LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FINANCE DIVISION

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP57-00384R000100170026-7
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 27, 2001
• Sequence Number: 26
• Publication Date: July 23, 1951
• Content Type: MEMO

. Approved For Rele a 2001/08/2; T *OGC Has Reviewed*
=0 RANDUM 23 July 1951
TO: General Counsel
THROUGH: Comptroller
FROM: Finance Division
SUBJECT: Legal Assistance in the Finance Division
1. The increased volume and complexity of business being handled by
the Finance Division results in a marked increase in need for legal assist-
ance. This includes formal legal opinions, but we are more concerned with
the many small cases which are extremely difficult and time-consuming to
present in written form. 25X1C
2. Almost every case of agents wit
many cases of other-cover, involve legal questions regarding retirement,
taxes, rights, benefits, etc., which cannot be categorized. Many cases are
similar but few are identical. It does not appear possible to anticipate
all such cases when the agent's contract is executed, at which time there
is a legal review. Most of the questions arise in the settlement of the
agent's account, especially if he is being separated.
3. As noted above, the presentation of each case in properly docu-
mented written form satisfactory for review and written decision, would
constitute a serious burden on the Finance Division. We do not believe it
would be satisfactory to simply refer the agent or the case officer to the
Legal Staff, since this would result in identical cases being presented by
numerous individual case officers. Further, it is probable the Legal Staff
would require evidence contained in the official Finance Division file be-
fore rendering many opinions.
Q. We are advised that the operating offices are greatly increasing
the number of agents on their rolls. We believe current business, plus such
increases, would warrant the detail of a member of the Legal Staff to work
with the Finance Division. It appears to us that this action would result
in a saving of time and personnel and would expedite the flow of work.
5. It will be appreciated if you will consider this matter which we
would like to discuss in greater detail. We recommend your review of a
number of agent cases now on hand which will demonstrate the difficulties
of formal presentation.
25X1A
Acting Chief, Finance Division
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