[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 233 (Thursday, December 4, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72002-72003]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-28486]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
Administration for Native Americans; Statement of Organization,
Functions, and Delegations of Authority
AGENCY: Administration for Children and Families, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has
reorganized the Administration for Native Americans (ANA). This
reorganization creates the Division of Policy and makes other technical
changes to reflect the current functions within ANA. The realignment of
functions better reflects the current work environment and priorities
within ANA, manifests ANA's commitment to Federal/Tribal government-to-
government relationships, and promotes self-determination for all
Native Americans. The statement of mission, organization, functions,
and delegations of authority conforms to and carries out the statutory
requirements of the Native American Programs Act (NAPA).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillian Sparks-Robinson, Commissioner,
Administration for Native Americans, 901 D Street SW., Washington, DC
20447, 202-401-5590.
This notice amends Part K of the Statement of Organization,
Functions, and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF),
as follows: Chapter KE, Administration for Native Americans (ANA), as
last amended in 74 FR 3053-54, Jan. 16, 2009.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Under Chapter KE, Administration for Native Americans, delete KE
in its entirety and replace with the following:
KE.00 MISSION. The mission of the Administration for Native
Americans (ANA) is to promote the goal of self-sufficiency and cultural
preservation for Native Americans by providing social and economic
development opportunities through financial assistance, training, and
technical assistance to eligible Tribes and Native American
communities, including American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native
Hawaiians, and other Native Pacific Islander organizations. ANA
provides funding for community-based projects that are designed to
improve the lives of Native children and families and reduce long-term
dependency on public assistance. Competitive funding authorized under
the Native American Programs Act of 1974 (NAPA), as amended, for
community-based projects is provided through three competitive
discretionary grant programs to eligible Tribes and non-profit Native
American organizations: Social and economic development, language
preservation, and environmental regulatory enhancement. In carrying out
the provisions of NAPA, the Commissioner advises the Secretary, through
the Assistant Secretary for Children and Families, on federal policies
affecting Native Americans and matters pertaining to Native Americans
within the Department of Health and Human Services and with other
Departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
KE.10 ORGANIZATION. ANA is headed by a Commissioner who is
confirmed by the Senate and reports directly to the Assistant Secretary
for Children and Families. ANA is organized as follows:
Office of the Commissioner (KEA)
Intra-Departmental Council on Native American Affairs (KEB)
Division of Program Operations (KEC)
Division of Program Evaluation and Planning (KED)
Division of Policy (KEE)
KE.20 Functions
A. The Office of the Commissioner provides executive leadership,
management strategies, and day-to-day operational leadership for all
components of ANA. The Commissioner serves as an effective and visible
advocate on behalf of Native Americans within the Department, and with
other departments and agencies of the Federal Government regarding all
federal policies affecting Native Americans. The Commissioner provides
policy direction and guidance to ACF Regional Offices with respect to
programs for reservation-based Indians, urban Indians, off-Reservation
Indians, and other Native American projects in Hawaii and the Pacific
Islands. The Commissioner oversees the Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan
Fund administered by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The Commissioner
also ensures training and technical assistance and other resources are
allocated and deployed to support and promote ANA's mission.
The Commissioner is the Chair of the Intra-Departmental Council on
Native American Affairs (ICNAA) and advises the Secretary on Native
American issues. ICNAA staff members provide support to the
Commissioner. ICNAA develops and promotes HHS policy to provide greater
access and quality services for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and
Native Americans (AI/AN/NAs) throughout the Department and where
possible, the Federal Government; promotes implementation of HHS policy
and agency plans on consultation with AI/AN/NAs and Tribal Governments;
identifies and develops legislative, administrative, and regulatory
proposals that promotes an effective, meaningful AI/AN/NA policy to
improve health and human services for AI/AN/NAs; identifies and
develops comprehensive Departmental strategy proposal to promote self-
sufficiency and self-determination for all AI/AN/NA people; and
promotes the Tribal/Federal government-to-government relationship on a
Department-wide basis in accordance with Presidential Executive Order.
The Deputy Commissioner reports to the Commissioner, assists the
Commissioner in carrying out the responsibilities of ANA, and performs
the duties of the Commissioner when absent. The Deputy Commissioner
supervises all three Division Directors. In addition, the Deputy
Commissioner provides day-to-day supervision and oversight to the
Management Operations
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Staff (MOS), coordinates the activities of the ACF Native American
Affairs Liaison Workgroup, serves as the ANA liaison to the Inter-
Departmental Council on Native American Affairs, provides coordination
of ANA's data driven strategic plan, and advises the Commissioner on
strategic and operational activities of ANA.
The MOS provides administrative and budget support to ANA. These
responsibilities include: (1) Serving as the Executive Secretariat for
ANA, including managing correspondence, correspondence systems, and
public requests including, but not limited to Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) requests; (2) coordinating human resources activities; (3)
developing and executing the budget; (4) providing on-going
administrative technical support of ANA contracts; and (5) as
appropriate, developing internal policies and procedures relating to
these activities.
B. The Division of Program Operations is primarily responsible for
the pre-award and post-award administration of discretionary grant
programs to eligible Tribes and non-profit Native American
organizations. These responsibilities include: (1) Developing ANA's
Funding Opportunity Announcements; (2) managing annual grant
competitions, including coordination of the panel review process and
internal application review; (3) on-going grantee monitoring and
support; (4) administering grant award portfolio, including close-out;
and (5) providing liaison to the Office of Administration, Divisions of
Grants Management and Division of Grants Policy.
C. The Division of Program Evaluation and Planning is responsible
for evaluations of grantee effectiveness and impact as well as ANA
performance including, but not limited to Government Performance and
Results Act measures. These responsibilities include: (1) Oversight of
planning and implementation activities related to ANA program
evaluation, including development of annual reports, which includes the
annual Report to Congress on Impact and Effectiveness; (2) data
analyses and special organizational studies to guide programmatic
enhancements and inform training and technical assistance efforts; (3)
coordination of pre-award and post-award training and technical
assistance activities in Alaska, the Pacific Basin, and the lower
forty-eight states; (4) coordination of ANA's data and social media
tools; and (5) liaison with the Office of Planning, Research and
Evaluation.
D. The Division of Policy is responsible for providing support and
guidance to define, establish, and disseminate policy affecting Native
American communities at large. These responsibilities include: (1)
Management of a unified and effective policy formulation process,
including coordination of ANA regulations and other policy issuances
affecting grantees and Native American communities; (2) formulation of
advice on tribal and state legislative, and other activities affecting
Native Americans; (3) development of long- and short-term strategies to
address issues raised in consultations and collaborations with Native
Americans; (4) support of the activities of the ACF Tribal Advisory
Committee and other committees, councils, and workgroups affecting
Native Americans; and (5) liaison with the Office of the General
Counsel and others in the Department on matters involving or affecting
Native Americans.
II. Continuation of Policy. Except as inconsistent with this
reorganization, all statements of policy and interpretations with
respect to organizational components affected by this notice within
ACF, heretofore issued and in effect on this date of this
reorganization are continued in full force and effect.
III. Delegation of Authority. All delegations and redelegations of
authority made to officials and employees of affected organizational
components will continue in them or their successors pending further
redelegations, provided they are consistent with this reorganization.
IV. Funds, Personnel, and Equipment. Transfer of organizations and
functions affected by this reorganization shall be accompanied in each
instance by direct and support funds, positions, personnel, records,
equipment, supplies, and other resources.
This reorganization will be effective upon date of signature.
Dated: November 24, 2014.
Mark H. Greenberg,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Children and Families.
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