APPROVAL AUTHORITIES DIRECTOR, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-COMPTROLLER

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• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 6, 2000
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DIRECTOR, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR -COMPTROLLER
Statutory or Regulatory
Description Reference Delegated to
DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
ALL-INCLUSIVE APPROVAL AUTHORITY CIA Act of 1949, as amended
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE 25X1 A
A. ALL-INCLUSIVE APPROVAL AUTHORITY
B. AUTHORITIES DELEGATED TO OTHERS:
1. Appointment of Certifying Officers 31 U . S . C . 82b Director and Deputy Director
and revocation of appointments of Finance. Letter from DDCI,
4 March 1964, to Chief, Disburs -
ing Office, Dept. of Treasury
(ER64-967/1)
2. Authority to request designation
and revocation of individuals to
serve as Agency Cashiers
3. R&D activities except:
a. Significant new policy considera-
tion regardless of financial
magnitude
b. Proposed new project in excess
of $150, 000 in current fiscal
year
c. Amendment raising total more
than $100, 000 above level in
R&D program
Treasury Dept. Circular No. Director and Deputy Director of
1030, rev. June 1, 1962 Finance. Letter from DDCI,
4 March 1964, to Chief, Disburs-
ing Office, Dept. of Treasury
(ER64 -967/1)
All Deputy Directors
Memo from DDCI, dated 23 Dec.
1963, (ER63-8812/1)
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Description Reference Delegated to
4. Clandestine Services Projects Deputy Director for Plans
except: Memo from DDCI, dated 1 Oct.
a. Significant new policy considera- 1963 (ER63-6240/1)
tion regardless of financial
magnitude
b. New project in excess of $100, 000
in current or next fiscal year
c. Amendment raising total in Opera -
tional Program more than $50, 000
5. Separate activities of &T Deputy Director for Science
Directorate, other than R&D, and Technology
except: Memo from DDCI, dated 23 Dec.
a, Significant new policy considera- 1963, (ER63-8812/2)
tion regardless of financial
magnitude
b. A total authorization in excess
of $150, 000 in the current fiscal
year
c . Amendment raising total more
than $100, 000 above level in
the Financial Plan
6. Activities other than R&D for Support Deputy Director for Support
Directorate, except: Memo from DD/S, 29 July 1965,
a. Significant new policy considera - approved by Exec. Dir. -Compt.
tion regardless. of financial 10 Aug. 1965 (ER65 -4329)
magnitude
b. New activities in excess of $100, 000
c . New construction or real estate pur -
chases in excess of $25, 000
d. Reprogramming of funds in DD/S offices
in excess of 10O of an Office allotment
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 Statutory or Regulatory
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR -COMPTROLLER
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...As "Chief of Staff" of the
Agency, acts for or in the absence
of the DCI and the DDCI in exer-
cising his, directive and approval
authority...
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 ATTACHMENT B
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Description
APPROVAL AUTHORITIES
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR SUPPORT
Reference
1. R&D activities except: Memo from DDCI, dated 23 Dec.
a . Significant new policy considera - 1963, (ER63 -8812/1)
tion regardless of financial
magnitude
b. Proposed new project in excess
of $150, 000 in current fiscal
year
c. Amendment raising total more
than $100, 000 above level in
R&D program
2. Activities other than R&D for Support Memo from DD/S, 29 July 1965,
Directorate, except: approved by Exec. Dir. -Compt.
a. Significant new policy considera- 10 Aug. 1965 (ER65 -4329)
tion regardless of financial
magnitude
b. New activities in excess of $100, 000
c . New construction or real estate pur-
chases in excess of $25, 000
d. Reprogramming of funds in DD/S offices
in excess of 10% of an Office allotment
3. Authority to delegate except when pro -
hibited from so doing
4. In absence of specific authority, takes
final action on matters arising from
Agency's unusual functions not in excess
of $2, 500
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Delegated to
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Description Reference Delegated to
5. Erroneous payments - determine action
when operational or security factors pre-
clude collection, over $1, 000 through
$5,000
6. Accounts other than erroneous payments:
Final approval of all other accounts
(exceptions are accounts of Clandestine
Services operational personnel, for other
than physical loss or deficiency of funds
less than $500, to be written-off for opera-
tional or security reasons by DD/P) after
referral to D/Finance over $1, 000 through
$5,000
7. Settlement of special claims for reimburse-
ment for personal taxes occasioned by Agency
requirements, subject to (a) prior review
and comment of the Special Contracting
Officer, O%Personnel, based on special
provision in contract, and (b) review
and concurrence of the General Counsel
8. Use of profits accrued from operation
of recreational activities or assets
of a terminated activity for any purpose
related to the general welfare and morale
of Agency personnel
9. Issuance of executive furnishings when
justified by operational necessity
10. Waiver of replacement standards for
disposal of vehicles due to operational
requirements
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Description Reference Delegated to
11. Settlement of cases involving damage or
loss of Agency -controlled property over
$3, 500 or if there is a dissenting vote
in Hqs. Board of Survey action under $3, 500
25X1A
12. Claims for lost or damaged personal property
over $3, 500 through $6, 500, statutory limi-
tation
13. Building alterations when operationally
necessary and without regard to source
of funds involved
14. Project Administrative Plans
AUTHORITY DELEGATED TO OTHERS:
1. Approving Officer
2. Requisitioning authority for printing
and reproduction services
3. Long distance calls to overseas points
4. R&D activities
Senior personnel subordinate
to him by DD/S or single senior
subordinate
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Designate specific individuals and
alternates in writing to D/Logostics
Operating Officials only
1. All authority to the Asst
Deputy Director
2. Not in excess of $50, 000 in
current fiscal year to Operat-
ing Officials
(Memo from DDCI, 23 Dec ..1963,
(ER 63-8812/1)
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 Attachment C
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Description
APPROVAL AUTHORITIES
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PLANS
Reference
1. R&D activities except: Memo from DDCI, dated 23 Dec.
a. Significant new policy considera- 1963, (ER63-8812/1)
Lion regardless of financial
magnitude,
b. Proposed new project in excess.
of $150, 000 in current fiscal
year
c. Amendment raising total more
than $100, 000 above level in
R&D program
2. Clandestine Services Projects Memo from DDCI, dated 1 Oct.
except: 1963 (ER 63-6240/1)
a . Significant new policy considera -
tion regardless of financial
magnitude
b. New project in excess of $100, 000
in current or next fiscal year
c. Amendment raising total in Opera-
tional Program more than. $50, 000
3. Authority to delegate except when pro -
hibited from so doing
4. Accounts other than erroneous payments:
Method of settlement of accounts, of
Clandestine Services operational
personnel other than physical loss or
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Delegated to
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deficiency of funds, less than $500,
to be written-off for operational or 25X1 A
security reasons.
5. Settlement of special claims for reim -
bursement for personal taxes occasioned
by Agency requirements, subject to (a)
prior review and comment of the Special
Contracting Officer, O/P"ersonnel, based
on special provision in contract, and
(b) review and concurrence of the General
Counsel
6. Waiver of replacement standards for
disposal of vehicles due to operational
requirements
7. Project Administrative Plans
(Jointly with DD/S)
AUTHORITIES DELEGATED TO OTHERS:
1. Approving Officer
Senior personnel subordinate
to him by DD/P or single senior
subordinate
25X1A
2. Requisitioning authority for printing
and reproduction services
3. Long distance calls to overseas points
25X1A
Designate specific individuals
and alternates in writing to
D/Logistics
Operating officials only
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Description Reference Delegated to
4. R&D activities
5. Clandestine Services Projects
1. All authority to the Ass't
Deputy Director
2 . Not in excess of $50, 000 in
current fiscal year to Operat-
ing Officials
(Memo from DDCI, 23. Dec. 1963,
(ER63 -8812/1)
1. All authority to Ass't
Deputy Director
2. Not in excess of $15, 000
to Operating Officials
(Memo from DDCI, 1 Oct. 1963,
(ER63.-6240/1)
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 Attachment D
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Description
1. R&D activities except:
APPROVAL AUTHORITIES
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Reference Delegated to
a. Significant new policy considera- Memo from DDCI, dated
tion regardless of financial 23 Dec. 1963, (ER63-8812/1)
magnitude
b. Proposed new project in excess
of $150, 000 in current fiscal
year
c , Amendment raising total more
than $100, 000 above level in
R&D program
2. Separate activities of S&T Memo from DDCI, dated 23 Dec.
Directorate, other than R&D, 1963, (ER63-8812/2)
except:
a. Significant new policy considera -
tion regardless of financial
magnitude
b. A total authorization in excess
of $150, 000 in the current fiscal
year
c. Amendment raising total more
than $100, 000 above level in
the Financial Plan
3. Authority to delegate except when pro -
hibited from so doing
25X1A
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Settlement of s is c aims for reim -
bursement for personal taxes occasioned
by Agency requirements, subject to (a)
prior review and comment of the Special
Contracting Officer, O/Personnel, based
on special provision in. contract, and
(b) review and concurrence of the General
Counsel
5. Waiver of replacement standards for
disposal of vehicles due to operational
requirements
6. Project Administrative Plans
AUTHORITIES DELEGATED TO OTHERS:
1. Approving Officer
2. Requisitioning authority for printing
and reproduction services
3. Long distance calls to overseas points
4. R&D activities
25X1A
Senior personnel subordinate
to him by DD/S&T or single senior
subordinate Executive Officer,
memo of DD S&T 24 Feb 1964,
25X1A
Designate specific individuals
and alternates in writing to
D/Logistics
Operating Officials only
1. All authority to the Asst
Deputy Director
2. Not in excess of $50, 000 in
current fiscal year to Operat-
ing Officials
Memo from DDCI, 23 Dec. 1963,
(ER63 -8.8121)
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Description Reference
5. Separate activities., other than R&D
Delegated to
1. All authority to the Asst
Deputy Director
2. To Asst Directors*- not in
excess of $25, 000
(Memo from DDCI, 23 Dec. 1963,
(ER63-8812/2)
*In reorganization, the DD/S&T Asst
Directors have become Office Directors.
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APPROVAL AUTHORITIES
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR INTELLIGENCE
Description
R&D activities except:
a. Significant new policy considera -
tion regardless of financial
magnitude
b. Proposed new project in excess
of $150, 000 in current fiscal
year
Amendment raising total more
than $100, 000 above level in
R&D program
Reference
Memo from DDCI, dated 23 Dec.
1963. (ER63 -8812/1)
2. Authority to delegate except when pro - 25X1 A
hibited from so doing
3`,: Settlement of special claims for reim -
bursement for personal taxes. occasioned
by Agency requirements, subject to (a)
prior review and comment of the Special
Contracting Officer, O/Personnel, based
on special provision in contract, and
(b) review and concurrence of the General
Counsel
4. Waiver of replacement standards for
disposal of vehicles due to operational
requirements
Delegated to
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Description Reference Delegated to
5. Project Administrative plans 25X1 A
(Jointly with DD/S)
AUTHORITIES DELEGATED TO OTHERS:
1. Approving Officer
Senior personnel subordinate
to him by DD/I or single senior
subordinate, Chief, Administrative
Staff, O/DDI, memo of DD/I, 4
March 1966 25X1 A
25X1A
2. Requisitioning authority for printing Designate specific individuals
and reproduction services and alternates in writing to
D/Logistics
3. Long Distance calls to overseas points
4. R&D activities
Operating Officials only
1. All authority to the Asst Deputy
Director
2. Not in excess of $50, 000 in
current fiscal year to Operat -
ing Officials
Memo from DDCI, 23 Dec. 1963,
(ER63 -8812/1)
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