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Director's Message
Welcome to the Office of Business Operations
Richard D. Updegrove, Director
Welcome to the Office of Business Operations (SP-1.21).
SP-1.21 is comprised of financial analysts and procurement
specialists dedicated to providing SSA program offices
with expert advice and assistance in managing funds
and contracts essential to accomplishing the overall
SSA mission in accordance with Federal and Departmental
regulations and in accordance with White House and
Congressional direction.
SP-1.21 is involved in the Departmental, White House,
and Congressional budget formulation processes not
only for SSA operations but also for security activities
across the Department through the safeguards and security
crosscut budget process. Budget documentation is developed
in accordance with specified requirements and supplemental
data is prepared to explain, defend, and justify,
budget requests to Congress. These efforts have become
increasingly important in an environment of increasing
security requirements and decreasing resources. On
a day-to-day basis, SP-1.21 manages the execution
of appropriated funding for the SSA program offices
by distributing approved funding to the appropriate
offices, preparing and executing reprogramming actions,
and advising Office Directors on budget trends based
on analysis of budget related reports.
On the procurement side of the house, SP-1.21 provides
experienced procurement advice and services designed
to assist SSA program offices obtain the goods and
services they need to meet mission requirements while
complying with procurement statutes, regulations and
policies. SP-1.21 staff act as Contracting Officer
Representatives (COR) for SSA support service contracts
and provide liaison between the SSA program offices
and the DOE procurement office. SP-1.21 is the focal
point within SSA for Acquisition Planning and Procurement
Strategy development. SP-1.21 also manages the government
purchase credit card program for SSA and purchases
items for program offices as needed.
Whether it is managing well established financial
and procurement programs or incorporating new programmatic
requirements, e.g., Presidential Management Agenda,
SP-1.21 ensures the financial and acquisition programs
throughout SSA are managed in an efficient and effective
manner to meet current and future mission challenges.
Any suggestions or comments you may have regarding
our operations and products are welcome.
Mission and Functions
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