Annual Performance Plan - 2014, Revised Final Performance Plan - 2013 Page 84

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Summary of Key Management Officials’
Responsibilities
Commissioner of Social Security (COSS) — manages all agency programs and staff.
Deputy Commissioner of Social Security (DCOSS) — serves as the alter ego for the COSS. In addition,
the DCOSS is the accountable official for improper payments and serves as the Chief Operating Officer
responsible for improving agency management and performance.
Chief Actuary (CAct) — plans and directs program actuarial estimates and analyses for the retirement,
survivors, disability, and Supplemental Security Income programs and for any proposed changes in those
programs and trust funds. The CAct provides technical and consultative services to the COSS, the Board
of Trustees of the Social Security Trust Funds, and its staff.
General Counsel (GC) — advises the COSS, DCOSS, and all subordinate organizational components
(except the Inspector General) on legal matters.
Inspector General (IG) — promotes economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of our
programs and operations, and prevents and detects fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement.
Deputy Commissioner for Budget, Finance and Management (DCBFM) — directs our comprehensive
management programs including budget, acquisition and grants, facilities and supply management, and
security and emergency preparedness.
Deputy Commissioner for Communications (DCCOMM) — conducts our national public information and
outreach programs, leads our efforts to improve the clarity, tone, and readability of our notices, and
fosters the transparency of our operations.
Deputy Commissioner for Disability Adjudication and Review (DCDAR) — administers our nationwide
appeal and review program in accordance with relevant Federal laws.
Deputy Commissioner for Human Resources (DCHR) — administers our human resources programs,
including training, human capital initiatives, personnel and employee relations, labor management, and
civil rights and equal opportunity.
Deputy Commissioner for Legislation and Congressional Affairs (DCLCA) — develops and conducts our
legislative program, serves as our liaison to Congress, and analyzes legislative and regulatory initiatives.
Deputy Commissioner for Operations (DCO) — directs our national network of field offices, National
800 Number teleservice centers, and processing centers. Oversees the State DDSs.
Deputy Commissioner for Quality Performance (DCQP) — directs our quality management program by
conducting quality reviews, studies, and statistical analyses of our programs, business processes, and
service delivery.
Deputy Commissioner for Retirement and Disability Policy (DCRDP) — advises the COSS on major
policy issues and is responsible for all major activities in the areas of program policy planning, policy
research and evaluation, statistical programs and overall policy development, analysis and
implementation.
Deputy Commissioner for Systems (DCS) — directs the strategic management of our systems and
databases, which includes the development, validation, and implementation of any new systems.
Directs the conduct of systems and operational integration and strategic planning processes, and the
Annual Performance Plan for FY 2014 and Revised Final Performance Plan for FY 2013
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