SUPPLEMENTAL ESTIMATES OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FEBRUARY 17, 1944.-Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed THE WHITE HOUSE, Washington, February 16, 1944. The SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. SIR: I have the honor to transmit herewith for the consideration of the Congress supplemental estimates of appropriations for the fiscal year 1944, amounting in all to $139,719,249, and representing that portion of the cost of overtime and additional compensation granted to certain employees of the Federal Government by the act of May 7, 1943 (Public Law 49), and to certain employees in the District of Columbia by the act of April 1, 1943 (Public Law 22), and the act of May 7, 1943, which it is estimated the various agencies will not be able to absorb within available funds. This sum also includes estimates submitted by the legislative establishment and the judiciary for the same purpose. The details of these estimates, the necessity therefor, and the reasons for their transmission at this time are set forth in the letter of the Director of the Bureau of the Budget, transmitted herewith, in whose comments and observations thereon I concur. Respectfully, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT. The PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, The White House. BUREAU OF THE Budget, Washington 25, D. C., February 16, 1944. SIR: I have the honor to submit herewith for your consideration supplemental estimates of appropriations for the fiscal year 1944, amounting in all to $139,719,249, and representing that portion of the cost of overtime and additional compensation granted to certain employees of the Federal Government by the act of May 7, 1943 (Public Law 49), and to certain employees in the District of Columbia by the act of April 1, 1943 (Public Law 22), and the act of May 7, 1943, which it is estimated the various agencies will not be able to absorb within available funds. This sum also includes estimates submitted by the legislative establishment and the Judiciary for the same purpose. These supplemental estimates refer only to the cost of overtime and additional compensation paid and to be paid employees whose salaries are provided for in appropriations already made. Supplemental estimates for additional personal services for the fiscal year 1944 will be the subject of separate communications and will include the cost of overtime and additional compensation as well as the base pay of the employees provided for therein. The estimates submitted herewith, however, do not include amounts required by the Post Office Department to cover the cost of overtime and additional compensation under the act of March 27, 1942 (Public Law 509), the act of April 9, 1943 (Public Law 25), the act of May 7, 1943 (Public Law 49), and the act of December 17, 1943 (Public Law 205). In this case it is deemed advisable to present such requests in a separate submission which will also include the numerous supplemental estimates necessitated by the unexpected increase in the volume of mail being handled by the Post Office Department. This increase in work load has forced the Department to operate on a deficiency basis; it has had to increase employment beyond that contemplated by its appropriations and to work its employees in excess of 48 hours per week. Because of this situation it is impractical to attempt to determine what portion of the total cost of overtime and additional compensation should be charged to appropriations already made. The following statement shows by departments and agencies for the fiscal year 1944 (1) the total estimated cost of overtime and additional compensation, (2) that portion of the cost which will be absorbed within existing appropriations, and (3) the remaining cost for which supplemental estimates under the proper appropriation titles are submitted. For general information the statement includes amounts for the Post Office Department. Statement showing total cost of overtime and additional compensation, amounts to be absorbed, and supplemental appropriations required for the fiscal year 1944 [NOTE.-Unless otherwise indicated all overtime and additional compensation is authorized by Public Law 49, 78th Cong.] 1 Increase in limitation for administrative expenses. 119, 091 839, 420 98,328 367,000 37, 108 706, 775 583, 576 7,646, 480 108 706, 775 29,076 559, 480 124, 857 256, 857 156, 148 4,367, 869 32,783 3. 581, 439 16,833, 733 10, 230, 048 7,241, 497 9, 094, 755 59, 148 4,367, 869 32, 783 3, 581, 439 33, 733 6, 157, 048 3,091, 897 8,030,755 15,000 1,820,000 260, 900 1,650,000 49,400 1,300 367, 000 37,000 554, 500 7,087,000 132, 000 97,000 16,800,000 4,073, 000 2 4, 149, 600 1,064, 000 * Includes $3,600 increase in limitation on prior year unobligated funds of Public Works Administration Statement showing total cost of overtime and additional compensation, amounts to be absorbed, and supplemental appropriations required for the fiscal year 1944-Continued Includes $6,300 increase in amount of funds available to Agricultural Research Administration, $655,000 increase in limitation for administrative expenses for Commodity Credit Corporation, and $185,000 increase in amount of funds available to Farm Credit Administration. Includes $975,000 increase in limitation for administrative expenses for Reconstruction Finance Cor poration. Includes $41,075 from tribal funds, $82,400 from power revenues, and $2,400 from prior year unobligated funds of Puerto Rican hurricane relief appropriations. A separate supplemental estimate (H. Doc. 416) has been submitted for the Post Office Department. 7 Includes $122,630 increase in amount of funds available for personal services in Office of Chief of Engi neers. The estimates submitted by the various departments and agencies of the executive branch of the Government have been carefully reviewed in the light of the lengthened workweek, the rate of obligation, work load, and ability to recruit and retain personnel. The supplemental estimates of appropriations required for the fiscal year 1944, listed by departments and agencies and titles of appropriations, are attached hereto. The amounts recommended in this submission, covering all departments and agencies except the Post Office Department, reflect the absorption of approximately 79 percent of the total cost of overtime and additional compensation. In the separate submission of estimates for the Post Office Department it will be noted that despite the increase in postal business that department will absorb about 26 percent of this additional cost. Attention is invited to the general provision included in the estimate which provides for the waiving of certain restrictions to the extent necessary to meet the increases in compensation authorized by the above-mentioned acts. This provision is essential because in many instances the appropriations and other funds available for expenditure for compensation of civilian personnel contain language limiting the amount which may be expended for personal services and for other purposes. These estimates of appropriations are required in connection with legislation enacted since the transmission to the Congress of the Budget for the fiscal year 1944, and I recommend their approval. Very respectfully, HAROLD D. SMITH, Director of the Bureau of the Budget. Supplemental estimates of appropriation required for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1944, by departments, establishments, and agencies For additional amounts for appropriations for the fiscal year 1944, for the payment of overtime and additional compensation authorized by the acts of April 1, 1943 (Public Law 22, 78th Cong.), and May 7, 1943 (Public Law 49, 78th Cong.), as follows: For LEGISLATIVE ESTABLISHMENT "Salaries, officers and employees, Senate, 1944". "Salaries and expenses of detailed police, Capitol Police Board, "Contingent expenses, Senate, cleaning furniture, 1944"- $200,000 2,000 300 "Salaries, officers and employees, House of Representatives, 1944" 2,500 "Clerk hire, Members and Delegates, House of Representatives, 1944" 130,000 "Library buildings and grounds, 1944". "Salaries, Botanic Garden, 1944". "Contingent expenses, House of Representatives, folding doucments, 1944" "Contingent expenses, House of Representatives, revision of "Contingent expenses, House of Representatives, preparation "Capitol Building and repairs, 1944”. "Improving the Capitol grounds, 1944". "Maintenance, legislative garage, 1944". "Maintenance, Senate Office Building, 1944". "Maintenance, House Office Buildings, 1944". "Capitol Power Plant, 1944". "Salaries and expenses, Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation, House of Representatives, 1944” "Salaries and expenses of detailed police, Capitol Police Board, House of Representatives, 1944". 400,000 2,000 2,500 3. 500 525 1, 400 7, 178 43, 911 17, 338 1, 969 25, 899 61, 947 39, 321 16, 974 "Salaries, Library proper, Library of Congress, 1944". Total, legislative establishment.. 15, 274 261, 356 31, 659 28, 071 39, 853 5, 620 6, 073 47, 333 119, 968 1, 564, 469 |