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Minority Representation: Efforts of the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration

HRD-88-49 Published: May 13, 1988. Publicly Released: May 13, 1988.
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Highlights

In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration's (ADAMHA) compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's employment requirements.

Recommendations

Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Department of Health and Human Services The Secretary of Health and Human Services should direct the Administrator, ADAMHA, to compile race and sex data to the extent possible on all who apply for competitive vacancy announcements.
Closed – Implemented
ADAMHA completed a review in March 1989 of a sample of 24 vacancy announcements issued in fiscal year (FY) 1988. ADAMHA stated that it provided valuable data. PHS has requested authorization to obtain the same data from external applicants; however, the Office of Personnel Management must approve.
Department of Health and Human Services The Secretary of Health and Human Services should direct the Administrator, ADAMHA, to compile and maintain race and sex data on the composition of QRB.
Closed – Implemented
Records kept on QRB membership since the fourth quarter of FY 1988 indicate an effort to ensure minority, female, and handicapped representation whenever possible. The new form implemented in July 1988 is being used and is maintained in appropriate files.
Department of Health and Human Services The Secretary of Health and Human Services should direct the Administrator, ADAMHA, to prepare documentation to show that OEEO representatives reviewed vacancy announcements, observed QRB meetings, and granted waivers when the minimum area of consideration for a vacancy was less than ADAMHA-wide.
Closed – Implemented
The ADAMHA Personnel Division and OEEO implemented the provisions of this recommendation late in FY 1988 and are continuing to prepare the required documentation in FY 1989.

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Employment discriminationEmployment of minoritiesEmployment requirementsEmployment opportunitiesFair employment programsFederal employeesHiring policiesNoncomplianceReductions in forceWaivers