R -- TENTATIVE DECISION OF OMB A-76 STREAMLINED COST COMPARISON STUDY, DHHS, PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER, (FMS) GRANTS ACCOUNTING

DescriptionSUBJECT: TENTATIVE DECISION OF STREAMLINED COST COMPARISON STUDY UNDER OMB CIRCULAR A-76, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER This synopsis announces a Tentative Decision on a streamlined cost comparison study of the Financial Management Services, Grants Accounting activity. The study has resulted in a Tentative Decision that it is more cost effective to convert the current operation to the private sector. This announcement starts the Public Review Period in which all supporting documentation shall be made available to the affected in-house staff. The Public Review Period shall last 20 calendar days from the date of this announcement (May 19, 2003). The last day of the Public Review Period coincides with the last day an Administrative Appeal may be filed by either the affected in-house staff or their representatives. Appeals must be filed in writing by close of business May 19, 2003, to the attention of the Michele Trotter, Contracting Officer, at the contracting office address stated above. Appeals must involve costing issues or noncompliance with OMB Circular A-76 procedures that govern the Streamlined Cost Comparison process. The designated Administrative Appeals Authority will, within thirty (30) days, review and make a decision regarding any submitted appeals. Upon resolution of any appeals received, a Final Decision on the streamlined cost comparison study shall be made and posted accordingly.