Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority, 49535-49540 [2019-20407]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
• Health Resources and Services Administration

[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 183 (Friday, September 20, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49535-49540]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-20407]


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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 HHS, HRSA (60 FR 56605, as 
amended November 6, 1995; as last amended at 81 FR 52450-52451 dated 
August 8, 2016).
    This reorganization: (1) Establishes the Executive Secretariat 
(RB0) within the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (RB); (2) 
transfers the functions of the Division of the Executive Secretariat 
(RB41) from the Office of Administrative Management (RB4) to the newly 
established Executive Secretariat (RB0); (3) abolishes the Division of 
Executive Secretariat (RB41) within the Office of Administrative 
Management (RB4); (4) renames the Office of Budget (RB1) to the Office 
of Budget and Finance (RB1); (5) establishes the Division of Financial 
Policy, Analysis and Control (RB14) within the Office of Budget and 
Finance (RB1); (6) transfers the functions of the Office of Financial 
Policy and Controls (RB2) to the newly established Division of 
Financial Policy, Analysis and Control, within the Office of Budget and 
Finance (RB1); (7) abolishes the Office of Financial Policy and 
Controls (RB2); (8) establishes the Division of Procurement Management 
(RB3D) within the Office of Acquisitions Management and Policy (RB3); 
(9) transfers the Division of Policy and Data Analysis (RB33) and 
Division of Financial Support Services (RB34) functions to the newly 
established Division of Procurement Management (RB3D); and (10) 
abolishes the Division of Policy and Data Analysis (RB33) and the 
Division of Financial Support Services (RB34). The new chapter reads as 
follows:

Chapter RB--Office of Operations

Section RB.10 Organization

    Delete the organization for the Office of Operations (RB) in its 
entirety and replace with the following:
    The Office of Operations (RB) is headed by the Chief Operating 
Officer, who reports directly to the Administrator, Health Resources 
and Services Administration. The Office of Operations includes the 
following components:
    (1) Office of the Chief Operating Officer (RB);
    (2) Executive Secretariat (RB0);
    (2) Office of Budget and Finance (RB1);
    (3) Office of Acquisitions Management and Policy (RB3);
    (4) Office of Administrative Management (RB4);
    (5) Office of Information Technology (RB5); and
    (6) Office of Human Resources (RB6).

Section RB.20 Functions

    Delete the functional statement for the Office of the Chief 
Operating Officer (RB); Office of Budget and Finance (RB1); Office of 
Acquisitions Management and Policy (RB3); Office of Administrative 
Management (RB4); replace in their entirety.

Office of Operations (RB)

Office of the Chief Operating Officer (RB)

    (1) Provides leadership for operational activities, interaction, 
and execution of initiatives across HRSA; (2) plans, organizes and 
manages annual and multi-year budgets and resources and assures that 
the conduct of administrative and financial management activities 
effectively support program operations; (3) provides an array of HRSA-
wide services including Executive Secretariat, information technology, 
procurement management, facilities, human resources, workforce 
management, and budget execution and formulation; (4) maintains overall 
responsibility for policies, procedures, and monitoring of internal 
controls and systems related to payment and disbursement activities; 
(5) provides management expertise, staff advice, and support to the 
Administrator in program and policy formulation and execution; (6) 
provides leadership in the development, review and implementation of 
policies and procedures to promote improved information technology 
management capabilities and best practices; (7) coordinates workforce 
issues and works closely with the Department on recruitment and 
training issues; and (8) administers functions of the Chief Financial 
Officer.

Executive Secretariat (RB0)

    The Executive Secretariat provides leadership, management and 
guidance HRSA-wide for correspondence, policy and information 
coordination, Federal Advisory Committees, and Freedom of Information 
Act requests. Specifically, the Executive Secretariat: (1) Advises the 
Administrator and other key agency officials on cross-cutting policy 
issues and assists in their identification and resolution; (2) 
establishes and maintains a tracking system that provide HRSA-wide 
coordination and clearance of policies, regulations, and guidelines; 
(3) plans, organizes, and directs the preparation and management of 
written correspondence; (4) manages the review process for HRSA-drafted 
reports to Congress; (5) coordinates the preparation of proposed rules 
and regulations relating to HRSA programs and coordinates review and 
comment on other Department regulations and policy directives that may 
affect HRSA programs; (6) oversees and coordinates HRSA's federal 
advisory committee management activities; (7) coordinates the review 
and publication of Federal Register notices; and (8) coordinates the 
implementation of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for the agency.

Office of Budget and Finance (RB1)

    (1) Reviews funds control measures to assure that no program, 
project or activity of HRSA obligates or disburses funds in excess of 
appropriations or obligates funds in violation of authorized purposes; 
(2) provides advice and assistance to senior HRSA management to verify 
the accuracy, validity, and technical treatment of budgetary data in 
forms, schedules, and reports, or the legality and propriety of using 
funds for specific purposes; (3) maintains primary liaison to expedite 
the flow of financial management work and materials within HRSA and/or 
between agency components and HHS, Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB), and congressional staff; (4)

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provides overall financial-based analyses and fiduciary review for 
senior HRSA management in order to assure appropriate workforce 
planning, funds control guidance, and analytical technical assistance 
in all phases of the budgetary process; and (5) develops the long-range 
program and financial plan for HRSA in collaboration with the HRSA 
Office of Planning, Analysis and Evaluation (OPAE), and other 
administrative HRSA components.

Division of Budget Formulation and Presentation (RB11)

    (1) Manages and coordinates development of the Administration's 
budget for HRSA from submissions prepared by Bureau/Office contacts; 
(2) formulates the total HRSA financial plan for the Administrator, and 
evaluates and assures total HRSA budget requests conform to current 
Administration policy and economic assumptions; (3) coordinates 
performance measures pursuant to the Government Performance and Results 
Act (GPRA) Modernization Act with budget proposals; (4) represents, 
supports, and defends the HRSA budget in meetings/hearings before the 
Office of the Secretary, OMB, and the Congress; (5) provides policy 
direction and guidance for the preparation and consolidation of the 
budget and its transmittal to OMB through information technology; (6) 
analyzes proposed legislation and subsequent congressional action for 
budgetary implications; (7) prepares periodic summary analysis and 
impact statements on budget allowances and applicable congressional 
actions; (8) develops analyses of proposed budget estimates and 
supporting narrative through the use of available financial data 
reporting systems for senior HRSA management; (9) maintains liaison 
with the Office of the Secretary and the OMB, the Government 
Accountability Office, other Government organizations, and the Congress 
on HRSA's financial management matters; (10) consults with HRSA's OPAE 
to provide guidance and advice in implementing performance systems, 
including Key Performance Indicators, and HRSA's GPRA Modernization Act 
program; (11) collaborates with other parts of HRSA in the development 
and implementation of long-range program and financing plans; (12) 
completes chain-of-command requirements in timing and reporting of 
cleared information to parties outside the Executive Branch (i.e., 
Congress, media, public); and (13) appropriately safeguards all 
embargoed information and all draft materials to maintain integrity of 
data and secure work information.

Division of Budget Execution and Management (RB12)

    (1) Provides budget policy interpretation, management guidance, and 
direction for senior HRSA management; (2) conducts the HRSA budget 
control process in conformance with statutory requirements and OMB 
guidelines; (3) approves program spending plans and obtains 
apportionment of funds from the OMB; (4) establishes and maintains a 
system of budgetary fund and position control; (5) provides senior HRSA 
management status and activity reports on total funds control and 
position control activities throughout the fiscal year; (6) administers 
and reviews requests for apportionments and allotments; (7) reviews, 
controls, and reports obligations and expenditures through central 
monitoring and advice to Bureau/Office management officials; (8) 
verifies funds available to Central HRSA Offices, and the propriety of 
using appropriated and non-appropriated funds for the requested 
purposes for which the funds have been proposed for expenditure through 
commitment accounting; (9) develops and interprets budgetary policies 
and practices for operating units of HRSA including analysis and 
approval for all equipment, supplies, travel, transportation and 
services procured by HRSA, and ensures the validity, legality, and 
proper accounting treatment of expenditures processed through the 
central HHS Accounting System; (10) controls the processes of 
allotment, allocation, obligation, and expenditure of funds in approved 
annual operating plans for all HRSA accounts; (11) monitors Bureau/
Office obligations in current allocations, disbursements and outlays, 
and notifies Bureaus/Offices of potential deficiencies in allotments 
and allowances for specific periods for corrective action; (12) 
maintains primary liaison between HRSA and the Program Support Center's 
Financial Operations Center for accounting functions; (13) maintains 
tracking of inputs into HRSA account for the central HHS accounting 
system, which includes the examination, verification, and maintenance 
of accounts and accounting data within the system; (14) provides 
standardized accounting codes, performs technical audit functions, 
develops and/or installs revised accounting procedures, and serves as 
primary administrator of systems accounting functions within HRSA; (15) 
provides appropriate tracking of all ``fee-for-service'' charges to 
HRSA from other HHS components and outside entities; and (16) manages 
the centralized HRSA pay management for allocation of staff and 
position management.

Division of Program Budget Services (RB13)

    (1) Provides direct budget execution services to assigned program 
components working with appropriate program management officials; (2) 
coordinates budget services through formalized and integrated 
communications with program management officials or their designees to 
ensure effective and efficient delivery of services to its customers; 
(3) supports the formulation of annual budgets, develops spending 
plans, and manages budget activities ensuring funds are expended in 
accordance with congressional intent; (4) provides reports on program 
activities to Budget Execution and Management Staff for control of 
commitment accounting within allotments and allowances and for position 
control activities; (5) analyzes and maintains reports on disbursements 
and changing obligations within closed year accounts for assigned 
program components; and (6) assures all open documents are closed 
without outstanding balances.

Division of Financial Policy, Analysis and Control (RB14)

    (1) Defines the control environment (e.g., programs, operations, or 
financial reporting) with senior HRSA management; (2) maintains overall 
responsibility for policies, procedures, monitoring of internal 
controls and systems related to payment and disbursement activities; 
(3) conducts analyses to inform senior HRSA management of relevant 
financial information, potential problems/solutions, and information on 
payment, travel, and disbursement issues; (4) reviews policy documents, 
Inter/Intra-Agency Agreements, and HHS materials for financial 
consistency with internal controls and disbursement requirements; (5) 
conducts analyses of management and operational problems in terms of 
financial management information; (6) analyzes the design, 
implementation, enhancement, and documentation of automated financial 
systems within the Office of Operations to assist management in 
operating more efficiently; (7) provides consultative services to 
systems implementers within HRSA on a broad range of issues including 
policy, data integrity, systems integration, and interfacing issues as 
they relate to financial management systems; (8) provides technical 
support and assistance to operating components

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and users in the integration of financial systems and the access and 
interpretation of financial system data; (9) analyzes and offers 
recommendations concerning the costs and benefits of alternative 
methods of financing agency programs and administrative operations; 
(10) prepares long-range resource projections for the acquisition and 
use of funds to support specific agency projects and programs; (11) 
facilitates the review of HRSA audit activities in compliance with the 
Chief Financial Officer's Act of 1990; and (12) provides support to the 
Annual Financial Statements by monitoring statement of net cost, 
preparing management representation correspondence, cycle memoranda, 
and serves as audit liaison to the combined HHS Combined Financial 
Statement.

Office of Acquisitions Management and Policy (RB3)

    (1) Provides leadership in the planning, development, and 
implementation of policies and procedures for contracts; (2) exercises 
the sole responsibility within HRSA for the award and management of 
contracts; (3) provides advice and consultation of interpretation and 
application of HHS policies and procedures governing contracts 
management; (4) coordinates HRSA positions and actions with respect to 
the audit of contracts; (5) maintains liaison directly with or through 
Bureaus/Offices with contractors, other organizations, and various 
components of the department; (6) provides leadership, guidance, and 
advice on the promotion of the activities in HRSA relating to 
procurement and material management governed by the Small Business Act 
of 1958, Executive Order 11625, other statutes, and national policy 
directives for augmenting the role of private industry and small and 
minority businesses as sources of supply to the Government and 
Government contractors; (7) plans, directs, and coordinates HRSA's 
strategic sourcing program; and (8) oversees the administration of the 
Federal Certification Program for HRSA's Contracting Officer's-
Representatives, contracting acquisition professionals, and Program and 
Project Managers.

Division of Enterprise Information Technology Services (RB3A)

    (1) Provides comprehensive acquisition services including planning, 
soliciting, negotiating, awarding, and administering simplified and 
negotiated procurement actions tailored to the functions of its 
assigned Bureau/Offices; (2) ensures compliance with federal laws and 
regulations, departmental and HRSA guidelines, policies and procedures; 
(3) provides professional, in-depth advice and consultation, customized 
to the Bureaus/Offices, regarding the appropriate contract vehicles and 
the various phases of the acquisition cycle; (4) conducts pre-award 
reviews of proposed contracts that exceed the requirements called for 
in the federal and departmental acquisition regulations in conjunction 
with the other contract services divisions; (5) plans and coordinates 
acquisition reviews of contracting activities within HRSA headquarters 
and the field components; and (6) responds to congressional inquiries 
and requests for acquisition information from other federal agencies 
and non-federal sources.

Division of Primary Care and Health Infrastructure Services (RB3B)

    (1) Provides comprehensive acquisition services including planning, 
soliciting, negotiating, awarding, and administering simplified and 
negotiated procurement actions tailored to the functions of its 
assigned Bureau/Offices; (2) ensures compliance with federal laws and 
regulations, departmental and HRSA guidelines, policies and procedures; 
(3) provides professional, in-depth advice and consultation, customized 
to the Bureaus/Offices, regarding the appropriate contract vehicles and 
the various phases of the acquisition cycle; (4) conducts pre-award 
reviews of proposed contracts that exceed the requirements called for 
in the federal and departmental acquisition regulations in conjunction 
with the other contract services divisions; (5) plans and coordinates 
acquisition reviews of contracting activities within HRSA headquarters 
and the field components; and (6) responds to congressional inquiries 
and requests for acquisition information from other federal agencies 
and non-federal sources.

Division of Population-Based and Enterprise Services (RB3C)

    (1) Provides comprehensive acquisition services including planning, 
soliciting, negotiating, awarding, and administering simplified and 
negotiated procurement actions tailored to the functions of its 
assigned Bureau/Offices; (2) ensures compliance with federal laws and 
regulations, departmental and HRSA guidelines, policies and procedures; 
(3) provides professional, in-depth advice and consultation, customized 
to the Bureaus/Offices, regarding the appropriate contract vehicles and 
the various phases of the acquisition cycle; (4) conducts pre-award 
reviews of proposed contracts that exceed the requirements called for 
in the federal and departmental acquisition regulations in conjunction 
with the other contract services divisions; (5) plans and coordinates 
acquisition reviews of contracting activities within HRSA headquarters 
and the field components; and (6) responds to congressional inquiries 
and requests for acquisition information from other federal agencies 
and non-federal sources.

Division of Procurement Management (RB3D)

    (1) Administers the training and certification programs in 
collaboration with HRSA's programs and offices for HRSA's Contracting 
Officer's Representatives, Federal Acquisitions Certification in 
Contracting acquisition professionals, and Program and Project Mangers; 
(2) administers and oversees HRSA's automated contracts systems and 
Federal mandated acquisition life cycle systems; (3) conducts and 
monitors the performance of the HRSA purchase card program for 
headquarters, satellite contracts office, and regional field offices; 
(4) develops and implements policies, procedures, and other internal 
controls in compliance with federal, departmental, and HRSA acquisition 
laws, regulations, policies, and/or procedures; (5) coordinates and 
responds to acquisition-related information requests including 
congressional inquiries, performance management reviews, and requests 
for information from the Government Accountability Office, Office of 
the Inspector General, and other departments and non-federal sources; 
(6) conducts independent reviews and analysis requested by external and 
internal customers; (7) provides contract audits and analysis related 
to HRSA's acquisition actions, including terminations, modifications, 
cost proposals, and invoices; (8) coordinates the OMB Circular No. A-
123 efforts; (9) maintains the HRSA-wide contract portfolio for 
Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contracts and Blanket Purchase 
Agreements; (10) manages the close-out process of negotiated and 
simplified acquisition actions and other related actions; and (11) 
manages HRSA's reimbursable agreement process.

Office of Administrative Management (RB4)

    The Office of Administrative Management provides HRSA-wide 
leadership, program direction, and coordination of all phases of

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administrative management. Specifically, the Office of Administrative 
Management: (1) Provides management expertise, staff advice, and 
support to the Chief Operating Officer in administrative program and 
policy formulation and execution; (2) provides administrative 
management services including property management, space planning, 
Contingency of Operations, safety, physical security, and general 
administrative services; (3) plans, directs, and coordinates 
organizational personnel security and badging activities; (4) 
coordinates the development of policy and regulations; (5) directs and 
coordinates HRSA's delegations of authority; and (6) serves as HRSA's 
Senior Travel Official.

Division of Executive Office Services (RB45)

    The Division of Executive Office Services plans, directs, and 
coordinates administrative activities for the Office of Operations and 
the offices within the Office of the Administrator. Specifically, the 
Division of Executive Office Services: (1) Provides administrative 
management services including property and general administrative 
services; (2) ensures implementation of statutes, Executive Orders, and 
regulations related to official travel and transportation; (3) provides 
oversight for the travel management program involving use of travel 
management systems, passenger transportation, and travel charge cards; 
(4) manages, controls, and/or coordinates all matters relating to mail 
management; (5) manages and/or coordinates small purchases and 
procurements; and (6) coordinates human resources activities.

Division of Logistics and Support (RB46)

    The Division of Logistics and Support plans, directs, and 
coordinates administrative activities for HRSA. Specifically, the 
Division of Logistics and Support: (1) Ensures implementation of 
statutes, Executive Orders, and regulations related to official travel, 
transportation, and relocation; (2) provides oversight for the HRSA 
travel management program involving use of travel management services/
systems, passenger transportation, and travel charge cards; (3) 
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; 
(4) responsible for the HRSA time and attendance program; (5) manages 
and/or coordinates small purchases for Reasonable Accommodations; (6) 
ensures implementation of statutes, Executive Orders, and regulations 
related to official relocations of HRSA staff; (7) maintains overall 
responsibility for the HRSA Forms Management Program; (8) manages 
quality of work life programs; (9) provides planning, management, and 
oversight of all space management projects, move services, and 
furniture requirements; (10) provides analysis of office space 
requirements required in supporting decisions relating to the 
acquisition of commercial leases; and (11) manages the copier 
maintenance program.

Division of Security Services (RB47)

    The Division of Security Services plans, directs, and coordinates 
safety, physical security, personnel security, Continuity of Operations 
and Emergency Management, parking, transit subsidy, and badging. 
Specifically, the Division of Security Services: (1) Ensures 
implementation of Executive Orders and regulations related to badging 
and personnel security related functions; (2) manages Transhare and 
parking coordination programs; (3) provides support and guidance on 
badging and personnel security issues; (4) approves foreign travel; (5) 
performs security briefings; (6) performs on-boarding and off-boarding 
duties; (7) ensures implementation of Executive Orders and regulations 
related to Safety and Security functions; (8) provides advice, counsel 
direction, and support to employees to fulfill HRSA's primary 
responsibility of providing a workplace free from recognizable safety 
and health concerns; (9) coordinates HRSA's continuity of operations 
and continuity of Government activities and maintains HRSA's Alternate 
Operating Facilities; (10) plans, directs, and coordinates HRSA's 
emergency operations activities; (11) serves as HRSA's liaison to HHS 
for foreign visitor requests; (12) provides training for the safety and 
security programs; (13) serves as HRSA's liaison to HHS and interagency 
partners on emergency preparedness matters; and (14) manages the HRSA 
Counter Intelligence and Insider Threat Program.

Office of Information Technology (RB5)

    The Office of Information Technology is responsible for the 
organization, management, and administrative functions necessary to 
carry out responsibilities including: (1) Architecting, deploying, and 
supporting information technology (IT) infrastructure; (2) providing IT 
end user support; (3) developing enterprise and custom applications; 
(4) providing investment control, budget formulation and execution, 
policy development, strategic and tactical planning, and performance 
monitoring; (5) providing leadership in the development, review, and 
implementation of policies and procedures to promote improved IT 
management capabilities and best practices throughout HRSA; (6) 
coordinating IT workforce issues and works closely with the Office of 
Administrative Management on IT recruitment and training issues; and 
(7) overseeing HRSA IT security operations and management program.
    The Office of the Director is also responsible for the IT business 
function including: (1) Providing oversight and management of IT budget 
formulation and execution; (2) serving as the focal point to the Office 
of Information Technology's contracts; (3) providing centralized 
procurement services for the Office of Information Technology; and (4) 
serving as the coordinator for the Office of Information Technology's 
Inter-agency and Service Level Agreements.

Division of Capital Planning, Architecture and Project Management 
(RB52)

    The Division of Capital Planning, Architecture and Project 
Management coordinates HRSA's capital planning and investment control, 
Enterprise Architecture, and Enterprise Project Life Cycle processes 
including: (1) Providing direct planning development and support to 
assure that IT activities support and achieve agency business planning 
and mission objectives; (2) working to obtain required information and 
analyzing it as appropriate; coordinating control and evaluation of 
ongoing IT projects and investments, including support to the HRSA 
Enterprise Governance Board and the Technical and Business Review Board 
in conducting such reviews; (3) implementing, coordinating, and 
administering the records management program for HRSA; and (4) 
establishing HRSA records management policy, HRSA records schedules, 
and provides training in compliance with National Archives and Records 
Administration standards.

Division of Data and Information Services (RB55)

    The Division of Data and Information Services develops and 
maintains an overall data and information management strategy for HRSA 
that is integrated with HHS and government-wide strategies, including: 
(1) Serving as HRSA's coordination center for data

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transparency and Open Government data initiatives; (2) providing for 
HRSA's data quality and ensuring that data required for HRSA's 
enterprise information requirements are captured in appropriate 
enterprise applications and that necessary data repositories are built 
and maintained; (3) evaluating and integrating emerging technologies to 
facilitate the translation of data and information from data 
repositories into electronic formats for internal and external 
dissemination; (4) identifying information needs across HRSA and 
developing approaches for meeting those needs using appropriate 
technologies, including development and maintenance of an enterprise 
reporting platform and a geospatial data warehouse; (5) enhancing and 
expanding the use and utility of HRSA's data by providing basic 
analytic and user support, developing and maintaining a range of 
information products for internal and external users, and demonstrating 
potential uses of information in supporting management decisions; (6) 
providing leadership and establishing policies to address legislative 
or regulatory requirements in its areas of responsibility; and (7) 
advising HRSA's Chief Information Officer on technical and analytical 
support that can be made available to other HRSA Bureaus/Offices.

Division of Enterprise Solutions and Applications Management (RB56)

    The Division of Enterprise Solutions and Applications Management 
develops the HRSA grants program Electronic Handbook System (EHB) and 
other customized software applications to meet customer and mission 
needs. This includes: (1) Evaluating business processes, developing and 
integrating systems and functional and data architectures based on 
requirements; (2) developing, maintaining and supporting software 
applications including Commercial-Off-The-Shelf applications, and 
collaboration tools; (3) managing the systems development lifecycle by 
facilitating business process engineering efforts, systems requirements 
definition, and providing oversight for application change management 
control; and (4) providing enterprise application user training, and 
application customer support, and is responsible for end-to-end 
application building, deployment, and maintenance and data security 
assurance.

Division of Infrastructure Services (RB57)

    The Division of Infrastructure Services provides leadership and 
consultation including the following functions: (1) Directs and manages 
the support and acquisition of HRSA's network infrastructure, servers, 
wireless communication devices, and software licenses; (2) manages the 
HRSA Data Center and the operation and maintenance of a complex, high-
availability network infrastructure on which mission-critical 
applications are made available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week; (3) 
controls infrastructure configuration management, installations and 
upgrades, security perimeter protection, and system resource access; 
and (4) coordinates IT activities for Continuity of Operations Planning 
agency-wide including provisioning and maintaining IT infrastructure 
and hardware at designated Continuity of Operations Planning locations 
to support emergency and Continuity of Operations Planning 
requirements.

Division of End User Support (RB58)

    The Division of End User Support provides leadership, consultation, 
training, and management services for HRSA's enterprise user computing 
environment. Specifically, the Division of End User Support: (1) 
Directs and manages the support and acquisition of HRSA's desktop 
hardware, mobile devices, telecommunication, and cabling; (2) maintains 
workstation hardware and software configuration management controls; 
(3) accounts for property life cycle management, and tracks HRSA-wide 
IT capital equipment; (4) oversees the delivery of desktop services to 
staff in HRSA Regional Offices; and (5) provides telecommunications 
accountability, oversight, and support.

Office of Human Resources (RB6)

    (1) Provides advice and guidance on all aspects of the HRSA human 
resources (HR) management program; (2) provides the full range of HR 
operations including employment, staffing and recruitment, 
compensation, classification, executive resources, labor and employee 
relations, employee benefits, and retirement; (3) develops and 
coordinates the implementation of HR policies and procedures for HRSA's 
human resources activities; (4) monitors, evaluates, and reports on the 
effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with HR laws, rules, and 
regulations; (5) provides advice and guidance for the establishment or 
modification of organization structures; (6) manages the HRSA's Ethics 
Program; (7) administers HRSA's performance management programs; (8) 
manages the incentive and honor awards programs; (9) represents HRSA in 
HR matters both within and outside of the Department; (10) oversees the 
Public Health Service Commissioned Corps liaison activities including 
the day-to-day operations of workforce management; (11) monitors HR 
accountability; (12) manages HR information technology; (13) directs, 
coordinates, and conducts workforce development activities for HRSA; 
and (14) conducts HRSA-wide workforce analysis studies and surveys.

Division of HR Operations (RB61)

    The Division of HR Operations is responsible for providing advice, 
guidance, and advisory services on HR activities. (1) Provides the full 
range of HR operations activities including employment, staffing and 
recruitment, compensation, classification, position management, and 
personnel action processing; (2) develops and implements HR policies 
and procedures for classification, and staffing and recruitment; (3) 
provides expert guidance to managers on the recruitment process; (4) 
ensures HR staff is meeting customer service and performance 
expectations; and (5) manages on-boarding and retention procedures for 
student, intern, and graduate programs.

Division of Workforce Relations (RB62)

    The Division of Workforce Relations is responsible for providing 
advice, guidance, and counsel to agency employees and managers. (1) 
Represents HRSA on HR matters before the Department, the Office of the 
General Counsel, the Office of Government Ethics, the Office of 
Personnel Management, the unions, and the Federal Labor Relations 
Authority; (2) provides resources to managers and employees, such as 
labor relations, employee relations, performance management, employee 
benefits, and retirement; (3) manages the unemployment and voluntary 
leave transfer programs; (4) manages the HRSA-wide ethics program; (5) 
administers the performance management programs; (6) manages 
commissioned corps liaison activities; (7) manages HRSA's Telework 
Program; (8) ensures program integrity and accountability, including 
conducting program audits, reviews and/or self-assessments; and (9) 
provides advice, guidance, and counsel to HRSA employees and managers 
for assigned programs.

Division of Human Resources Policy and Technology (RB63)

    The Division of HR Policy and Technology: (1) Develops and 
implements HRSA-wide HR policies; (2) establishes standard operating

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procedures for the HR office; (3) guides the identification, review, 
and implementation of HR information technology that enables workforce 
empowerment and supports HR in achieving its ability to execute a 
variety of duties efficiently and effectively; (4) manages an 
accountability program that includes preparation and responses to 
audits and reviews; (5) manages the incentive and honor awards 
programs; (6) manages the HR helpdesk by providing timely, reliable, 
and accurate HR-related information to customers and other 
stakeholders; (7) manages the executive resources functions to include 
recruitment, staffing, and performance management; and (8) works on HR 
projects and initiatives.

Division of Workforce Development (RB64)

    (1) Establishes long-term workforce skills and capacity building 
strategies; (2) plans, directs, manages, and evaluates HRSA-wide 
learning programs, technical, career growth and leadership development 
programs; (3) develops, designs, implements, and evaluates a 
comprehensive strategic workforce leadership development and career 
management program for all occupational series throughout HRSA; (4) 
provides technical assistance and recommendations in creating high-
performance in organizations, career management, and employee learning 
and development; (5) maximizes economies of scale through systematic 
planning and evaluation of agency-wide learning and leadership 
development initiatives; (6) identifies and assesses relevant scanning/
benchmarking on workforce and career development processes, services 
and products; (7) establishes policies governing major learning 
initiatives and new learning activities, and works collaboratively with 
other components of HRSA in planning, developing, implementing, and 
evaluating policies related to professional development initiatives; 
(8) plans, directs, and manages HRSA-wide skills-building and service 
programs for fellows and interns; (9) conducts agency-wide workforce 
analysis studies and surveys; (10) develops comprehensive workforce 
capacity-building strategies that meet the requirements of the Office 
of Personnel Management and HHS, programmatic needs of HRSA, and the 
governance and management needs of HRSA leadership; and (11) evaluates 
workforce capacity-building strategies to ensure that HRSA is able to 
retain a cadre of talented and ready public health professionals, 
reduce risks associated with turnover in mission critical positions and 
create a match between future needs and the aspirations of individuals.

Section RB-30, Delegations of Authority

    All delegations of authority and re-delegations of authority made 
to officials and employees of affected organizational components will 
continue in them or their successors pending further redelegation, if 
allowed, provided they are consistent with this reorganization.
    This reorganization is effective upon date of signature.

(Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3101)

    Dated: September 13, 2019.
Thomas J. Engels,
Acting Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2019-20407 Filed 9-19-19; 8:45 am]
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