Unobligated balance brought forward (−)... Unobligated balance carried forward................ 1,254 -1,254 276 -276 400 1,200 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders. 1961, $0; 1962, $257 thousand; 1963, $257 thousand; 1964, $257 thousand. The Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 authorizes the conduct of studies and research abroad in program matters for which the Social Security Administration has statutory responsibility in the United States. The estimate for 1964 contemplates the use of $1.2 million in foreign currencies which are excess to the normal requirements of the United States. 1. Maternal and child health.-Studies, research, research planning, and research training in maternal and child health and handicapping conditions are proposed for eight countries which offer research opportunities in special health fields to gain knowledge of value to the United States, to the country involved, and internationally. 2. Social welfare. Studies of urban social welfare and specialized social services are proposed in eight countries in which there are country experiences and research facilities in programs such as urban social services, community development, programs to strengthen family life, child care and prevention of juvenile delinquency, and services for the aging. Projects are undertaken to gain new knowledge for the United States as well as for the country concerned. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: 1961, $0; 1962, $180 thousand; 1963, $10 thousand; 1964, $10 thousand. A program to assist Cuban refugees in the United States was established by the President in 1961. During 1961 and 1962, the program was carried out under authorities in the Mutual Security Act of 1954, and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. On June 28, 1962, Public Law 87-510 was enacted which provides for assistance to such refugees. The program provides the following services for Cuban refugees in the United States: reception and registration, classification of skills, cash assistance and welfare services to those in need, resettlement and employment opportunities, and provision for education and health services. At the present time, the exact dimensions of the program and the number of Cuban refugees coming into the United States for the remainder of 1963 and for 1964 are not clear. Accordingly, the $70 million requested for 1964 is not distributed by activity, but will be used for the above kinds of services when firmer program distributions can be made. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 21 Travel and transportation of persons. 9 15 ASSISTANCE TO REFUGEES IN THE UNITED STATES For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 (Public Law 87-510), relating to aid to refugees within the United States, including hire of passenger motor vehicles, and services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a), [$70,110,000: Provided, That this appropriation shall reimburse other current applicable appropriations for activities conducted after June 30, 1962, pursuant to section 7 of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 19621 $70,000,000. (Foreign Aid and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1963.) Note-Estimate is for activities previously carried under "Foreign assistance, The amounts obligated in 1962 are shown in the schedule as a comparative transfer. economic.' SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION-Continued General and special funds-Continued SALARIES AND EXPENSES, OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER For expenses necessary for the Office of the Commissioner of Social Security, [$711,000] $1,025,000, together with not to exceed [$418,000] $602,000 to be transferred from the Federal old-age and survivors insurance trust fund[: Provided, That not to exceed $11,000 shall be available to pay preparation costs for a meeting of the International Social Security Association]. (Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Appropriation Act, 1963.) Note. Excludes $95 thousand transferred in the estimates to "International Social Security Association Meeting," Office of the Commissioner. The amount obligated in 1963 is shown in the schedule as a comparative transfer. Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) Total obligations......... Personnel Summary 336 422 472 2. Appraisal and development of the social 3. Administration of cooperative research program.. Total program costs, funded. Full-time equivalent of other positions.. Average number of all employees. Number of employees at end of year. 4 Average GS grade.. Change in selected resources 1. 3 1,627 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders, 1961. $10 thousand; 1962, $13 thousand; 1963, $13 thousand; 1964, $13 thousand. The Office of the Commissioner directs and coordinates the social security program; and performs basic research covering the broader phases of social security. 1. Direction and coordination of the social security program. This consists of (a) formulation of administrative policies; (b) certification of compliance of State laws, plans, and operations with Federal requirements and approval of grants to States; (c) coordinating interprogram activities; and (d) review of administrative management throughout the Social Security Administration. 2. Appraisal and development of the social security program. Provision is made for (a) basic studies beyond the immediate scope of any bureau; (b) review and coordination of research and statistics work in the administration; (c) the development of ways of improving economic security through social insurance and related measures; and (d) long-range research to study personal, familial, and social factors related to an urban society. 3. Administration of cooperative research program.-Provision is made for administering a program of cooperative research or demonstration projects in social security. Grants to States, next succeeding fiscal year: For making, after May 31 of the current fiscal year, payments to States under titles I, IV, V, X, [and XIV,] XIV, and XVI, respectively, of the Social Security Act, as amended, for the first quarter of the next succeeding fiscal year, such sums as may be necessary, the obligations incurred and the expenditures made thereunder for payments under each of such titles to be charged to the appropriation therefor for that fiscal year. In the administration of titles I, IV, V, X, [and XIV,] XIV, and XVI, respectively, of the Social Security Act, as amended, pay; ments to a State under any of such titles for any quarter in the period beginning April 1 of the prior year, and ending June 30 of the current year, may be made with respect to a State plan approved under such title prior to or during such period, but no such payment shall be made with respect to any plan for any quarter prior to the quarter in which such plan was submitted for approval. as of December 31 of the previous calendar year. Federal credit unions are privately owned, cooperative associations organized for the purpose of promoting thrift among their members and creating a source of credit for provident or productive purposes, authorized by the Federal Credit Union Act (act of June 26, 1934), as amended. The Bureau finances its activities out of fees for services performed. These activities consist of (a) chartering new Federal credit unions, (b) supervising established Federal credit unions, (c) making periodic examinations of their financial condition and operating practices, and (d) administrative services. Data relating to activities are shown below. Number of Federal credit unions chartered...... Number of regular examinations. Analysis of Government Equity (in thousands of dollars) Assets of Federal credit unions as of December 31 of the previous calendar year (thousands) $3,028,294 $3,410,000 $3,840,000 Operating results.-Fees from receipts cover the cost of operations. Prior to the creation of the fund in 1953, a total of $879 thousand of appropriations had been expended. Retained earnings are expected to decrease to $997 thousand by June 30, 1964. This amount includes $315 thousand on hand at the time the fund was created. The retained earnings represent 20% of expenses in 1964, compared with 25% in 1953. Revenue, Expense, and Retained Earnings (in thousands of dollars) 253 288 21 Travel and transportation of persons. 22 Transportation of things........ 23 Rent, communications, and utilities. Expense. 41 60 25 Other services.. 11 Services of other agencies. 66 Net operating loss (—), chartering pro gram.. 222 72 82 20 20 25 25 222 12. Reimbursement for travel services. 7 13 13 13. Providing services to foreign service per sonnel in connection with program of assistance for repatriated U.S. nationals.. 4 854 501 353 1,211 471 362 351 -67 1,507 822 854 are derived from furnishing earnings and employment data for pension purposes to private pension plans; from State agencies for employment statistics and from furnishing wage record information to individuals for purposes other than establishing eligibility entitlement to benefits (42 U.S.C. 1306). ог New obligational authority (appropriation) Grants are made to this nonprofit institution in Louisville, Ky., for the following purposes: (1) to support the manufacture of books and teaching materials for the blind and to permit the distribution of these materials to all public educational institutions for the blind, as well as to State departments of education throughout the United States and its possessions; and (2) to provide for staff salaries and expenses relating to special advisory committees and for expenses of the committee members. Numbers of blind children served by the program are as follows: 1962 actual, 15,973; 1963 estimate, 16,841; 1964 estimate, 17,691. The Printing House also receives $10 thousand annually from interest on uninvested funds as a return on a $250 thousand permanent trust fund on deposit with the Treasury. FREEDMEN'S HOSPITAL SALARIES AND EXPENSES For expenses necessary for operation and maintenance, including repairs; furnishing, repairing, and cleaning of wearing apparel used by employees in the performance of their official duties; transfer of funds to the appropriation "Salaries and expenses, Howard University" for salaries of technical and professional personnel detailed to the hospital; payments to the appropriations of Howard University for actual cost of heat, light, and power furnished by such university; [$3,909,000] $3,880,000: Provided, That no intern or resident physician receiving compensation from this appropriation on a fulltime basis shall receive compensation in the form of wages or salary from any other appropriation in this title: Provided further, That the District of Columbia shall pay by check to Freedmen's Hospital, upon the Surgeon General's request, in advance at the beginning of each quarter, such amount as the Surgeon General calculates will be earned on the basis of rates approved by the Bureau of the Budget for the care of patients certified by the District of Columbia. Bills rendered by the Surgeon General on the basis of such calculations shall not be subject to audit or certification in advance of payment; but proper adjustment of amounts which have been paid in advance on the basis of such calculations shall be made at the end of each quarter: Provided further, That the Surgeon General may delegate the responsibilities imposed upon him by the foregoing proviso. (32 D.C. Code 317-320; Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Appropriation Act, 1963.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) |