8) manages, controls, and/or coordinates all matters
relating to mail management within HRSA, including developing and
implementing procedures for the receipt, delivery, collection, and
dispatch of mail; (9) maintains overall responsibility for the HRSA
Forms Management Program which includes establishing internal controls
to assure conformity with departmental policies and standards,
including adequate systems for reviewing, clearing, costing, storing
and controlling forms; and (10) manages the Continuity of Operations
(COOP) program for the Offices supported by the Office of Management.
Division of Workforce Development (RB44)
(1) Plans, directs, and manages HRSA-wide training programs,
intern, professional and leadership development programs, the long-term
training program, and the mentoring program; (2) develops, designs, and
implements a comprehensive strategic human resource leadership
development and career management program for all occupational series
throughout HRSA; (3) provides technical assistance in organizational
development, career management, employee development, and training; (4)
maximizes economies of scale through systematic planning and evaluation
of Agency-wide training initiatives to assist HRSA employees in
achieving required competencies; (5) identifies relevant scanning/
benchmarking on workforce and career development processes, services
and products; (6) establishes policies governing major learning
initiatives and new learning activities, and works collaboratively with
other components of HRSA in planning, developing and implementing
policies related to training initiatives; and (7) plans, directs, and
manages HRSA-wide training and service programs for fellowships and
internships sponsored by other partner organizations and implemented
within HRSA.
Section RB4-30, Delegations of Authority
All delegations of authority and re-delegations of authority made
to HRSA officials that were in effect immediately prior to this
reorganization, and that are consistent with this reorganization, shall
continue in effect pending further re-delegation.
This reorganization is effective February 11, 2010.
Dated: February 10, 2010.
Mary K. Wakefield,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2010-3355 Filed 2-19-10; 8:45 am]
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