MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION PROCESSING

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-04723A000100100023-0
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 19, 2000
• Sequence Number: 23
• Publication Date: September 19, 1969
• Content Type: MF

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19 September 1969
MEMORANDUM FOR: Executive Director-Comptroller
SUBJECT: Management of Information Processing
REFERENCE: ExDir-Compt Draft Memorandum, same
subject, dated 12 Sept 69
1 In discussing the draft memorandum on management
of information processing, I found edngide ,bia concern
within the DDS&T that the paper does not really focus on
the most important problems. Although all of the matters
mentioned probably are appropriate, I wonder if this
memorandum is not in fact premature.
2. I think you are well aware of my concern for the
need to take some real steps forward in the information
processing area. However, I feel the key question here is
where do we start and how fast do we go. If I read the
draft memorandum as broad guidance and some of the specific
actions as examples only, I have no particular problem. If,
on the other hand, I read it as a listing of the most impor-
tant issues to be addressed, I am afraid that our view of the
priorities differs considerably. To illustrate the point, I
agree that there may be some necessity for clarifying roles
and responsibilities as between Central Reference Service
and Office of Computer Services, but I don't really believe
that is a big problem at this time. I believe clarification
as to the specific needs of CRS is all that is necessary.
3. The paper indicates that studies should be made on
SIDS, SIDES, COINS and perhaps other ADP-related programs.
While these may be helpful, I can't help but feel that what
is really necessary is for the user componen,t.s themselves to
carefully and realistically examine and evaluate what their
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needs are and to discuss'with their own computer specialists,
if any, and appropriate OCS specialists the. feasibility of
their plans.
4. l know that the Director is anxious to have youandhat
O/PPB follow the ADP business closely, and l fully support
idea. I still feel, however, that the single most important
need in the Agency is to create a greater sense of responsi-
bility in line management and am afraid that a series of
Agency-wide studies under auspices of O/PPB will not contribute
to further involvement of line management but in fact may fur-
ther postpone it.
5. In short, 1 ,would like to see a memorandum which
spells out specifically' what is meant in Para. 5a of the
reference with regard to what the Deputy Directors should do
in the way of the review of priorities. I believe that
further discussion on the part of the Deputy Directors would
be helpful.before a formal paper is issued on management of
information processing.
~j Carl E. Ducke
Science and Technology
Deputy DircctQr
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