Program Support

Purpose and Method of Operation

This activity supports the overall direction and management of the AHCPR, including the formulation of policies and program objectives and program planning and evaluation.

Five-Year Funding History

Funding and full-time equivalent (FTE) levels for the program support activity over the five years, including FY 1998, has been as follows:

Year	Funding	FTE
1994	2,431,000	40
1995	2,424,000	41
1996	2,230,000	41
1997	2,230,000	41
1998	2,230,000	41

Rational for the Budget Estimate

This activity supports the overall direction and management of the AHCPR including the formulation of policies and program objectives and program planning and evaluation.

FY 1999 Budget Request

The FY 1999 Budget Request for Program Support provides for current services including mandatory increases for annualization of the FY 1998 pay raise, the FY 1999 pay raise, and inflation.

Current as of February 1998