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Federal Government
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By Administrator
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Monday, 28 July 2014 12:48 |
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RALEIGH, (SGRToday.com) - The Senior Executive Service Accountability Act has passed muster with a key committee, the first hurdle necessary to make it easier for senior-level federal agency officials to lose their jobs.
The bill is sponsored by Reps. Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Tim Walberg (R-Mich.), according to Federal News Radio (FNR).
Rep. Issa has been at the forefront of the investigations into the IRS targeting of conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status. Republicans have expressed outrage that IRS officials have not lost their jobs over the scandal.
Among the provisions of the bill is one that would increase the probationary period of certain new hires to two years.
According to FNR, the Senior Executives Association is seeking support to kill the bill, sending a letter to Michigan Democrat Elijah Cummings, the ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, which Rep. Issa chairs.
More information can be found at http://www.federalnewsradio.com/204/3669429/Bill-making-it-easier-to-fire-Senior-Executives-passes-first-test-
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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 12:48 |
