FCC's Decision To Consolidate Licensing Division in Gettysburg, Pa. Was Made Without Adequate Analysis
CED-80-27
Published: Dec 03, 1979. Publicly Released: Dec 03, 1979.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has planned to consolidate its Private Radio Bureau Licensing Division in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. FCC believes consolidation in Gettysburg would reduce training costs and create a more stable work force because employee turnover there is about one-third of that in Washington. In a review of this plan, GAO surveyed the availability and cost of office space in both areas, evaluated costs associated with the consolidation, and attempted to determine the impact consolidation would have on affected employees.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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Federal Communications Commission | FCC should reconsider its decision to consolidate the Licensing Division in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. As part of this reconsideration, FCC should clearly distinguish those benefits which can be achieved only through consolidation and weigh them against the associated costs, particularly the loss of experienced staff. |
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