Review of ORD's Extramural Management Specialist Position
Inspector General Division
Conducting the Review: Northern Audit Division Program Offices Involved: Office of Research and Development
Table of Contents
CHAPTERS
Purpose
Background
Scope and Methodology
Prior Audit Coverage
2 EMS POSITION HELPED TO IMPROVE ORD'S EXTRAMURAL MANAGEMENT
Advising ORD Management and Staff
Reviewing Extramural Procurement Packages
Performing Management Studies
Developing Professional Relationships
Coordinating Staff Development
3 IMPLEMENTATION OF EMS ROLE NEEDS CLARIFICATION
EMSs Performed PO Duties
Position Descriptions Needed Revision
OAM and GAD Unclear About EMS Role
Conclusion
Recommendations
ORD Comments and OIG Evaluation
4 SUPPORT STAFF PERFORMED EMS DUTIES AND SERVED AS PROJECT OFFICERS
Expertise of Support Staff Used to Address Workload
Support Staff Assisted EMSs Who Were Less Knowledgeable in Assistance Area
Support Staff Also Served as POs
Conclusion
Recommendations
ORD Comments and OIG Evaluation
5 EMS RESOURCE PLANNING IS NEEDED
ORD's Implementation of Corrective Actions
ORD's Extramural Budget Shifts and Declines
EMSs Performed "Other" Duties
Conclusion
Recommendation
EMS Position Can Be Improved
EMSs Suggest Improvements to Guidance Documents
Conclusion
Recommendation
EXHIBIT
1 PRIOR AUDITS OF EXTRAMURAL MANAGEMENT
APPENDICES
Created April 28, 1997