The lights are on, but everyone is at home. That’s the takeaway from the House Oversight Committee investigation into the federal workforce in Washington.
That’s the takeaway from the House Oversight Committee investigation into the federal workforce in Washington, where pandemic-era policies regarding remote work remain largely unchanged.According to their findings, "Federal Buildings Remain Underutilized Due to Longstanding Challenges and Increased Telework."The GAO found that “17 of the 24 federal agencies used on average an estimated 25% or less of the capacity of their headquarters buildings.
In a House Oversight Committee Hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Republicans cited the ripple effect empty offices have had on the D.C. economy, with several restaurants and stores shutting down. They also point to what they see as poor job performance by some government employees. "Social security is struggling today to serve more customers than ever, and we all knew they were coming; more customers than ever with staffing that Congress has reduced to a 50-year low," he said.
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