Submitting OIG:
Report Description:
The objective of our inspection was to assess the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department) plans and procedures for returning employees to the federal office in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, including what existing guidance the Department considered when developing its plans and procedures. We found that the Department generally incorporated available guidance, which was intended to provide for a safe and gradual return to federal offices, in its Workplace Reconstitution Transition Plan (Reconstitution Plan). However, we noted that the Department’s Reconstitution Plan does not address anti-retaliation as recommended in OSHA guidance. In addition, we found that the Department did not periodically reassess and update self-screening questions as necessary in its Reconstitution Plan as suggested by OMB.
Date Issued:
Monday, December 14, 2020
Agency Reviewed / Investigated:
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:
S20DC0008
Component, if applicable:
Office of Finance and Operations
Location(s):
Agency-Wide
Type of Report:
Inspection / Evaluation
Special Projects:
Questioned Costs:
$0
Funds for Better Use:
$0
Number of Recommendations:
2
Report updated under NDAA 5274:
No
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