[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 87 (Friday, May 3, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 19942-19943] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-10839] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority; Health Resources and Services Administration Part H, Chapter HB (Health Resources and Services Administration) of the Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (47 FR 38409- 24, August 31, 1982, as amended most recently at 61 FR 13503, dated March 27, 1996) is amended to reflect the following changes in the Bureau of Health Resources Development. Under Section HB-20, Organization and Functions, amend the functional statements for the Bureau of Health Resources Development (HBB) as follows: 1. Delete the Information Resources Staff, Office of the Director, BHRD (HBB1), functional statement in its entirety. 2. Establish the Office of Information Technology Management (HBB16), and enter the functional statement as follows: Office of Information Technology Management (HBB16) The Office of Information Technology Management (OITM): (1) Develops, reviews and implements policies and procedures to promote improved ADP and information resources management capabilities, practices and clearances throughout BHRD; (2) develops and coordinates BHRD-wide plans and budgets for the management of information technology and services, [[Page 19943]] including centralized data processing, office automation, and telecommunications; (3) develops and recommends policies and procedures relating to information resources management and support services; (4) plans, manages, administers and coordinates BHRD microcomputer systems, including all required linkages to networks inside and outside BHRD, including mainframe systems; (5) manages and coordinates state-of-the- art information science technology and provides technical advice, consultation, and assistance in information resources management and the use of ADP resources; (6) develops and coordinates the implementation of information resources management with other HRSA Bureaus; (8) analyzes the Bureau's need for information systems and performs planning, feasibility, utility, practicality, cost/benefit, and impact studies preceding any new or major inter- or intra-Agency systems development or acquisition; (9) manages ADP clearance, purchase, installation, and maintenance of all BHRD hardware and software packages; (10) provides a full range of automated data processing activities to assist in the production of meaningful and timely information for Bureau management and its decision-making processes; (11) provides technical assistance and consultation on computer systems design, development, and operation to components within the Bureau and regional offices; (12) evaluates state-of-the-art hardware and software systems to test their applicability and cost effectiveness for use by BHRD program staff; (13) designs, develops, and carries out special studies and/or evaluations of Bureau programs requiring advanced computer applications, programming skills, and microcomputer-mainframe interaction; (14) performs liaison with HRSA IRM staff with respect to information systems policy and security issues, and other ADP concerns with HRSA, PHS or Department implications; (15) manages property and equipment management activities; and (16) oversees and directs telecommunications activities and services. Delegations of Authority All delegations and re-delegations of authorities to officers and employees of the Bureau of Health Resources Development which were in effect immediately prior to the effective date of this reorganization will be continued in effect in them or their successors, pending further re-delegation, provided they are consistent with this reorganization. This reorganization is will be effective upon date of signature. Dated: April 22, 1996. Ciro V. Sumaya, Administrator, Health Resources and Services Administration. [FR Doc. 96-10839 Filed 5-2-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-15-M