[Federal Register: June 9, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 110)]
[Notices]               
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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). Chapter S2 covers the Deputy Commissioner, 
Operations (DCO). Notice is hereby given that Section S2.20 and 
Subchapter S2N are being amended to reflect responsibility for 
coordinating and implementing a comprehensive, nationwide program for 
DCO focusing on systems security and programmatic fraud. The changes 
are as follows:

Section S2.20  The Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Operations--
(Functions):

    Amend as follows:
    1. The Office of Public Service and Operations Support (OPSOS) 
(S2N) provides operations analysis, program support, service to the 
public and employee services for the Deputy Commissioner, Operations 
(DCO), and conducts studies and analyses. Provides broad operations 
support to FOs, TSCs, PSCs, and the Office of Central Operations. OPSOS 
also integrates operational delivery of public services under the RSDI, 
SSI and health insurance (HI) programs for domestic beneficiaries and 
delivery of RSDI program services for foreign beneficiaries. Provides 
broad operations support to the maintenance of activities associated 
with the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the DCO components. 
Coordinates and implements a comprehensive DCO nationwide program to 
focus on systems security and programmatic fraud. Directs and 
coordinates internal management support functions to ensure effective 
position management, workforce utilization and management analysis and 
planning. Directs the overall DCO budget process. Plans, implements, 
manages and assesses the interrelated duties of delivery of SSA program 
and related services to the public.

Section S2N.00  The Office of Public Service and Operations Support--
(Mission):


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    Amend as follows:
    The Office of Public Service and Operations Support (OPSOS) is 
responsible for providing operational/program support and conducting 
studies and analyses related to service to the public, employee 
services and activities associated with financial management, budget 
and management information. The office provides broad operations 
support to the FOs, TSCs, PSCs and the Office of Central Operations. 
OPSOS is also responsible for integrating operational delivery of 
public services under the RSDI, SSI and HI programs for domestic 
beneficiaries and for the delivery of RSDI program services to foreign 
beneficiaries. Additionally, the Office provides broad operations 
support to the maintenance of the basic earnings data which support the 
Social Security programs. It conducts studies, pilots and other 
activities associated with the overall effectiveness and efficiency of 
DCO components. OPSOS provides support and guidance to the DCO, 
Operations' Associate Commissioners, Regional Commissioners, regional 
and OCO security officers and managers, FOs, TSCs, and PSCs on a broad 
range of security and program integrity issues. It directs and 
coordinates internal management support functions to ensure effective 
position management, workforce utilization and management analysis and 
planning. It directs the overall DCO budget process and plans, 
implements, manages and assesses the interrelated duties of delivering 
SSA program and related services to the public.

Section S2N.20  The Office of Public Service and Operations Support--
(Functions):

    Amend as follows:
    C. The Immediate Office of the Associate Commissioner for Public 
Service and Operations Support (S2N) provides the Associate 
Commissioner with staff assistance on the full range of his/her 
responsibilities. Ensures open and effective communication with 
employees and Union representatives. Coordinates and implements a 
comprehensive DCO nationwide program to focus on systems security and 
programmatic fraud.

    Dated: May 27, 1999.
John R. Dyer,
Principal Deputy Commissioner of Social Security.
[FR Doc. 99-14528 Filed 6-8-99; 8:45 am]
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