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Comments on the Congressional Accountability Act--S. 2071
T-OGC-94-2: Published: Jun 29, 1994. Publicly Released: Jun 29, 1994.
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GAO discussed the proposed application of certain employment protection laws to Congress and its agencies. GAO noted that: (1) S. 2071 is the most comprehensive bill that provides aggrieved employees a grievance system analogous to the one available to GAO employees; (2) the executive branch does not enforce employee protection laws at GAO because of conflicts of interest and the potential compromise of GAO audit and investigative responsibilities; (3) the GAO Personnel Appeals Board hears employee grievances and oversees the GAO equal employment program and its general counsel investigates and prosecutes allegations of prohibited personnel practices; (4) the GAO grievance system has the support of GAO employees and management; and (5) Congress needs to consider establishing clear regulations and guidance, qualifications for officials, education and outreach efforts, periodic self-evaluations, and oversight by an independent organization before implementing the proposed employee protection laws.
Matters for Congressional Consideration
Status: Closed - Not Implemented
Comments: The recommendation was for Congress to amend a proposed law. Congress did not pass the law and will not further consider the bill this session. It is unknown whether a similar bill will be submitted next session.
Matter: The Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs should consider requiring the administration and enforcement of legislative branch employee protection measures by authorities in the legislative branch.
Status: Closed - Not Implemented
Comments: The recommendation was for Congress to amend a proposed law. Congress did not pass the law and will not further consider the bill this session. It is unknown whether a similar bill will be submitted next session.
Matter: The Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs should consider preserving existing enforcement mechanisms in the legislative branch that work effectively, such as the GAO Personnel Appeals Board and equal employment program.
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