Voluntary Leave Transfer Program: Additional Controls Are Needed to Strengthen Program Management

The report addresses the extent to which GAO has established effective policies and procedures for managing its voluntary leave transfer program. While the program has functioned to facilitate leave donations to GAO employees, GAO OIG found weaknesses related to the agency’s ability to confirm leave recipients’ initial or continued program eligibility, and to ensure that leave balances reflect properly supported donated leave received and used. GAO agreed with the findings and outlined planned actions for each of the four recommendations in the report.