The Associate Administrator for Operations has the responsibility
for the guidance, supervision, and policy planning of all field
office operations. Adequate controls over field office activities
have been instituted to ensure that Agency goals, objectives,
and program priorities are being accomplished. The Associate
Administrator is also primarily responsible for the direction
and guidance of all disaster operations.

The Office of Field Operations is responsible for the
coordination, planning, and administering of all regional
and district operations. The office monitors and reviews
all aspects of regional and district office operations
including the initiation of corrective action when required.

This office was established to assist the Associate
Administrator for Operations in his capacity as line manager
over all field activities and provides liaison between
Central Office program staff and field office managers.
The office has responsibility for participation in the
development of a Management Information System relating
to field office operations. It develops and maintains
basic data for all field and disaster offices for use by
Central Office staff, and develops and recommends policies
and regulations governing field office operations.
New and revised procedures are approved for program
implementation by regional offices; and these offices are
monitored in carrying out programs in accordance with policies
and procedures set by the Agency's top management.

b. Office of Disaster Operations

Responsibility and accountability for all functions of a major disaster operation have been placed with the Associate Administrator for Operations and the Director, Office of Disaster Operations. The basic mission of the program is to afford immediate relief to disaster stricken communities. In order to maintain the high level of performance that has characterized SBA's response, and still meet our other program objectives, all aspects of disaster operations from contingency planning through administration during emergency phases are conducted through this office.

Explanation of Distribution by Object Class (See Activity Data Sheet)

11.

Personnel Compensation and Staffing positions.

$587,000. For 22 permanent

12. Personnel Benefits - $51,000. $38,000 for direct contributions to the retirement fund; and $13,000 for health benefits, group insurance and employer's FICA taxes.

21. Travel and Transportation of Persons $35,000. For 470 man-days travel for Disaster Operations and Field Operations based on $75 per day.

24. Printing and Reproduction - $12,000. For the printing and reproduction of miscellaneous forms and information material.

25. Other Services - $5,000. For tuition and fees for employee training.

26. Supplies and Materials - $2,000. For office supplies and materials. 31. Equipment - $1,000. For replacement of miscellaneous items of equipment.

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