DIRECTORATE OF ADMINISTRATION FOCUS IN 1982

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP85B01152R000901230015-9
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• Document Creation Date: December 21, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 13, 2008
• Sequence Number: 15
• Publication Date: January 19, 1982
• Content Type: MEMO

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19 January 1982
. i0p M,C)UM FOR: Director of Central Intelligence
-'IA: Deputy Director of Central Intelligence
Executive, Director
OM: Harry E.._Fitzw,;ater
Deputy Director for Administration
SUBJECT: Directorate of Administration Focus in 1982
1. In accordance ttiith- your directions, the following provides major
problems faced by the Directorate of Administration that must be addressed
in 1982, problems that have been addressed and for which objectives have been
established, and opportLLnities and initiatives for increased effectiveness
during 1982:
A. Problems I~. ich lust be Addressed in 1982
2)
Inadequate space for an expanding CIA.
3) Project SAFE.
a. Slippage in schedule.
b. Cost increases.
4) Lack of Directorate resources to support Agency activities-
a. Inadequate ADP progra per resources.
b. Shortage of personnel for co_n uter information security.
c. Resources for ne,1.1 Agency initiatives for which the DD.1 has
not had the opportunity?to program.
d. Training resources for operations, language, and conference
requirements-
5) Security--problem of leaks of classified inform?ation.
the areas of training wad co :T:unicatlons .
.6) Assistance to thel particularly in
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1)
Establish an effective working relationship with GSA and GSI to
improve operation and maintenance of the Agency's working
environment and cafeteria facilities.
B. 'Established Objectives to be Achieved in 1932
1)
Recapitalization of worldwide corrm:ications.
a. Initiate S-year recapitalization plan.
b. Organize out-year efforts.
Complete a strategic plan for the Agency's information handling
activities.
Reprogram existing, support resources to meet changing Agency
requirements, particularly in the areas of training, security,
and data processing.
3) Modernize Finance and Logistics ADP systems.
4) Develop a 101year construction/space plan to provide for Agency
needs, including the completion of preliminary phases for the
construction of a new building on the c mpound.
5) , .Ensure that major computer programs such as S .FE and CA receive
`adequate CIA scrutiny and oversight to track scheduling and costs
more effectively.
in order that the Directorate can render timely, efficient
administrative support, on a centralized basis, to new Agency
initiatives.
that appropriate resources are provided, both funds and positions,
7) Reconfigure the budget progra:-i.ng procedures in order to ensure
8) Develop plan for centralized review process for manuscripts.
9) Rebuild the co ;roles ent of telecom mmications specialists and
technical personnel through an aggressive recruitment and
training program-
10) Provide timely and effective support to the-Agency's processing
of new employees.
C. Opportunities/ Initiati'~:-es to be Undertaken in 1982 tit.`hich will
Increase Effectiveness
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3) Con roue the Directorate COPY, program to enhance communications
and to ensure the cost-effective utilization of resources-
4) Pursue Directorate S-year planning syste,m.:?;hich will provide
for the close monitoring of near-terra Office objectives and
the establishment of coordinated plans.
5) Reconstitute resources and tise to support the Agency's
covert action activities.
:.2. In the interest of keeping the paper as brief as possible, no details
are provided with the above, however, I asp prep r_? . to discuss our problems,
objectives, and initiatives if you so desire.
Dra tt :
F.% ba (15 Jan 82)
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~(~.1::. Fitzwater:km (19 Jan
Di _:..ribution :
1 DDCI
i -EXDIR
1-ER
1 - DDA Subj
1 - DDA Chrono
1 - HEF Chrono
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