H.R. 4642 · 106th Congress · enacted
To make certain personnel flexibilities available with respect to the General Accounting Office, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 106-303.
Latest official action 2000-10-13 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
Amends Federal civil service provisions with respect to the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees' Retirement System to entitle certain officers and employees of the General Accounting Office (GAO) who separate from service voluntarily to annuities under such system, as applicable. Grants to the Comptroller General of GAO the authority to provide voluntary separation incentive payments to GAO employees. Sets forth the terms and conditions and requirements governing such authority. Amends provisions relating to GAO's personnel management system to revise requirements with respect to the prescribing of regulations for the release of officers and employees in a reduction in force. Prohibits an employee from being released due to a reduction in force unless such employee is given written notice at least 60 days before being released. Allows the Comptroller General, in writing, to shorten the period of advance notice for a particular reduction in force if necessary because of circumstances not reasonably foreseeable, except that such period may not be less than 30 days. Authorizes the Comptroller General to establish senior-level positions to meet GAO's critical scientific, technical or professional needs. Provides for the numerical limitation under the personnel system to apply to such senior-level positions. Permits the reassignment of an officer or employee in…
Congressional Research Service · 2000-06-13
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