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— In identifying future technical issues for the Secretary, SCI 

 was "excellent"; and 



— Definition of authority and responsibility were adequate. 



RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE REPORT 



In conclusion, the report proposed a number of ways in which SCI 

 service to the Department could be improved. For example: 



— Increased consultation with poUcy-oriented departmental 

 clients to ascertain their needs more precisely and to meet them 

 more fully; 



— The use of former science attaches in other bureaus, and 

 designation of science officers elsewhere in the Department; 

 also, designation of geographical oflicers in SCI as point of 

 contact for other bureaus; 



— Collation of U.S. poHcy in science and technology with 

 that in key countries; 



— Select a small number of priority analyses in depth (one or 

 two a year for two future years) and carry them out fully; 



— Perform an annual review with departmental clients served 

 by SCI; 



— Make more systematic use of the departmental Science 

 and Technology Advisory Committee to perform poUcy studies, 

 identify program gaps, and serve as an information and recruit- 

 ment channel; and 



— In general, to emphasize more strongly the policy analysis 

 function, and reduce the allocation of effort to operational 

 tasks. 



