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Keith A. Tucker, 

Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance 

Officer, Office of the Secretary. 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES 

HIT Standards Committee; Schedule 

for the Assessment of HIT Policy 

Committee Recommendations 

AGENCY: Office of the National 

Coordinator for Health Information 

Technology, HHS. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: Section 3003(b)(3) of the 

American Recovery and Reinvestment 

Act of 2009 mandates that the HIT 

Standards Committee develop a 

schedule for the assessment of policy 

recommendations developed by the HIT 

Policy Committee and publish it in the 

Federal Register. This notice fulfills the 

requirements of Section 3003(b)(3) and 

updates the schedule posted in the 

Federal Register on May 4, 2011. In 

anticipation of receiving 

recommendations originally developed 

by the HIT Policy Committee, the HIT 

Standards Committee has created four 

(4) workgroups to analyze the areas of 

clinical quality, clinical operations, 

implementation, and privacy and 

security. Other groups are convened to 

address specific issues as needed, such 

as the Nationwide Health Information 

Network Power Team, the Consumer/ 

Patient Engagement Power Team, and 

the Vocabulary Task Force. 

HIT Standards Committee’s Schedule 

for the Assessment of HIT Policy 

Committee Recommendations is as 

follows: 

The National Coordinator will 

establish priority areas based in part on 

recommendations received from the HIT 

Policy Committee regarding health 

information technology standards, 

implementation specifications, and/or 

certification criteria. Once the HIT 

Standards Committee is informed of 

those priority areas, it will: 

(A) Direct the appropriate workgroup 

or other special group to develop a 

report for the HIT Standards Committee, 

to the extent possible, within 90 days, 

which will include, among other items, 

the following: 

(1) An assessment of what standards, 

implementation specifications, and 

certification criteria are currently 

available to meet the priority area; 

(2) an assessment of where gaps exist 

(i.e., no standard is available or 

harmonization is required because more 

than one standard exists) and identify 

potential organizations that have the 

capability to address those gaps; and 

(3) a timeline, which may also 

account for NIST testing, where 

appropriate, and include dates when the 

HIT Standards Committee is expected to 

issue recommendation(s) to the National 

Coordinator. 

(B) Upon receipt of a report from a 

workgroup or other special group, the 

HIT Standards Committee will: 

(1) Accept the timeline provided by 

the subcommittee, and, if necessary, 

revise it; and 

(2) Assign subcommittee(s) to conduct 

research and solicit testimony, where 

appropriate, and issue 

recommendations to the full committee 

in a timely manner. 

(C) Advise the National Coordinator, 

consistent with the accepted timeline in 

(B)(1) and after NIST testing, where 

appropriate, on standards, 

implementation specifications, and/or 

certification criteria, for the National 

Coordinator’s review and determination 

whether or not to endorse the 

recommendations, and possible 

adoption of the proposed 

recommendations by the Secretary of 

the Department of Health and Human 

Services. 

The standards and related topics 

which the HIT Standards Committee is 

expected to address over the coming 

year include, but may not be limited to: 

Quality measurement; the extended 

portfolio of standards for the nationwide 

health information network; distributed 

queries and results; radiology; 

consumer-mediated information 

exchange; public health; data 

portability; and a process for the 

maintenance of standards. 

For a listing of upcoming HIT 

Standards Committee meetings, please 

visit the ONC web site at http:// 

healthit.hhs.gov. 

Notice of this schedule is given under 

the American Recovery and 

Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111– 

5), section 3003. 

Dated: April 11, 2012. 

MacKenzie Robertson, 

FACA Program Manager, Office of Policy and 

Planning, Office of the National Coordinator 

for Health Information Technology. 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES 

Statement of Organization, Functions, 

and Delegations of Authority; 

Administration for Community Living 

AGENCY: Department of Health and 

Human Services. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: The Department of Health and 

Human Services establishes the 

Administration for Community Living 

in order to achieve several important 

objectives: reduce the fragmentation that 

currently exists in Federal programs 

addressing the community living service 

and support needs of both the aging and 

disability populations; enhance access 

to quality health care and long-term 

services and supports for all 

individuals; promote consistency in 

community living policy across other 

areas of the Federal government; and 

complement the community 

infrastructure, as supported by both 

Medicaid and other Federal programs, 

in order to better respond to the full 

spectrum of needs of seniors and 

persons with disabilities. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan 

Berger, Administration for Community 

Living, 1 Massachusetts Avenue NW., 

Washington, DC 20201, 202–357–3419 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 

notice amends Part B of the Statement 

of Organization, Functions, and 

Delegations of Authority of the 

Department of Health and Human 

Services (HHS), Administration on 

Aging, as last amended at 75 FR 18219– 

18228, dated April 9, 2010, and 76 FR 

5178, dated January 28, 2011; Part K of 

the Statement of Organization, 

Functions, and Delegations of Authority 

of the Department of Health and Human 

Services, Administration for Children 

and Families, at Chapter K, 

Administration on Children and 

Families, as last amended at 75 FR 

60471–60473, dated September 30, 

2010, and at Chapter KC, 

Administration on Developmental 

Disabilities, as last amended at 76 FR 

72418–72420, dated November 23, 2011; 

Part A of the Statement of Organization, 

Functions, and Delegations of Authority 

of the Department of Health and Human 

Services, Office of the Secretary, 

Immediate Office of the Secretary, at 

Chapter AA, Immediate Office of the 

Secretary, as last amended at 76 FR 

42710–11, dated July 19, 2011, and at 

Chapter AAC, Office on Disability, as 

last amended at 67 FR 70433, dated 

November 22, 2002; as follows: 

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I. Delete Part B, ‘‘The Administration on 

Aging’’; in its entirety and replace with 

the following: 

B.00 Mission 

B.10 Organization 

B.20 Functions 

B.00 Mission. The Administration 

for Community Living (ACL) provides 

national leadership and direction to 

plan, manage, develop, and raise 

awareness of comprehensive and 

coordinated systems of long-term 

services and supports that enable older 

Americans and individuals with 

disabilities, including intellectual, 

developmental, and physical 

disabilities, to maintain their health and 

independence in their homes and 

communities. ACL programs support 

strong State, Tribal, and local 

community networks designed to 

respond to the needs of persons with 

disabilities, older Americans, and their 

families through advocacy, systems 

change and capacity building to ensure 

access to needed community services, 

individualized supports, and other 

forms of assistance that promote selfdetermination, independence, 

productivity, and integration and 

inclusion in all facets of community life. 

ACL advises the Secretary, 

Departmental components and other 

Federal departments and agencies on 

the development and implementation of 

policies to improve access to 

community living services and supports 

and enhance opportunities for persons 

with disabilities and older Americans, 

while retaining discrete policy and 

programmatic operations that respond 

to the unique needs of these 

populations. ACL’s visibility within the 

Department of Health and Human 

Services and with other Federal 

agencies helps ensure that Federal 

policies and programs allow all 

individuals across the lifespan to live 

with respect and dignity as full 

members of their communities. 

B.10 Organization. ACL is an 

Operating Division of the Department of 

Health and Human Services. ACL is 

headed by an Administrator, who 

reports directly to the Secretary. The 

Administrator is also the Assistant 

Secretary for Aging. In addition to the 

Administrator, the ACL consists of the 

Principal Deputy Administrator, who 

also serves as the senior advisor to the 

Secretary on HHS activities relating to 

disabilities, and Staff and Program 

Offices. ACL is organized as follows: 

Office of the Administrator (BA) 

Administration on Aging (BB) 

Administration on Intellectual and 

Developmental Disabilities (BC) 

Center for Disability and Aging Policy (BD) 

Center for Management and Budget (BE) 

B.20 Functions. ACL is the principal 

agency designated to lead aging and 

disability programs. More specifically, 

the provisions of the Older Americans 

Act (OAA) of 1965 are carried out by its 

subcomponent, the Administration on 

Aging; and the provisions of the 

Developmental Disabilities Assistance 

and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act) of 2000 

are carried out by its subcomponent, the 

Administration on Intellectual and 

Developmental Disabilities. ACL also 

administers programs authorized under 

Section 398, Title XVII and Title XXIX 

of the Public Health Service Act 

(PHSA), as amended, Section 262 and 

292 of the Help America Vote Act 

(HAVA), Section 6021(d) of the Deficit 

Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005, and 

implementation and administration of 

certain provisions of the Elder Justice 

Act (EJA), as well as continuing support 

for the President’s Committee for People 

with Intellectual Disabilities. 

Develops, recommends and issues 

policies, procedures, standards and 

guidelines to provide direction for the 

programs it administers. Approves or 

disapproves plans and funding 

applications for national programs 

providing community-based long-term 

services and supports. Administers 

programs for training, research, 

demonstration, evaluation and 

information dissemination. Administers 

programs related to advocacy, systems 

change and capacity building. 

Administers national centers for service 

development and provides technical 

assistance to States, Tribal 

Organizations, local communities and 

service providers. Serves as the lead 

Federal agency for adult protection 

services. 

Assists the Secretary in all matters 

pertaining to opportunities and 

challenges of persons with disabilities, 

older Americans, and Americans of all 

ages about their current and potential 

future need for information and access 

to long-term services and supports. 

Advocates for the needs of these 

constituencies in program planning and 

policy development within the 

Department and in other Federal 

agencies. Advises the Secretary, 

Departmental components and other 

Federal departments and agencies on 

the characteristics, circumstances and 

needs of these populations and develops 

policies, plans and programs designed 

to promote their welfare. 

The functions of the organizational 

units of ACL are described in detail in 

the succeeding Chapters. 

A. Office of the Administrator (BA): 

BA.00 Mission 

BA.10 Organization 

BA.20 Functions 

BA.00 Mission. The Office of the 

Administrator provides executive 

direction, leadership, and guidance for 

ACL programs, and serves as the focal 

point for the development, coordination 

and administration of those programs 

nationwide. The Office advises the 

Secretary on issues affecting seniors and 

persons with disabilities. 

BA.10 Organization. The Office of 

the Administrator is headed by the 

Administrator, who reports directly to 

the Secretary. The Office of the 

Administrator includes the Principal 

Deputy Administrator, who also serves 

as an advisor to the Secretary on HHS 

activities relating to disabilities, and the 

following components: 

Immediate Office of the Administrator (BAA) 

Office of External Affairs (BAB) 

Office of Regional Operations (BAC1–BACX) 

BA.20 Functions 

1. Immediate Office of the 

Administrator (BAA). The Immediate 

Office of the Administrator (IOA) is 

responsible to the Secretary for carrying 

out ACL’s mission and provides 

executive supervision to the major 

components of ACL. The Administrator 

and Principal Deputy both serve as 

members of the Secretary’s senior 

leadership team, ensuring that Federal 

policies and programs support the goal 

of enabling all individuals to live with 

respect and dignity as fully participating 

members of their communities. 

Sets national policies, establishes 

national priorities, ensures policy 

consistency, and directs plans and 

programs conducted by ACL. Advises 

the Secretary, HHS Operating Divisions, 

and other Federal agencies on the 

characteristics, circumstances, and 

needs of persons with disabilities, older 

Americans, and their families and on 

policies, plans and programs designed 

to promote their welfare. 

Coordinates the development of 

legislative proposals, testimony, 

background statements, and other policy 

documents in activities related to 

legislation. In coordination with the 

HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary 

for Legislation, analyzes proposed and 

enacted legislation related directly or 

indirectly to older people and persons 

with disabilities, including legislation 

directly affecting ACL programs. 

In collaboration with other Federal 

agencies, develops and implements 

interagency agreements to advance the 

concerns and interests of persons with 

disabilities, older adults, and families of 

such individuals. Provides liaison to 

Federal advisory committees. Works 

with national organizations, 

professional societies, and academic 

organizations to identify mutual 

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interests and plan voluntary and funded 

approaches to enhance opportunities for 

community living. 

Receives, assesses, and controls 

incoming correspondence and makes 

assignments to the appropriate ACL 

component(s) for response and action; 

provides assistance and advice to ACL 

staff on the development of responses to 

correspondence; and tracks 

development of periodic reports and 

facilitates departmental clearance. 

Maintains official copies of all policy 

and information issuances and data 

collection instruments, ensuring 

adherence to requirements for records 

management and disposition and 

Freedom of Information Act. 

2. Office of External Affairs (BAB). 

The External Affairs (OEA) supports the 

Immediate Office of the Administrator 

in the effective communication of ACL 

policies, goals, and objectives. In 

coordination with the Department, 

manages ACL’s media relations and 

external outreach activities. 

Coordinates with the HHS Office of 

the Assistant Secretary for Public 

Affairs, including planning and 

implementing strategy for relations with 

the news and other information media. 

Initiates media outreach activities; 

responds to all media inquiries 

concerning ACL programs and related 

issues; develops news releases, feature 

articles for magazines and other 

publications on ACL programs and 

initiatives; and manages preparation 

and clearance of speeches and official 

statements on ACL programs. 

Implements public education 

activities to support the achievement of 

program objectives; develops and 

distributes publications and audiovisual 

materials about older people and 

persons with disabilities and prepares 

and issues brochures, fact sheets, and 

exhibits on their needs and concerns 

and measures to improve the 

circumstances, available services, and 

environment for the older population. 

Develops special information campaigns 

to inform the general public about 

issues, problems and benefits important 

to persons with disabilities and older 

people. Fosters, plans and coordinates 

ceremonies and celebrations. Manages 

the content of ACL Web sites and 

oversees the development of other social 

media tools used to inform the public 

about ACL policies, programs and 

services. Implements the National 

Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care 

Information authorized under Section 

6021(d) of the DRA of 2005. 

3. Office of Regional Operations 

(BAC1–BACX). The Office of Regional 

Operations (ORO) includes a 

coordinating central office liaison and 

ten Regional Support Centers. The 

central office regional liaison 

coordinates the operations of the 

Regional Support Centers, each of 

which is headed by a Regional 

Administrator (RA). 

The Regional Support Centers serve as 

the focal point for the development and 

coordination of ACL programs within 

the designated HHS region. Represent 

the Administrator within the region, 

providing information for, and 

contributing to the development of, 

national programs serving with the 

elderly and persons with disabilities. 

Serve as the effective and visible 

advocate to other Federal agencies in 

their geographic jurisdiction; advise, 

consult and cooperate with each Federal 

agency proposing or administering 

programs or services; coordinate and 

assist in the planning and development 

by public (including Federal, State, 

Tribal and local agencies) and private 

organizations of comprehensive and 

coordinated services and opportunities 

in each community of the nation; and 

conduct active public education of 

government officials and the public to 

ensure broad understanding of the need 

for community-based services and 

supports. 

Monitor, assist and evaluate State 

Agencies and Tribal Organizations 

administering programs supported 

under the OAA and other authorizing 

legislation. Participates in the review of 

State Plans and recommend approval or 

disapproval, as appropriate. Participates 

in the review of applications for Tribal 

Programs and recommend approval or 

disapproval applications. Review 

grantee financial and program reports 

and provide technical assistance to 

recipients on fiscal operations. Provide 

assistance and support for programs 

authorized under the DD Act. 

Advise the Administrator on 

problems and progress of programs; 

evaluate the effectiveness of programs 

and services in the Regions and 

recommend changes that would 

improve program operations and 

enhance effectiveness; and provide 

guidance to agencies and grantees in 

applications of policy to specific 

operational issues requiring resolution. 

Facilitate interagency cooperation at the 

Federal, Regional, State and Tribal 

levels to enhance resources and 

assistance available to the elderly and 

persons with disabilities. Disseminate 

and provide technical assistance 

regarding program guidelines and 

developments to States Agencies, Tribal 

Organizations, and local community 

service providers. 

B. Administration on Aging (BB) 

BB.00 Mission 

BB.10 Organization 

BB.20 Functions 

BB.00 Mission. The Administration 

on Aging (AoA) carries out programs 

operated under the OAA, Section 398 

and Title XVII of the PHSA and 

implementation and administration of 

certain provisions of the EJA, including, 

but not limited to, those concerning the 

Elder Justice Coordinating Council, the 

Advisory Board on Elder Abuse, 

Neglect, and Exploitation, and Adult 

Protective Services. The Administration 

on Aging helps elderly individuals 

maintain their dignity and 

independence in their homes and 

communities through comprehensive, 

coordinated, and cost effective systems 

of long-term care, and livable 

communities across the United States. 

BB.10 Organization. The 

Administration on Aging is headed by 

the Assistant Secretary, who is also the 

Administrator. The Deputy Assistant 

Secretary for Aging supports the 

Assistant Secretary in overseeing the 

Administration on Aging. The 

Administration on Aging includes the 

following components: 

Office of the Assistant Secretary on Aging 

(BBA) 

Office of Supportive and Caregiver Services 

(BBB) 

Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion 

Programs (BBC) 

Office of Elder Rights Protection (BBD) 

Office of American Indian, Alaskan Native, 

and Native Hawaiian Programs (BBE) 

Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman 

Programs (BBF) 

BF.20 Functions 

1. Office of the Assistant Secretary on 

Aging (BBA). The Office of the Assistant 

Secretary on Aging (OASA) advises and 

supports the Administrator, the 

Secretary, and other elements of the 

Department in serving as the visible and 

effective advocate for older people 

within the Federal Government. 

Provides leadership and expertise on 

program development, advocacy and 

initiatives affecting seniors and their 

caregivers. Plans and directs grant 

programs designed to provide planning, 

coordination and services to older 

Americans as authorized under the 

OAA and other legislation. 

Performs functions under Title II of 

the OAA related to consultation with 

other Federal agencies and the provision 

of information about aging services, 

programs and policies in order to 

enhance coordination and delivery. 

Supports the Administrator in 

implementing Section 203(1) of the 

OAA by coordinating, advising, 

consulting with and cooperating with 

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the head of each department, agency 

and instrumentality of the Federal 

Government proposing or administering 

programs or services substantially 

related to the objectives of the OAA. 

Oversees the consultation process by 

which agency heads must consult with 

AoA before establishing programs or 

services related to the OAA. Plans and 

implements the process for the 

collaboration of all Federal agencies 

with AoA in the execution by those 

agencies of programs and services 

related to the OAA. 

Consults with and provides technical 

assistance to and education for State 

and Area Agencies on Aging, Tribal 

grantees, and local community service 

providers in the development of plans, 

goals, and system development 

activities. Ensures that statutory 

requirements, regulations, policies, and 

instructions are implemented for 

mandatory grant programs under Titles 

III, VI and VII of the OAA, and for the 

discretionary grant programs under Title 

II and Title IV of the OAA, as well as 

Section 398 of the PHSA and the EJA. 

Oversees disaster assistance and 

reimbursement activities pursuant to 

Section 310 of the OAA. 

Provides oversight and leadership to 

the Nutrition Officer established in Title 

II of the OAA who provides technical 

assistance and guidance to Regional 

Support Centers, States, Area Agencies 

on Aging and community service 

providers. Provides technical guidance 

to the Regional Support Centers as they 

implement the national programs of the 

OAA and ensures that clear and 

consistent guidance is given on program 

and policy directives. Issues substantive 

operating procedures to guide Central 

Office and Regional staff in the conduct 

of their programmatic responsibilities. 

At all levels, from national to the local 

service delivery level, develops methods 

and collaborations to articulate the 

problems and concerns of the elderly to 

organizations beyond the traditional 

network of agencies and works with 

these organizations to be more sensitive 

and responsive to age-related needs and 

issues. Oversees the international 

liaison functions of AoA, coordinating 

AoA international activities with 

Departmental as well as other Federal 

agencies, States and national 

organizations concerned with 

international aging matters. 

2. Office of Supportive and Caregiver 

Services (BBB). The Office of Supportive 

and Caregiver Services (OSCS) serves as 

the focal point for the operation, 

administration, and assessment of the 

programs authorized under Titles III–B 

and III–E of the OAA and Section 398 

of the PHSA, as well as activities under 

Titles II and IV of the OAA that are 

designed to provide information and 

referral services to seniors and 

caregivers, and to support technical 

assistance, outreach, and information 

dissemination that are culturally and 

linguistically appropriate in order to 

meet the needs of diverse populations of 

older individuals. In addition, the Office 

performs the functions under Title II of 

the OAA related to consultation with 

other Federal agencies and the provision 

of information about supportive and 

caregiver services in order to enhance 

service coordination and delivery. 

Implements Titles III–B and III–E of 

the OAA through the development of 

regulations, policies and guidance 

governing the development and 

enhancement by State and Area 

Agencies on Aging of comprehensive 

and coordinated systems of home and 

community-based supportive and 

caregiver services. This includes 

implementing and enhancing systems 

for home and community-based 

supportive services, the operation of 

multi-purpose senior centers, and 

caregiver support and assistance 

services. 

In coordination with the Office of 

Nutrition and Health Promotion 

Programs, provides guidance regarding 

State Plan processing and approval, the 

process and criteria for approval of 

States’ Intrastate Funding Formulas for 

the allocation and targeting of resources 

within States, and implementation of 

the Interstate Funding Formula for 

distribution of Title III–B and III–E 

funds among States. Through the 

analysis of State Plans, evaluation 

findings and other relevant material, 

identifies potential program and 

management issues and develops 

recommendations on possible solutions. 

Fosters, oversees, and ensures 

accountability for the implementation of 

programs by States and Area Agencies 

through guidance and direction to 

Regional staff regarding program 

reviews and system development and 

enhancements. Designs and provides 

training and technical assistance for 

program compliance, effectiveness, and 

enhancement. Provides technical and 

subject matter expertise targeted at 

enhancing the capabilities of State and 

Area Agencies and local communities to 

improve service delivery to older 

people. 

Directs and assesses the development 

of State-administered home and 

community-based long-term care 

systems providing supportive services 

for the elderly and caregivers. Initiates 

and encourages expansion of the 

capacities of home and communitybased supportive and caregiver services 

to deliver comprehensive services to the 

elderly. 

Implements programs under Section 

398 of the PHSA, as well as activities 

under Titles II and IV of the OAA, 

through the development of 

demonstrations designed to test the 

efficacy of new and innovative models 

in improving the delivery and 

effectiveness of community-based 

supportive services for seniors and 

caregivers. Prepares the planning 

documents for and develops 

discretionary grant program 

announcements. Evaluates 

demonstration grant and contract 

proposals; and recommends approval/ 

disapproval. Monitors progress, gives 

technical guidance to, and evaluates the 

performance of grantees and contractors. 

Promotes the coordination of 

innovation and demonstration activities 

with other national, field and local 

programs related to aging. Develops 

standards and identifies successful 

service and systems development 

strategies and best practice models for 

use by the Aging Network. Provides 

technical assistance to Aging Network 

partners in utilizing the findings from 

program demonstrations to inform 

policy and program development and 

enhance service delivery and 

coordination at the Federal, State and 

local level. 

3. Office of Nutrition and Health 

Promotion Programs (BBC). The Office 

of Nutrition and Health Promotion 

Programs (ONHPP) serves as the focal 

point for the operation, administration, 

and assessment of the programs 

authorized under Titles III–C and III–D 

of the OAA, as well as the Chronic 

Disease Self-Management Program 

under Title XVII of the PHSA and other 

activities under Titles II and IV of the 

OAA designed to promote healthy 

behaviors and improved health status 

for older people. In addition, the Office 

performs the functions under Title II of 

the OAA related to consultation with 

other Federal agencies and the provision 

of information about nutrition and 

preventive health services in order to 

enhance service coordination and 

delivery. 

Implements Titles III–C and III–D of 

the OAA through the development of 

regulations, policies and guidance 

governing the development and 

enhancement by State and Area 

Agencies on Aging of comprehensive 

and coordinated systems of home and 

community-based nutrition and 

preventive health services. Carries out 

the functions of the designated 

Nutrition Officer, who coordinates 

nutritional services under the OAA, 

develops the regulations and guidelines, 

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and provides technical assistance 

regarding nutrition to State and Area 

Agencies, nutrition service providers, 

and other organizations. Serves as the 

liaison to the Department of Agriculture 

and other Federal agencies and 

organizations related to nutrition policy 

and program issues. 

In coordination with the Office of 

Supportive and Caregiver Services, 

provides guidance regarding State Plan 

processing and approval, the process 

and criteria for approval of States’ 

Intrastate Funding Formulas for the 

allocation and targeting of resources 

within States, and implementation of 

the Interstate Funding Formula for 

distribution of Title III–C and III–D 

funds among States. Through the 

analysis of State Plans, evaluation 

findings and other relevant material, 

identifies potential program and 

management issues and develops 

recommendations on possible solutions. 

Fosters, oversees, and ensures 

accountability for the implementation of 

programs by States and Area Agencies 

through guidance and direction to 

Regional staff regarding program 

reviews and system development and 

enhancements. Designs and provides 

training and technical assistance for 

program compliance, effectiveness, and 

enhancement. Provides technical and 

subject matter expertise targeted at 

enhancing the capabilities of State and 

Area Agencies and local communities to 

improve service delivery to older 

people. 

Directs and assesses the development 

of State-administered home and 

community-based long-term care 

systems providing nutrition and 

preventive health services for the 

elderly and caregivers. Initiates and 

encourages expansion of the capacities 

of home and community-based nutrition 

and preventive health services to deliver 

comprehensive services to the elderly. 

Implements the Chronic Disease SelfManagement Program under Title XVII 

of the PHSA as well as other activities 

under Titles II and IV of the OAA, 

through the development of 

demonstrations designed to test the 

efficacy of new and innovative models 

in improving the delivery and 

effectiveness of community-based 

nutrition, health promotion, and 

evidenced-based disease prevention. 

Prepares the planning documents for 

and develops discretionary grant 

program announcements. Evaluates 

demonstration grant and contract 

proposals; and recommends approval/ 

disapproval. Monitors progress, gives 

technical guidance to, and evaluates the 

performance of grantees and contractors. 

Promotes the coordination of 

innovation and demonstration activities 

with other national, field and local 

programs related to aging. Develops 

standards and identifies successful 

service and systems development 

strategies and best practice models for 

use by the Aging Network. Provides 

technical assistance to Aging Network 

partners in utilizing the findings from 

program demonstrations to inform 

policy and program development and 

enhance service delivery and 

coordination at the Federal, State and 

local level. 

4. Office of Elder Rights Protection 

(BBD). The Office of Elder Rights 

(OERP) serves as the focal point for the 

operation, administration, and 

assessment of the elder abuse 

prevention, legal assistance 

development, and pension counseling 

programs under Titles II and VII of the 

OAA. In addition, OERP administers the 

Senior Medicare Patrol projects and 

related activities under Title IV of the 

OAA and the Health Insurance 

Portability and Accountability Act of 

1997, and serves as the Federal focal 

point for Adult Protective Services and 

related activities carried out under the 

EJA. The Office also works with the 

Office of the National Long-Term Care 

Ombudsman to carry out the Long-Term 

Care Ombudsman Program and the 

National Ombudsman Resource Center. 

Reviews State Plans to determine 

eligibility for funding under the OAA 

and recommends approval or 

disapproval. Implements Title VII in the 

field, in coordination with the National 

Long-Term Care Ombudsman, through 

the provision to Regional Support 

Centers of guidance and information, 

and the development and interpretation 

of Title VII program regulations and 

policy. Ensures the implementation of 

guidance and instructions concerning 

prevention of elder abuse, elder rights 

and legal assistance development 

programs. Provides guidance and 

leadership in the development of the 

pension counseling program and 

effective models for nationwide 

replication. 

Fosters, coordinates, and ensures 

accountability for the implementation of 

Title VII by States through guidance and 

direction to Regional staff regarding 

program reviews, and program and 

system development and enhancements. 

Designs and provides training and 

technical assistance for program 

compliance, effectiveness, and 

enhancement. Develops program plans 

and instructions for AoA Regional 

Support Centers and State and Area 

Agencies to improve the Title VII 

protection and representational 

programs funded under the OAA. 

Coordinates, implements, monitors, 

and promotes efforts to provide 

consumer information, education and 

protection designed to detect, prevent 

and report error, fraud and abuse in the 

Medicare and Medicaid programs. 

Provides in-depth expertise, 

information, leadership and technical 

assistance through the Regional Support 

Centers to the Senior Medicare Patrol 

network and serves as a reliable 

clearinghouse of information for the 

aging network, older persons and their 

families. 

Implements demonstration activities 

under Titles II and IV of the OAA and 

the EJA designed to test the efficacy of 

new and innovative models in 

improving the delivery and 

effectiveness of elder rights activities. 

Prepares the planning documents for 

and develops discretionary grant 

program announcements. Evaluates 

demonstration grant and contract 

proposals; and recommends approval/ 

disapproval. Monitors progress, gives 

technical guidance to, and evaluates the 

performance of grantees and contractors. 

Promotes the coordination of 

innovation and demonstration activities 

with other national, field and local 

programs related to aging. Develops 

standards and identifies successful 

service and systems development 

strategies and best practice models for 

use by the Aging Network. Provides 

technical assistance to Aging Network 

partners in utilizing the findings from 

program demonstrations to inform 

policy and program development and 

enhance service delivery and 

coordination at the Federal, State and 

local level. 

5. Office for American Indian, 

Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian 

Programs (BBE). The Office for 

American Indian, Alaskan Native, and 

Native Hawaiian Programs 

(OAIANNHP) serves as the effective and 

visible advocate within the Department 

of Health and Human Services and with 

other departments and agencies of the 

Federal Government regarding all 

Federal policies affecting older 

individuals who are Native Americans. 

Works with State, local and Tribal 

governments providing leadership and 

coordination of activities, services and 

policies affecting American Indians, 

Alaskan Natives and Native Hawaiian 

elders. Promotes linkages among 

national Indian organizations, national 

aging organizations, and national 

provider organizations with the goal of 

enhancing the interests of and services 

to Native American elders. 

Recommends policies and priorities 

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with respect to the development and 

operation of programs and activities 

relating to individuals who are older 

Native Americans. The Office 

coordinates activities among other 

Federal departments and agencies to 

ensure a continuum of improved 

services through memoranda of 

agreements or through other appropriate 

means of coordination. 

Evaluates outreach under Title III and 

Title VI of the OAA and recommends 

necessary action to improve service 

delivery, outreach, and coordination 

between Title III and Title VI services. 

Encourages and assists with the 

provision of information to older Native 

Americans to assure a continuum of 

services. Develops research plans, 

conducts and arranges for research in 

the field of Native American aging; 

collects, analyzes, and disseminates 

information related to problems 

experienced by older Native Americans, 

including information on health status 

of older individuals who are Native 

Americans, elder abuse, in-home care, 

and other problems unique to Native 

Americans. Develops, implements, and 

oversees the uniform data collection 

procedures for Tribal and Native 

Hawaiian Organizations; and 

implements and oversees the 

consultation requirements of Title II as 

they apply to Native American issues. 

Serves as the AoA focal point for the 

administration of the programs 

authorized under Title VI and the 

Native American Organization 

provisions of Title VII–B of the OAA, 

including administering grants, 

cooperative agreements and contracts. 

Coordinates with the Regional Support 

Centers to provide program guidance, 

policy direction, training, technical 

assistance, and monitoring of Title VI 

grantees. Oversees the development and 

operation of Resource Centers on Native 

American Elders under Title IV of the 

OAA, which gather information, 

perform research, provide for 

dissemination of results, and provide 

technical assistance and training to 

those who provide services to Native 

American elders. Arranges for and 

manages ongoing training and technical 

assistance for Title VI grantees. 

Coordinates additional training and 

technical assistance with other projects 

managed by other components of the 

agency. 

6. Office of Long-Term Care 

Ombudsman Programs (BBF). The 

Office of the Long-Term Care 

Ombudsman Programs (OLTCOP) 

carries out the functions established in 

Section 201(d)(1) of the OAA, serving as 

the effective and visible advocate 

regarding Federal policies and laws that 

may adversely affect the health, safety, 

welfare, or rights of residents of longterm care facilities. 

Reviews Federal legislation, 

regulations, and policies regarding longterm care ombudsman programs and 

makes recommendations to the 

Assistant Secretary for Aging. 

Coordinates the activities of ACL with 

other Federal, State and local entities 

relating to long-term care ombudsman 

programs; prepares an annual report to 

Congress on the effectiveness of services 

provided by State long-term care 

ombudsman programs; and establishes 

standards for the training of State longterm care ombudsman staff. 

Works with the Office of Elder Rights 

to administer the Long-Term Care 

Ombudsman Program and the National 

Ombudsman Resource Center. Makes 

recommendations to the Administrator 

regarding the operation of the National 

Ombudsman Resource Center, and the 

review and approval of the provisions in 

State plans submitted under section 

307(a) of the OAA that relate to State 

Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs. 

C. Administration on Intellectual and 

Developmental Disabilities (BC) 

BC.00 Mission 

BC.10 Organization 

BC.20 Functions 

BC.00 Mission. The Administration 

on Intellectual and Developmental 

Disabilities (AIDD) advises the 

Secretary, through the Administrator on 

Community Living, on matters relating 

to individuals with intellectual and 

developmental disabilities and serves as 

the focal point in the Department to 

support and encourage the provision of 

quality services to individuals with 

developmental disabilities and their 

families. The Administration on 

Intellectual and Developmental 

Disabilities supports States and 

communities in increasing the 

independence, productivity and 

community inclusion of individuals 

with intellectual and developmental 

disabilities and ensuring that the rights 

of all individuals with intellectual and 

developmental disabilities are 

protected. 

BC.10 Organization. The 

Administration on Intellectual and 

Developmental Disabilities is headed by 

a Commissioner, who reports directly to 

the Administrator. The Administration 

on Intellectual and Developmental 

Disabilities includes the following 

components: 

Office of the Commissioner on Intellectual 

and Developmental Disabilities (BCA) 

Office of Program Support (BCB) 

Office of Innovation (BCC) 

Office for the President’s Committee for 

People with Intellectual Disabilities (BCD) 

BC.20 Functions 

1. Office of the Commissioner on 

Intellectual and Developmental 

Disabilities (BCA). The Office of the 

Commissioner on Intellectual and 

Developmental Disabilities (OCIDD) 

provides executive leadership and 

management strategies for all 

components of the Administration on 

Intellectual and Developmental 

Disabilities, and serves as the principal 

advisor to the Administrator, the 

Secretary, and other elements of the 

Department for individuals with 

intellectual and developmental 

disabilities and their families. Plans, 

coordinates and controls AIDD policy, 

planning and management activities 

which include the development of 

legislative proposals, regulations and 

policy issuances for AIDD. 

Provides executive direction to 

AIDD’s components and establishes 

goals and objectives for AIDD programs. 

Assists states, through the design and 

implementation of a comprehensive and 

continuing state plan, in making 

optimal use of existing Federal and state 

resources for the provision of services 

and supports to individuals with 

intellectual and developmental 

disabilities and their families to achieve 

these outcomes. 

In concert with other components of 

ACL as well as other public, private, 

and voluntary sector partners, develops 

and implements research, 

demonstration and evaluation strategies 

for discretionary funding of activities 

designed to improve and enrich the 

lives of individuals with intellectual 

and developmental disabilities. Serves 

as a resource in the development of 

policies and programs to reduce or 

eliminate barriers experienced by 

individuals with intellectual and 

developmental disabilities through the 

identification of promising practices 

and dissemination of information. 

Supports and encourages programs or 

services and manages initiatives, 

involving the private and voluntary 

sectors, that benefit individuals with 

intellectual, developmental, and other 

disabilities and their families. 

Initiates, executes and supports the 

development of interagency, 

intergovernmental and public-private 

sector agreements, committees, task 

forces, commissions or joint-funding 

efforts as appropriate. In coordination 

with the Office of External Affairs, 

develops strategies for increasing public 

awareness of the needs of individuals 

with intellectual and developmental 

disabilities, their families, and programs 

designed to address them. 

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2. Office of Program Support (BCB). 

The Office of Program Support (OPS) is 

responsible for the coordination, 

oversight, management and evaluation 

of the State Councils on Developmental 

Disabilities, the Protection and 

Advocacy Systems, and the University 

Centers for Excellence in Developmental 

Disabilities grant programs as 

authorized by the DD Act. The Office is 

responsible for the development of 

procedures and performance standards 

that ensure compliance with the DD Act 

and that improve the outcomes of the 

programs in increasing the 

independence, productivity and 

community inclusion of persons with 

developmental disabilities as well as 

program outreach activities. 

Conducts routine and special analyses 

of state plans of State Councils on 

Developmental Disabilities, statement of 

goals and objectives of State Protection 

and Advocacy Systems, and five-year 

plans of the University Centers for 

Excellence in Developmental 

Disabilities, to assure consistent 

application of AIDD program goals and 

objectives. Provides program 

development services, develops and 

initiates guidelines, policy issuances 

and actions with team participation by 

other components of AIDD, ACL, HHS 

and other government agencies to fulfill 

the mission and goals of the DD Act, as 

amended. 

Ensures the dissemination of grantee 

results, including project results and 

information produced by AIDD grantees, 

by coordinating with the Office of 

Innovation and the Office of the 

Commissioner on Intellectual and 

Developmental Disabilities for 

information sharing. Manages crosscutting initiatives with other 

components of AIDD, ACL, HHS and 

other government agencies to promote 

and integrate the grant programs into 

cross-agency and cross-disability efforts. 

3. Office of Innovation (BCC). The 

Office of Innovation is responsible for 

the coordination, oversight, 

management and evaluation of the 

Projects of National Significance, 

Family Support, and the Direct Support 

Workers grant programs as authorized 

by the DD Act. The Office is responsible 

for the development of procedures that 

ensure compliance with the DD Act and 

that improve the outcomes of the 

programs, grants and contracts in 

increasing the independence, 

productivity and community inclusion 

of persons with intellectual and 

developmental disabilities. Ensures the 

dissemination of project results and 

information produced by AIDD grantees. 

OI also administers two formula 

grants under the HAVA (State and Local 

Grants for Election Assistance for 

Individuals with Disabilities and Grants 

to Protection and Advocacy Systems) 

that improve accessibility for 

individuals with the full range of 

disabilities, including the blind and 

visually impaired, to polling places, 

including the path of travel, entrances, 

exits and voting facilities. Administers a 

training and technical assistance grant 

program under the HAVA that provides 

technical assistance to Protection and 

Advocacy Systems in their mission to 

promote the full participation in the 

electoral process for individuals with 

the full range of disabilities, including 

registering to vote, casting vote, and 

accessing polling places. 

Originates and manages cross-cutting 

research, demonstration and evaluation 

initiatives with other components of 

AIDD, ACL, HHS and other government 

agencies. Coordinates information 

sharing and other activities related to 

national program trends with other ACL 

programs and HHS agencies and 

studies, reviews and analyzes other 

federal programs providing services 

applicable to persons with 

developmental disabilities for the 

purpose of integrating and coordinating 

program efforts. 

4. Office for the President’s 

Committee for People with Intellectual 

Disabilities (BCD). The Office for the 

President’s Committee for People with 

Intellectual Disabilities (PCPID) 

provides general staff support for a 

Presidential-level advisory body. It 

coordinates all meetings and 

Congressional hearing arrangements; 

provides such advice and assistance in 

the areas of intellectual disabilities as 

the President or the Secretary may 

request, through the AIDD 

Commissioner; and prepares and issues 

an annual report to the President 

concerning intellectual disabilities and 

such additional reports or 

recommendations as the President may 

require or as PCPID may deem 

appropriate. 

D. Center for Disability and Aging Policy 

(BD): 

BD.00 Mission 

BD.10 Organization 

BD.20Functions 

BD.00 Mission. The Center for 

Disability and Aging Policy advises and 

supports the Administrator and 

Principal Deputy Administrator in 

developing effective Federal policies 

and programs to address the needs of 

individuals with disabilities and the 

aging of the population. The Center 

supports, plans, coordinates and 

oversees the implementation of policies, 

programs and special initiatives 

designed to overcome barriers that 

prevent older Americans and persons 

with disabilities from fully participating 

and contributing in an inclusive 

community life. 

BD.10 Organization. The Center for 

Disability and Aging Policy is headed by 

a Deputy Administrator, who reports 

directly to the Administrator. The 

Center for Disability and Aging Policy 

includes the following components: 

Office of the Deputy Administrator for 

Disability and Aging Policy (BDA) 

Office of Policy Analysis and Development 

(BDB) 

Office of Performance and Evaluation (BDC) 

Office of Integrated Programs (BDD) 

BD.20 Functions 

1. Office of the Deputy Administrator 

for Disability and Aging Policy (BDA). 

The Office of the Deputy Administrator 

for Disability and Aging Policy 

(ODADAP) advises the Administrator, 

the Principal Deputy Administrator, and 

the Secretary on matters relating to 

implementation and coordination of 

policies, regulations, disability and 

aging-related programs, and special 

initiatives within the Department and 

with other Federal agencies focused on 

disability and aging. Serve as the focal 

point within ACL and the Department 

for disability and aging issues, including 

the coordination of disability and aging 

policy, regulations, programs and 

special initiatives. Supports the 

coordination of programs within HHS 

and with Federal, state, community and 

private sector partners. 

Leads the agency’s strategic planning, 

policy analysis, and evaluation 

functions, including the formulation of 

short- and long-term strategies for 

advancing ACL policy and program 

priorities. Coordinates the development 

and implementation of the agency’s 

strategic plan that establishes long and 

short-range goals, objectives, strategies 

and action plans for advancing the 

agency’s policy and program agenda. 

Reviews and coordinates all policy and 

program development documents, 

regulations and activities to ensure 

consistency with ACL’s strategic plan; 

and adjusts goals and strategies as 

appropriate. Coordinates the 

identification and analysis of emerging 

policy issues and trends and 

appropriate Federal responses. 

Formulates an agency-wide policy and 

program development strategy 

consistent with the priorities 

established by the Administrator and 

the Principal Deputy Administrator. 

Plans and directs the evaluation of 

ACL programs designed to provide 

planning, coordination and services to 

older Americans and people with 

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disabilities. The Deputy Administrator 

serves as the Performance Improvement 

Officer and is the primary liaison with 

the Office of the Assistant Secretary for 

Planning and Evaluation, the Office of 

the Assistant Secretary for Financial 

Resources, and the Office of 

Management and Budget for program 

performance and evaluation activities. 

2. Office of Policy Analysis and 

Development (BDB). The Office of 

Policy Analysis and Development 

(OPAD) leads policy development on 

community living by analyzing trends 

in demographics, service needs, public 

policy and program development, and 

translating those trends into new 

policies and programs in long-term 

services and supports and health care 

that assist people with disabilities and 

elderly individuals to remain in their 

own homes and communities. 

Directs intergovernmental activities as 

they relate to the agency’s policy and 

program development agenda, and 

develops and maintains effective 

relationships with other governmental 

departments and agencies. Plans, 

negotiates, facilitates and updates, as 

appropriate, memoranda of 

understanding with other departments 

and agencies to promote agreements and 

cooperative relationships. Maintains 

information on, and pursues 

collaborative opportunities with, other 

Federal agencies, non-profit 

organizations and private corporations 

that have the potential to contribute to 

the agency’s policy and program 

development priorities. 

Provides technical, program and 

policy development input on legislative 

activities and the annual budget. 

Participates in Departmental and interdepartmental activities that concern 

health and long-term care; reviews and 

comments on Departmental regulations 

and policies regarding health programs, 

institutional and non-institutional longterm care services, and those designed 

to enhance community living. 

Conducts relevant policy research, 

conducts periodic reviews of needs and 

resources in the fields of aging and 

disability, and undertakes qualitative 

and quantitative analyses to develop 

policy options and recommendations for 

the Administrator. Develops policy 

reports based on the needs and 

circumstances of older people, their 

family members and the aging 

population. Develops and coordinates 

initiatives with other Federal agencies, 

national aging organizations, national 

disability organizations, and 

universities to fill gaps in information in 

the field of aging and disability. 

3. Office of Performance and 

Evaluation (BDC). The Office of 

Performance and Evaluation (OPE), in 

collaboration with the respective ACL 

program offices, implements, oversees 

and manages ACL’s program 

performance responsibilities, data 

collection systems, and program 

evaluation activities. Develops plans 

and priorities for evaluation of ACL 

programs, with subject matter input 

from appropriate units. Manages 

contracting for mandated evaluation 

projects and performs intramural 

evaluation studies. Prepares reports of 

the results of program and impact 

evaluations conducted by and for ACL, 

with technical input from other ACL 

units. Provides technical guidance on 

evaluation activities conducted as part 

of ACL’s discretionary grants programs. 

Implements the requirements of the 

Government Performance and Results 

Act of 1993 (GPRA). Interprets ACL 

goals, priorities, and strategies for 

consistency with ACL long-range GPRA 

goals and strategies, and adjusts GPRA 

goals and strategies accordingly. 

Provides guidance and technical 

assistance to ACL organizational units 

in developing operational plans, 

particularly in developing measurable 

objectives and indicators reflecting 

program and organizational 

performance. Prepares annual GPRA 

plans and reports and coordinates with 

the Office of Budget and Finance on the 

development of the ACL performance 

budget. 

Coordinates ACL activities related to 

the collection, analysis, and 

dissemination of national and program 

data on older individuals and 

individuals with disabilities. Develops 

and manages data requirements; designs 

the criteria for collecting, analyzing and 

disseminating program performance 

data; and prepares the data for reporting 

to Congress and the public. Designs, 

implements and provides guidance and 

technical assistance to funding 

recipients on data collection and 

analysis. Coordinates mandated Office 

of Management and Budget (OMB) 

approvals required under the Paperwork 

Reduction Act of 1980, as amended. 

Compiles, publishes, and 

disseminates information on 

demographic data and data from other 

Federal agencies on the health, social 

and economic status of older persons 

and persons with disabilities. Performs 

routine and special statistical analyses 

of data for ACL offices, other Federal 

and non-Federal organizations, and the 

general public. 

4. Office of Integrated Programs 

(BDD). The Office of Integrated 

Programs (OIP) plans and directs the 

implementation of programs designed to 

coordinate disability and aging issues 

and enhance access to integrated 

services and person-centered programs 

and systems that support community 

living. Serves as the focal point for the 

administration the Lifespan Respite 

Care Program authorized under Title 

XXIX of the PHSA, the Veteran’sDirected Home and Community-Based 

Services program, and others as deemed 

appropriate. 

OIP provides leadership and a central 

strategic focus for ACL’s efforts to 

develop single points of entry to longterm services and supports for both 

seniors and persons with disabilities. 

Promotes initiatives to expand access to 

services and the development of more 

responsive service systems. Implements 

partnerships to enhance access to 

integrate systems of services that 

support both older Americans and 

persons of all ages with disabilities. 

Coordinates with the Veteran’s 

Administration on the development and 

implementation of their long term 

services and support programs, 

including the Veteran’s-Directed Home 

and Community-Based Services 

program and caregiver supports. 

Administers grants, cooperative 

agreements and contracts and provides 

technical assistance and training in 

support of these activities. Coordinates 

with the Regional Support Centers to 

provide program guidance, policy 

direction, training, technical assistance, 

and monitoring of grantees. Prepares the 

planning documents for and develops 

discretionary grant program 

announcements. Evaluates 

demonstration grant and contract 

proposals; and recommends approval/ 

disapproval. Monitors progress, gives 

technical guidance to, and evaluates the 

performance of grantees and contractors. 

E. Center for Management and Budget (BE): 

BE.00 Mission 

BE.10 Organization 

BE.20 Functions 

BE.00 Mission. The Center for 

Management and Budget advises the 

Administrator on the budget, financial, 

grants, information resources, 

procurement, administrative and human 

resources management activities of ACL. 

BE.10 Organization. The Center for 

Management and Budget is headed by a 

Deputy Administrator, who reports 

directly to the Administrator. The 

Center for Management and Budget 

includes the following components: 

Office of the Deputy Administrator for 

Management and Budget (BEA) 

Office of Budget and Finance (BEB) 

Office of Administration and Personnel (BEC) 

Office of Grants Management (BED) 

Office of Information Resources Management 

(BEE) 

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BE.20 Functions 

1. Office of the Deputy Administrator 

for Management and Budget (BEA). The 

Office of the Deputy Administrator for 

Management and Budget (ODAMB) 

directs and coordinates all 

administrative and resource 

management activities for ACL. The 

Deputy Administrator for Management 

and Budget serves as the Executive 

Officer and Chief Financial Officer 

(CFO) and is the principal advisor and 

counselor to the Administrator on all 

aspects of the internal administration of 

ACL. 

Serves as the ACL liaison with the 

Office of the Assistant Secretary for 

Administration (ASA), the Office of the 

Assistant Secretary for Financial 

Resources (ASFR), the OGC, the OIG, 

and the OMB for all budget and 

administrative management issues. 

Develops, administers, and coordinates 

financial, operational, and budgetary 

policies, processes, and controls 

necessary to administer ACL programs 

and financial resources; directs 

discretionary and mandatory grants 

activities; oversees the utilization of 

information resources, information 

technology systems and 

telecommunications management; 

provides leadership for human capital 

development; and coordinates ACL’s 

internal control activities. 

Coordinates with other components to 

carry out reviews of program activities 

and management practices required 

under the Chief Financial Officers Act, 

the Federal Managers Financial Integrity 

Act, the Improper Payments Information 

Act, the Federal Information Security 

Management Act, and other legislation. 

Monitors legislation related to 

administrative management and 

provides analysis of the impact on ACL 

programs and resources. Plans, 

organizes and conducts studies of 

organizational structures, functional 

statements, job structures, staffing 

patterns, and management and 

administrative information systems; and 

identifies and resolves problems of 

organization and administrative 

management. Prepares and maintains 

organizational and functional 

statements and delegations and 

designations of authority for ACL. 

2. Office of Budget and Finance (BEB). 

The Office of Budget and Finance (OBF) 

supports the Deputy Administrator for 

Management and Budget in fulfilling 

ACL’s Chief Financial Officer 

responsibilities. The OBF Director 

serves as the Deputy Chief Financial 

Officer, Budget Officer, and 

Management Control Officer and 

oversees and coordinates ACL’s budget 

formulation, budget execution, and 

financial management activities. OBF 

serves as the primary liaison with the 

Program Support Center’s Division of 

Financial Operations, which provides 

accounting, audit, and financial 

management services to AoA. 

In coordination with the program 

offices, formulates and presents budget 

estimates; executes apportionment 

documents; and plans, directs, and 

coordinates financial and budgetary 

programs of ACL. Provides guidance to 

program offices in preparing budgets, 

justifications, and other supporting 

budgetary materials. Solicits, obtains 

and consolidates information and data 

from other offices, and prepares budget 

documents on behalf of the 

Administrator for presentation to the 

Department, OMB, and the Congress. 

Analyzes the budget as approved by 

the Congress and apportioned by OMB, 

obtains input from program offices and 

recommends for the Administrator’s 

approval a financial plan for its 

execution. Makes allowances to ACL 

offices within the guidelines of the 

approved financial plan. Develops and 

maintains an overall system of 

budgetary controls to ensure observance 

of established ceilings on both 

program—including all mandatory and 

discretionary grant accounts—and 

Salaries and Expense funds; maintains 

administrative control of funds against 

allotments and allowances; certifies 

funds availability for all accounts; and 

coordinates the management of 

interagency agreement activities. 

Prepares requests for apportionment of 

appropriated funds; and prepares 

spending plans and status-of-funds 

reports for the Administrator. 

Develops financial operating 

procedures and manuals; coordinates 

financial audits; and provides analysis 

on financial issues. Ensures that internal 

controls are in place for administrative 

and programmatic activities that 

provide reasonable assurance of the 

effectiveness and efficiency of 

operations and compliance with 

applicable laws and regulations. 

Conducts annual reviews and 

assessments of internal controls 

required under the Federal Managers 

Financial Integrity Act and ensures 

compliance with the GAO and OMB 

standards. Serves as the liaison with the 

Office of the Secretary and OMB on all 

budgetary and financial matters. 

Coordinates all travel management 

activities. Provides technical assistance 

and oversight on the use of the GovTrip 

system; manages employee participation 

in the Travel Charge Card program, and 

coordinates the provision of Travel 

Management Center services. 

3. Office of Administration and 

Personnel (BEC). The Office of 

Administration and Personnel (OAP) 

provides support to ACL in the areas of 

human capital development, personnel, 

facilities, acquisitions, and other 

administrative services. The OAP 

Director serves as the Chief Human 

Capital Officer and provides leadership 

for the strategic planning and 

operational management of human 

capital resources. OAP serves as the 

primary liaison to the Program Support 

Center’s Division of Acquisition 

Management, which provides 

procurement services to ACL; and the 

National Capital Region Human 

Resources Center, which provides 

personnel support services. 

Develops and implements human 

capital strategies and strategic workforce 

plans; directs the development and 

creation of strategies to attract diverse 

talent and develop a highly skilled 

workforce; and provides leadership in 

the development of plans for achieving 

short- and long-range human capital 

goals. Provides leadership and guidance 

to meet the human resource 

management needs and coordinates 

internal and external resources to 

provide staff with personnel services 

including position management, 

performance management, employee 

recognition, staffing, recruitment, 

employee and labor relations, employee 

assistance, payroll liaison, staff 

development and training, and special 

hiring and placement programs. 

Provides oversight and direction to 

meet the administrative needs of ACL 

components. Prepares, coordinates and 

disseminates information, policy and 

procedural guidance on human resource 

and administrative management issues 

on an agency-wide basis. Serves as 

liaison with the Office of the Secretary 

and the General Services 

Administration (GSA) to plan, develop 

and coordinate space and facilities 

services. Serves as the lead for 

coordination and liaison with 

Departmental, GSA, Federal Protective 

Service, and other Federal agencies for 

planning and executing the agency’s 

environmental health, safety and 

physical security programs. Provides 

coordination and direction for 

Continuity-of-Operations activities. 

Assists other ACL components in 

securing contractor assistance by 

advising on appropriate acquisition 

vehicles, developing statements of work 

and independent cost estimates, and 

managing the technical aspects of 

contracts. Coordinates with the Office of 

Information Resources Management to 

develop and implement procurement 

strategies for information technology 

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support services and review all 

information technology acquisition 

documentation for compliance with 

applicable laws and regulations. 

Monitors the use of credit cards for 

small purchases and establishes and 

manages contracts and/or blanket 

purchase agreements for administrative 

support and facilities management 

services. 

4. Office of Grants Management 

(BED). The Office of Grants Management 

(OGM) serves as ACL’s focal point for 

the management, leadership and 

administration of grants, and 

cooperative agreements. The OGM 

Director serves as the Chief Grants 

Management Officer and provides 

national policy oversight and 

development for grants management 

and administration matters. The Office 

ensures that all grant awards conform to 

applicable statutory, regulatory, and 

administrative policy requirements, 

both before and following award. 

Maintains liaison and coordination with 

appropriate ACL and HHS organizations 

to ensure consistency between 

discretionary and mandatory grant 

award activities, including the Program 

Support Center’s Division of Payment 

Management, which provides payment 

system services for grants. 

Ensures that the administrative, 

business and financial management 

aspects of grants administration are 

carried out and grantee performance is 

monitored. Performs cost analysis/ 

budget analysis for all discretionary 

grant award documents and negotiates 

grant budgets, executing all awards. 

Advises management and program 

officials in developing, implementing 

and evaluating program plans, 

strategies, regulations, announcements, 

guidelines and procedures. Only the 

Office of Grants Management has the 

authority to obligate the Government to 

the expenditure of funds for grants and 

cooperative agreements. Serves as 

liaison with other Departmental offices 

for grants policy and administration. 

Issues grant awards pursuant to 

requirement established in authorizing 

legislation, and makes adjustments to 

previously issued mandatory grant 

awards. In coordination with all Central 

Office and Regional Support Centers, 

reviews and assesses grant award 

procedures; directs and/or coordinates 

management initiatives to improve grant 

programs in financial areas; develops 

proposals for improving the efficiency 

in awarding grants and coordinating 

financial operations among grant 

programs; establishes priorities and 

develops procedures for grantee 

financial monitoring; and reviews 

activities at the field level for all grant 

programs. 

For grant activities, develops financial 

management standards and provides 

guidance on and interpretation of 

applicable Federal regulations. Based on 

grants management policies and 

procedures approved by the 

Department, reprograms grant funds as 

required under authoring legislation. 

Following consultation with all Central 

Office and Regional Support Centers 

having grant administrative 

responsibilities, and with the approval 

of the Administrator, develops 

instructions and procedures for the 

administration of the business aspects of 

all grants. 

Provides training, technical 

assistance, overall guidance, monitoring 

and assistance to ACL staff in all areas 

of administrative and financial 

management of grants. Has primary 

responsibility for developing grants 

management policy issuances, and 

ensuring consistent policy 

interpretation within ACL concerning 

grants management. Serves as the 

liaison with the GAO and the HHS OIG 

on grant matters. Assists at grant 

hearings, before the Departmental 

Appeals Board, in response to 

disallowances and other financial 

claims. Responds to Departmental and 

OIG audit reviews, ensuring proper 

analysis and resolution of audit findings 

by Regional Support Centers for final 

action by the Administrator. 

Coordinates receipt and processing of 

all grants and related materials. 

5. Office of Information Resources 

Management (BEE). The Office of 

Information Resources Management 

(OIRM) oversees and coordinates the 

provision of information technology 

services for ACL. The OIRM Director 

serves as the Chief Information Officer 

and prepares, coordinates and 

disseminates information, policies, 

standards, guidelines, and procedures 

on information technology management 

issues. OIRM serves as the primary 

liaison to the HHS Office of Information 

Technology Infrastructure Operations, 

which provides for the management, 

maintenance and operation of ACL’s 

information technology systems 

infrastructure, including the LAN, 

personal computers, software, and 

support services. 

Manages the development of ACL 

custom applications, systems, and Web 

sites; oversees training and technical 

assistance for all systems, hardware and 

software; and coordinates the 

preparation of manuals and policy 

issuances required to meet the 

instructional and informational needs of 

users of the systems. Directs and 

coordinates ACL’s systems security 

responsibilities, including protection, 

security and integrity of data; and is 

responsible for establishing and 

maintaining a secure Inter- and intranet 

presence. Represents ACL on the 

Department’s Chief Information 

Officer’s Council and other 

Departmental information technology 

policy and planning boards, teams, and 

workgroups. 

In coordination with the Office of 

Administration and Personnel, develops 

and implements procurement strategies 

for information technology support 

services. Reviews all information 

technology acquisition documentation 

for compliance with applicable laws 

and regulations and defines the 

specifications for procurement of all 

hardware and software. Identifies 

opportunities to share information 

technology services through intergovernmental, inter-departmental and 

inter-agency agreements. 

Serves as liaison with the Office of the 

Secretary, GSA, and outside vendors to 

plan, develop and coordinate guidelines 

and activities for telecommunications 

services. Provides telecommunications 

planning and management, including 

procurement, installation, and 

maintenance of telecommunications 

equipment and services such as 

telephones, cellular phone service, cable 

TV service, and audio and video 

conferencing equipment and services. 

II. Delete Part K, delete Chapter KC, 

‘‘The Administration on Developmental 

Disabilities’’ in its entirety and delete 

reference to ‘‘Administration on 

Developmental Disabilities (KC)’’ in 

Chapter K, ‘‘Administration for Children 

and Families,’’ Section K.10 

Organization. 

III. Under Part A, delete Chapter AAC, 

‘‘The Office on Disability’’ in its entirety 

and delete reference to ‘‘Office on 

Disability (AAC)’’ in Chapter AA, 

‘‘Immediate Office of the Secretary,’’ 

Section AA.10 Organization. 

IV. Delegations of Authority: All 

delegations and re-delegations of 

authority made to officials and 

employees of affected organizational 

components will continue in them or 

their successors pending further redelegations. 

V. Funds, Personnel and Equipment: 

Transfer of organizations and functions 

affected by this reorganization shall be 

accompanied in each instance by direct 

and support funds, positions, personnel, 

records, equipment, supplies and other 

resources. 

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23260 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 75 / Wednesday, April 18, 2012 / Notices 

Dated: March 27, 2012. 

Kathleen Sebelius, 

Secretary. 

[FR Doc. 2012–9238 Filed 4–16–12; 11:15 am] 

BILLING CODE 4150–03–P 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES 

Agency for Healthcare Research and 

Quality 

Agency Information Collection 

Activities: Proposed Collection; 

Comment Request 

AGENCY: Agency for Healthcare Research 

and Quality, HHS. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: This notice announces the 

intention of the Agency for Healthcare 

Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request 

that the Office of Management and 

Budget (OMB) approve the proposed 

information collection project: ‘‘CHIPRA 

Pediatric Quality Measures Program 

Candidate Measure Submission Form.’’ 

In accordance with the Paperwork 

Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521, 

AHRQ invites the public to comment on 

this proposed information collection. 

DATES: Comments on this notice must be 

received by June 18, 2012. 

ADDRESSES: Written comments should 

be submitted to: Doris Lefkowitz, 

Reports Clearance Officer, AHRQ, by 

email at doris.lefkowitz@AHRQ.hhs.gov. 

Copies of the proposed collection 

plans, data collection instruments, and 

specific details on the estimated burden 

can be obtained from the AHRQ Reports 

Clearance Officer. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Doris Lefkowitz, AHRQ Reports 

Clearance Officer, (301) 427–1477, or by 

email at doris.lefkowitz@AHRQ.hhs.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Proposed Project 

Pediatric Quality Measures Program 

Section 401(a) of the Children’s 

Health Insurance Program 

Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA), 

Public Law 111–3, amended the Social 

Security Act (‘‘the Act’’) to enact section 

1139A (42 U.S.C. 1320b–9a). Section 

1139A(b) charged the Department of 

Health and Human Services (HHS) with 

improving pediatric health care quality 

measures. Since CHIPRA was passed, 

AHRQ and the Centers for Medicare & 

Medicaid Services (CMS) have been 

working together to implement selected 

provisions of the legislation related to 

children’s health care quality. An initial 

core measure set for voluntary use by 

Medicaid and Children’s Health 

Insurance Programs (CHIP) was posted 

December 29, 2009 (http:// 

www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR–2009–12– 

29/html/E9–30802.htm). In February 

2010, CMS released a State Health 

Official letter which outlined the initial 

core measures and how these measures 

would be reported to CMS. 

Subsequently, AHRQ and CMS 

established the CHIPRA Pediatric 

Quality Measures Program (PQMP) in 

accordance with section 1139A(b)(1) of 

the Act to enhance select children’s 

health care quality measures and 

develop new measures (http:// 

www.ahrq.gov/chipra). The PQMP is 

intended to increase the portfolio of 

measures available to public and private 

purchasers of children’s health care 

services, providers, and consumers. 

HHS anticipates that measures 

ultimately included in the Improved 

Core Set will also be used by public and 

private purchasers to measure pediatric 

healthcare quality. The PQMP consists 

of the following: 

(1) Seven Centers of Excellence (CoEs) 

that are developing and/or enhancing 

children’s health care quality measures 

through cooperative agreements with 

AHRQ in order to increase the portfolio 

of measures available to the public and 

private purchasers of children’s health 

care services, providers and consumers 

(http://www.ahrq.gov/chipra/ 

pqmpfact.htm); 

(2) CHIPRA Coordinating and 

Technical Assistance Center (CCTAC); 

(3) Two CHIPRA quality 

demonstration grantees (Illinois, a 

partner to the Florida grantee, and 

Massachusetts) funded by CMS to 

undertake new quality measure 

development as part of their grants 

http://www.insurekidsnow.gov/ 

professionals/CHIPRA/ 

grants_summary.html; and 

(4) The Subcommittee on Children’s 

Healthcare Quality Measures of the 

AHRQ National Advisory Council on 

Healthcare Research and Quality 

(SNAC) that will review measures 

nominated through a public call for 

measures, as well as measures 

developed or enhanced by the CoEs, and 

make recommendations for an improved 

core set of children’s health care quality 

measures and other CHIPRA purposes 

(http://www.ahrq.gov/chipra/ 

panellist11.htm). 

Section 1139A of the Act provides 

that improved core sets of children’s 

health care quality measures be 

identified beginning January 1, 2013, 

and annually thereafter, for potential 

voluntary use by Medicaid and CHIP 

programs and other CHIPRA purposes. 

AHRQ intends to solicit nominations for 

children’s health care quality measures 

for these purposes using a standard 

measure nomination form early in 

calendar years 2013 and 2014 through a 

public call for measures. These 

solicitations will be undertaken by 

AHRQ to identify children’s health care 

quality measures for review by the 

SNAC. 

Section 1139A(b)(2) of the Act 

requires that the measures in the 

improved core sets shall, at a minimum, 

be: 

(A) Evidence-based and, where 

appropriate, risk adjusted; 

(B) Designed to identify and eliminate 

racial and ethnic disparities in child 

health and the provision of health care; 

(C) Designed to ensure that the data 

required for such measures is collected 

and reported in a standard format that 

permits comparison of quality and data 

at a State, plan, and provider level; 

(D) Periodically updated; and 

(E) Responsive to the child health 

needs, services, and domains of health 

care quality described in clauses (i), (ii), 

and (iii) of subsection (a)(6)(A). 

Hence, AHRQ, CMS, and PQMP 

developed a CHIPRA Pediatric Quality 

Measures Program (PQMP) Candidate 

Measure Submission Form (hereinafter 

referred to as ‘‘CHIPRA PQMP 

Candidate Measure Submission Form’’) 

and a Glossary of Terms. The CHIPRA 

PQMP Candidate Measure Submission 

Form and Glossary of Terms detail the 

measure evaluation criteria and related 

definitions to provide operational 

guidance for the minimum evaluation 

criteria as specified in section 

1139A(b)(2) of the Act. AHRQ intends to 

use this CHIPRA PQMP Candidate 

Measure Submission Form to conduct a 

public call for measures early in 

calendar years 2013 and 2014 to solicit 

measures for consideration by the SNAC 

for the 2014 and 2015 improved core 

sets of children’s health care quality 

measures for voluntary use by Medicaid 

and CHIP programs and for other 

CHIPRA purposes. 

The goals of the CHIPRA PQMP 

Candidate Measure Form project are to: 

(1) Solicit nominations for children’s 

health care quality measures early in 

calendar years 2013 and 2014 through 

public calls for measures, using a 

standardized data collection form; 

(2) Use the information provided 

through the standardized data collection 

form to support SNAC review of 

children’s health care quality measures 

nominated by the public and measures 

developed by the seven CoEs; and 

(3) Identify measures for improved 

core sets of children’s health care 

quality measures and for other CHIPRA 

purposes. 

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