Definition of the Functions of the Systems and Programming Staff

February 3, 1972 REVENUE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 02-72 SUBJECT : Definition of the Functions of the Systems and Programming Staff In order to achieve a system of check and balance and to insure that the systems design and programming activities work in such a manner that these functions are independent of the Data Processing Center, the Systems and Programming Staff is hereby placed under the administrative control of the ADP Policy Committee which has over-all supervision of the data processing functions of the Bureau. The Staff is responsible for planning, studying ADP systems and procedures, manual development and programming activities. The Staff is composed of the following units: 1. Planning and Systems Unit Develops and designs ADP systems and prepares procedures for processing all types of information and data related to computerization; prepares and maintains manual of procedures for data processing activities; conducts continuing studies to improve present systems; plans and evaluates computer programs assigned or planned for the Center. 2. Programming Unit Interprets and analyzes all programming requirements as prescribed by designed systems and develops the corresponding computer programs; prepares block diagrams and translates them into sets of computer instructions; tests and debugs computer programs; and prepares complete run manuals. This Revenue Administrative Order supersedes and/or revokes all other orders, circulars or portions thereof which are in conflict or inconsistent with the provisions of this Revenue Administrative Order. This Order shall take effect upon approval. aisa dc MISAEL P. VERA Commissioner of Internal Revenue APPROVED: CESAR VIRATA Secretary of Finance