NCJ Number
74573
Date Published
1980
Length
35 pages
Annotation
Based on a review of over 75 studies and discussions with officials in various Government departments, this report identifies potential opportunities and barriers to streamline the Federal field structure -- Federal offices in 50 States where 88 percent of Federal civilian employees work.
Abstract
Federal agencies might streamline their field structure (and thereby reduce unnecessary and duplicative overhead and support costs) by consolidating field offices, locating two or more offices of a department or agency in the same building, and eliminating unnecessary management levels. To fully identify and take advantage of streamlining opportunities will require a committed and coordinated effort on the part of the executive branch and the Congress. If successful, it could reduce Government costs and improve Federal work force productivity and delivery of services to the public. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget is urged to support the General Services Administration's efforts to identify and implement common support service arrangements, while the Office of Personnel Management is encouraged to support development of successful streamlining applications and provide consulting services where needed. Actions are also recommended for the Administrator of General Services and the President's Management Improvement Council. Tables, footnotes, a list of abbreviations, and General Accounting Office reports related to streamlining the Federal field structure are provided. (Author summary modified)