[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 29 (Monday, February 13, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7594-7595]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-3271]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Services Administration


Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority

    This notice amends Part R of the Statement of Organization, 
Functions and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and 
Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration 
(HRSA) (60 FR 56605, as amended November 6, 1995; as last amended at 76 
FR 77840-778411 dated December 14 2011).
    This notice reflects organizational changes to the Health Resources 
and Services Administration. Specifically, this notice updates the 
functional statement for the Office of Planning, Analysis and 
Evaluation (RA5): (1) Establish the Office of External Engagement 
(RA57); (2) transfer some of the functions currently within the Office 
of Policy Analysis (RA53) into the newly established Office of External 
Engagement (RA57) and; (3) transfer one of the functions currently 
within the Office of Policy Analysis (RA53) into the Office of the 
Director (RA5).

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Chapter RA5--Office of Planning, Analysis and Evaluation

Section RA5-10, Organization

    Delete in its entirety and replace with the following:
    The Office of Planning, Analysis and Evaluation (RA5) is headed by 
the Director, who reports directly to the Administrator, Health 
Resources and Services Administration. The Office of Planning, Analysis 
and Evaluation (RA5) includes the following components:
    (1) Office of the Director (RA5);
    (2) Office of Policy Analysis (RA53);
    (3) Office of Research and Evaluation (RA56); and
    (4) Office of External Engagement (RA57).

Section RA5-20, Functions

    (1) Delete the functional statement for the Office of Planning, 
Analysis and Evaluation (RA5) and replace in its entirety.

Office of the Director (RA5)

    (1) Provides Agency-wide leadership for policy development, data 
collection and management, major analytic activities, research, and 
evaluation; (2) develops HRSA-wide policies; (3) participates with HRSA 
organizations in developing strategic plans for their component; (4) 
coordinates the Agency's long term strategic planning process; (5) 
conducts and/or guides analyses, research, and program evaluation; (6) 
develops annual performance plans; (7) analyzes budgetary data with 
regard to planning guidelines; (8) develops and produces performance 
reports required under the Government Performance and Accountability 
Report and OMB; (9) coordinates the Agency's participation in 
Department and Federal initiatives; (10) as requested, develops, 
implements, and coordinates policy processes for the agency for key 
major cross-cutting policy issues; (11) facilitates policy development 
by maintaining analytic liaison between the Administrator, other 
OPDIVs, Office of the Secretary staff components, and other Departments 
on critical matters involving program policy undertaken in the Agency; 
(12) provides data analyses, graphics presentations, briefing 
materials, and analyses on short notice to support the immediate needs 
of the Administrator and Senior Leadership; (13) conducts special 
studies and analyses and/or provides analytic support and information 
to the Administrator and Senior Leadership needed to support the 
Agency's goals and directions; and (14) collaborates with Office of 
Operations in the development of budgets, performance plans, and other 
administration reporting requirements.

Office of Policy Analysis (RA53)

    (1) Serves as the principal Agency resource for policy analysis; 
(2) analyzes issues arising from legislation, budget proposals, 
regulatory actions, and other program or policy actions; (3) serves as 
focal point within HRSA for analysis of healthcare payment systems and 
financing issues; (4) collaborates with HHS Agencies to examine the 
impact of Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance Program 
(CHIP) on HRSA grantees and safety net providers; and (5) provides 
Agency leadership guidance on policy development.

Office of Research and Evaluation (RA56)

    (1) Serves as the principal source of leadership and advice on 
program information and research; (2) analyzes and coordinates the 
Agency's need for information and data for use in the management and 
direction of Agency programs; (3) manages an Agency-wide information 
and data group as well as an Agency-wide research group; (4) maintains 
an inventory of HRSA databases; (5) provides technical assistance to 
HRSA staff in database development, maintenance, analysis, and 
distribution; (6) promotes the availability of HRSA data through web 
sites and other on-line applications; (7) conducts, oversees, and 
fosters high quality research across HRSA programmatic interests; (8) 
develops an annual research agenda for the Agency; (9) conducts, leads, 
and/or participates with HRSA staff in the development of research and 
demonstration projects; (10) coordinates HRSA participation in 
institutional review boards and the protection of human subjects; (11) 
conducts, guides, and/or participates in major program evaluation 
efforts and prepares reports on HRSA program efficiencies; and (12) 
manages HRSA activity related to the Paperwork Reduction Act, and other 
OMB policies.

Office of External Engagement (RA57)

    (1) Serves as the principal Agency resource for facilitating 
external engagement; (2) coordinates the Agency's intergovernmental 
activities; (3) provides the Administrator with a single point of 
contact on all activities related to important state and local 
government, stakeholder association, and interest group activities; (4) 
coordinates Agency cross-Bureau cooperative agreements and activities 
with organizations such as the National Governors Association, National 
Conference of State Legislature, Association of State and Territorial 
Health Officials, National Association of Counties, and National 
Association of County and City Health Officials; (5) interacts with 
various commissions such as the Delta Regional Authority, Appalachian 
Regional Commission, and on the Denali Commission; (6) serves as the 
primary liaison to Department intergovernmental staff; and (7) serves 
as the coordinator for the Government Accountability Office and reports 
on HRSA programs and activities.

Section RA5-30, Delegations of Authority

    All delegations of authority and re-delegations of authority made 
to HRSA officials that were in effect immediately prior to this 
reorganization, and that are consistent with this reorganization, shall 
continue in effect pending further re-delegation.
    This reorganization is effective upon date of signature.

    Dated: February 2, 2012.
Mary K. Wakefield,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2012-3271 Filed 2-10-12; 8:45 am]
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