Open Recommendations
Recommendation Number | Significant Recommendation | Recommended Questioned Costs | Recommended Funds for Better Use | Additional Details | |
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1 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
The Office of Programs should modify occupational disability procedures to comply with the Code of Federal Regulations and ensure that every reasonable effort is made by the District Office staff and/or the disability staff to obtain the Job Information Form from the railroad employer during the established response period. | |||||
3 | No | $3,800,000 | $0 | Questioned Costs of $3,800,000 are connected to recommendations 2, 3, 4, and 5. | |
The Office of Programs should send or route the Job Information Forms to the applicant’s direct supervisor and require the direct supervisor to certify the information given in the space provided on the appropriate Job Information Form. | |||||
4 | No | $0 | $0 | Questioned Costs of $3,800,000 are associated with recommendation numbers 2, 3, 4, and 5. | |
The Office of Programs should consider extending the employer response period to forward the Job Information Forms and related documentation to the Railroad Retirement Board. | |||||
5 | No | $0 | $0 | Questioned Costs of $3,800,000 are associated with recommendations 2, 3, 4, and 5. | |
The Office of Programs should perform a study to determine the reasons for the railroad employers’ failure to return the Job Information Forms and take corrective action to elicit better responses based on their findings. |