457-10011-10122 : — Date:10/07/93 Dy ‘4 ‘ _ a Page:1 JFK ASSASSINATION SYSTEM ae IDENTIFICATION FORM _— AGENCY INFORMATION AGENCY : SSCIA RECORD NUMBER : 157-10011-10122 RECORDS SERIES : AGENCY FILE NUMBER : DOCUMENT INFORMATION ORIGINATOR : CIA FROM : TO : TITLE. : MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD DATE : 08/29/74 PAGES : 5 SUBJECTS : WILEY, CHARLES W. ‘ TERMINATION OF WILEY, CHARLES W. — | | (RESEARCH BRANCH) [R] DOCUMENT TYPE : PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION =: S RESTRICTIONS : REFERRED CURRENT STATUS : P DATE OF LAST REVIEW : 09/29/93 OPENING CRITERIA : COMMENTS : SSCI Box 221, Folder 10 [R] - ITEM IS RESTRICTED BW 50955 Docld: 32203890 Page i
Record Number 1 -10011-10122 ; 29 August 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: Charles W. Wiley Summary of Termination #343 589 #127 958 l. During the course of the reorganization of the Office of Security, it was decided that the Security Research Staff would be abolished. This decision led to the preparation of a memorandum for the Director of Security — from the Chief, Security Staff, dated 1 June 1973, captioned, "Request for Director of Security Assessment Regarding | Continuance of Functions and Possible Replacement." The last paragraph of this memorandum stated: . "For immediate planning purposes, to fulfill the early deadline already established, it would be eppreciated if you would review the attached cutiines of existing functions and indicate your desires regarding the function (continue, continue with low priority, discontinue) and where you wish any retained functions to be placed in the reorgani- zation structure. In the latter instance, I have attempted to indicate the more likely options for this to facilitate ycur assessment." 2. On 4 June 1973, the Director of Security indicated that "Special Access Source," Charles Wiley, should continue on a low priority and be transferred to the Operational Support Branch. 3. Shortly after Lm ation of the reorganiza- tion on 1 August 1973, Chief, Research Branch, verbally discussed and reviewed with | | Chief, Clearance Division, the disposition of certain SRS functions sep 39 1915 E2 IMPDET GLA | cERBET CL BY 062258 be de tL HY 50955 Doctld: 32203890 Page 2
still in the possession of the Research Branch, but recommended and approved for transfer to other components of the Office of Security. Among those items discussed was "Special Access Source," Charles Wiley. Messrs, and[ Jagreed that Wiley was not worth the money spent, pertormed little or no useful service for the Office of Security and, in fact, had done little or nothi g to justify his keep. It was further agreed that rould discuss Wiley and make known to the Deputy Director of Security (PSI), the agreed assessment of Wiley. , , 4, | |next informed | | that a memorandum Should be prepared reviewing the case, making recommenda- tion disposition. A memorandum was then prepared by Co fos the Research Branch, dated 18 September 1973, which recalled the history of Wiley's association with the Office of Security with a recommendation_for termination. The only disagreement was as to timing. recom- mended 30 June 1974;| } 1 February : e Deputy Director of Security (PSI) agreed with the latter termination date. a. Un “25 “ctoher 1973, | both of the Research Branch, met-wiley at the Key Bridge es Marrictt Motel, Arlington, Virginia, to effect his termina- tion. Wiley was most unhappy with the proceeding although claiming to understand that. budget problems and curtailment of domestic activities led to his separation. He acknowledged that written notice of his termination by his Signature; however, he appended that the notice was "signed with the reservation that the terms will be appealed," and stating he would seek redress either with the Director of Central Intelligence of contacts on Capitol Hill. 6. Wiley was contacted twice more on 6 November 1973 and on 12 February 1974, both times in New York City, by ‘I Deputy Director of Security (P&M) and At the former meeting, | | politely expfained to Wiley that CIA is no longer engaged in matters in which he had been assisting and_that there was, therefore, no further need for his services. indicated that the Office of Security might be able to assist financially in a limited sense beyond the 31 January termination date, but that would be the limit of any heip. . ped ei se o bh 7 ti ao SFP 39 1975 -~- 2 - CIA Seamer SECRE HW 50955 DBocld:32203390 Page 3
7. On the latter occasion, | ___|informed Yiley that he had been awarded a términation bonus of $4,000, which figure, in essence, represented his Salary carried forward from 31] January through 30 June 1974. Wiley promptly rejected this offer, again expressing dissatisfaction With his termination. He specifically_a e be reimbursed for the deficit in his so-called He also asked that the Agency find him a job or bear the expenses of him returning to college for a post-graduate degree, which would enable hin to find a position in the academic world. He contended that the Agency should pay not only his tuition, but a Stipend for a living expense. 8 | concluded the interview by reminding Wiley that his termination was effective, and the previo Sly executed Secrecy Agreement was in force, ore ett informed Wiley that he would be available Tor additional assistance should Wiley so require. However, it was definitely made clear that the next move was to come from Wiley. - ote 9. Shortly after this rejection,[ the Director OF Saruri te Qsked the Pacanrci RPrench to neanaws On annlecic ‘ee! mone, er wet ee te week ce ‘ ~* — Qt ee wees a - naiind ~— —s F i iiediedind of Wiley's so-called | This analysis was completed & by 19 April 1974 by |, who concluded that Wiley did not appear to any legal or moral claims to. reimbursement for the deficit. The fund, according to Was an accounting exercise which had never been accepted by his previous case officers as legal, binding, payable, or Claimable. The items in the fund included all expenses incurred by Wiley in the production of income plus payments received for whatever services he performed in the acquisition of outside income. 10. reviewed the Wiley file and arrived at the Same. conclusion as| Specifically, Saw no evidence to indicate an intention on the part of the Agency to “reimburse Wiley for expenses as listed in. the Likewise, there was no evidence to indicate an Intention on the part of the Agency to offset Wiley's Agency Salary by those items of outside income. . 9 FROM SEP 30 1978 GCiA HW 50955 DBocld:32203390 Page 4
OEURL: ll. On 9 April 1974, Wiley met| | and turned over the last statement of the cover fund accounting. Wiley's claim amounted to $7,475.01. 12. The Office of Security, recognizing that this claim could not be paid as structured, contacted the Office of Personnel to determine whether or not Wiley could be paid a termination séttlement and, if so, in what amount. Although HR 20-32 does not apply to independent contractors, the Office of Personnel concluded that, under existing Agency reevlation and using HR 20-32 as a guide, Wiley could be paid a maximum termination of $9,500. The recommendation was then made to the DD/M&S to approve payment to Wiley in the amount of $8,000, an amount somewhat in excess of his so-called] deficit. . 13. On 24 June 1974,| | contacted Wiley in New York City and attempted to effect a termination settlement. Mr. Wiley promptly rejected the $8,900 offering, contending that it was reimbursement for his cover fund deficit and a mere $500 termination bonus. Messrs. @ [omntninoed acain to Wiley this Agency did not recognize the| ] therefore, could not pay ” the deficit. The $8,000 bonus offering was just that--a termination bonus and no more. Wiley was not satisfied with this explanation and claimed that all he wanted at this point was reimbursement for his |deficit. and told Wiley they wou e back in touch with him in a couple of weeks. 14. Mr. Kane, the Director of Security, in attempt to resolve this matter, called upon the assistance of the Office of Finance to conduct an objective study into Wiley'’s claim. The Office of Finance, after a complete audit, and, based upon a complete examination of all papers in the file, concluded that Wiley could be reimbursed for direct cover expenses and foreign travel up to a total amount of some $20,054.23. The Office of Finance's conclusions were formulated into memoranda for the DD/M&S and the Director of Central Intelligence in early August of 1974, recommending approval to pay Wiley $24,429.23, which payment consisted of $20,054.23 in reimbursable expenses} $4,375 in termination bonus. This recommendation was approved | SEP 390 195 | , SECRET HY 50955 DoctTd:322703090 Page 5
by the DD/M&S and forwarded to the Director ef Central Intelligence, who, on 10 August, questioned the amount of the termination offer. He felt full reimbursement was not particularly advantageous to either this Agency or Wiley. He approved a payment of $12,000, consisting of $8,000 in allowable expenses and a $4,000 termination bonus. 15. Mr. Colby instructed Mr. Kane to prepare a letter for his signature explaining to Wiley that this Agency had thoroughly examined Wiley's claim and could not honor it as Structured. However, certain operational expenses in the amount of $8,000 plus a $4,000 termination bonus could be paid. This letter would be given to Wiley at the next meeting with Office of Security representatives, and Wiley should be told this is the maximum settlement he can be. given under CIA's rules and regulations... 16. On 28 August 1974, Messrs. met with Wiley in New York City. Wirey was given the DCI's letter and read the Quit Claim. Upon reading both, he promptly accepted the termination offler and sioned., Witeav wae tora : es Should anything arise which might need clarification, he should = CIA HW 50955 Docld:3272703890 Page 6