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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CPG 1-3, Chg. 1 January 26, 1988 (c) Staff availability, expertise, willingness to use computers, and organizational plans to develop ADP skills in employees. All hardware and software required for adequate basic capability need not be purchased at one time but additions and enhancements should be justified in terms of the total office capability. (3) Funding for enhanced level equipment and software will normally be considered only if it is building upon basic level capabilities in terms of equipment, software, and staff expertise. Regions should attempt to bring every State in the region to the basic level before funding extensive, enhanced level capabilities. Funds for maintenance of enhanced level systems already established can be approved by the Regional Director. (4) While a given FEMA program may be the primary user of a basic level system, the system, when not in use for that purpose, should be available to support other program activities specified in the CCA's. Enhanced level systems by definition support all emergency management programs. elements: (5) FEMA will not approve funding for the following confi gu rat ions; (a) DevelDpment of custom software or microcomputer (b) Purchase of mainframes; (c) ADP equipment that duplicates centralized functions such as payroll; (d) Generalized bulletin board systems; and (e) Commercial electronic mail services. b. Application. Requests for ADP funding assistance can be included with the initial CCA application or as an amendment to the CCA, following procedures outlined in CPG 1-38. The application should note the proposed funding source (i.e., FEMA program or programs) and address the following areas: (1) Requirement for ADP suppo~t. This section should address the intended applications of the ardware or software requested, including the information requirements, data sources, anticipated improvements in efficiency or productivity and the FEMA programs supported. 15-4