FEMA's Reorganization of Program and Budget Structure

FEMA's Reorganization of Program and Budget Structure
     
FEMA was reorganized from a programmatic to a functionally based
structure in November of 1993.  This functional structure was designed
to streamline the process for FEMA's goal of customer-oriented service
to the States.  The FEMA FY 95 budget has been revised to correspond to
the functional structure.  Several line items in the program were
integrated to provide the States greater flexibility in the use of FEMA
resources to develop this all-hazards emergency management capability.
FEMA is also restructuring its Comprehensive Cooperative Agreement (CCA)
from a programmatic to a functional approach for FY 1995.  This approach
will more closely reflect the States' annual program planning and will
eliminate duplicative work activities and reduce associated reporting
burdens; provide a more flexible basis for Federal/State negotiations;
provide greater flexibility in the use of Federal funds to develop
emergency management capabilities; and integrate and functionally
organize work activities.
     
From:  William Tidbal
Organization:  Federal Emergency Management Agency
Location:  Washington, D.C.
Telephone:  (202)646-3918