Issuance Number: 205.13
Subject: Delegations of Authority to Enter into Agreements and to Accept Contributions
Issuance Date: 1/20/2023
Expiration Date: 9/30/2027
Responsible Office: Office of Budget, Finance, and Analysis; Office of Policy and Analysis
Instruction: This supersedes Survey Manual (SM) chapter 205.13, dated February 13, 2018, and includes updates to existing organizational structure and programs in Appendix A, last updated March 15, 2024.
Approving Official: /s/ Shari M. DeLung, Acting Associate Director for Administration (2024 reorganization to the "Office of Administrative Services", and signature delegation in accordance with SM 431.5, Directives Management)
1. Purpose. This SM chapter establishes delegations of authority necessary to approve agreements and accept donations and funds coming into the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) from outside sources. Authority is delegated in Appendix A.
2. Scope. This policy applies to all USGS employees.
3. Policy. General provisions regarding policy and limitations on delegations are established in SM 200.1, Delegations; and general provisions regarding policy and guidelines on redelegations are established in SM 200.2, Redelegations.
Managers and supervisors retain the power to exercise the authority that is being delegated to their subordinates. An official entering into an agreement is responsible for ensuring their statutory authority to enter into such an agreement.
4. Deferred Publication of Analyses and Interpretive Reports. Deferred publication of analyses and interpretive reports must be approved by the responsible Associate Director for the reimbursable work.
5. General Procedure. Any agreements requiring OPA coordination or approval, as provided in Appendix A, must route through the approved internal Agreement Review System.
SM 205.13 Appendix A 2024.docx (live.com) (This Appendix is under revision to reflect organizational changes in the Office of Administrative Services and Office of Budget, Finance, and Analysis. Contact OPA with any related questions.)
