FEDERAL FIELD STRUCTURE REFORM

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP85M00364R001803600010-6
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: January 4, 2017
• Document Release Date: April 14, 2008
• Sequence Number: 10
• Publication Date: September 21, 1983
• Content Type: MEMO

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EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT
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On August 30, President Reagan signed a memorandum directing you
to assess your organization's field structure and to implement
improvements. That directive, copy of which is attached,
followed a review of the Federal field structure, conducted for
the Cabinet Council on Management and Administration (CCMA) by an
interagency Working Group which I chaired.
One of the principal findings of the review is that some
Executive departments and agencies have vigorously implemented
actions both in the headquarters and the field to reduce the size
and cost of running the Government to correspond with the
programmatic changes which have taken p1ace..;during the first two
years of the Administration.
At the same time, the Working Group found that opportunities
exist for further streamlining, and proposed that the top
management of the agencies undertake a comprehensive assessment
of their field structure and report to the CCMA by October 31.
These assessments should include, but not be limited to, a
general review and agency initiatives to:
(1) Reduce organizational layers between headquarters and the
f_el d;
(2) Eliminate unnecessary offices;
(3) Consolidate administrative support services;
(4) Collocate field offices;
(5) Improve supervisory/employee ratios;
(6) Use third parties- to provide services, e.g. State and.
local governments and the private sector.
All initiatives should include their implementation timetables,
estimated savings, and an analysis of whether OAMB or
Concreasional action is required to achieve the savings in a
timely manner. Because of the interest in field structure, OMB
has indicated that this is an item that will be addressed in the
formulation of the FY 1985 budget.
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To assist in this important task, the Working Group is making
available to you a copy of our report-which contains additional
criteria that may be helpful in the preparation of your agency's
response.
We will be assembling a task force to work with you and your
staff on your assessments. Your reports should be submitted to
the CCMA and marked for my attention as Working Group Chairman.
Any questions regarding this matter should be referred to
Ton. Simon (523-1614), Director of Management Initiatives at-GSA.
I look forward to assisting you in carrying out this important
Presidential manclate.
.GERALD P. CARMEN
Chairman.
Federal Field Structure Working Group
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