Federal Government Reform: Digitization, Accountability, and Reduced Bureaucracy
This Act aims to increase efficiency and accountability within the federal administration. It mandates a one-year probationary period for federal employees, requiring certification that continued employment is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Act mandates the digitization of government payments and restricts federal agencies from imposing criminal penalties without clear statutory authority.
Key points
Probationary period for federal employees set at one year; agencies must certify that continued employment is in the public interest.
Restriction on criminal penalties: Federal agencies cannot impose criminal penalties in regulations unless explicitly described in statute.
Payment Digitization: The Treasury Department must modernize payment systems to reduce reliance on paper and technology created before the year 2000.
Elimination of the Federal Executive Institute and prohibition of funding for its activities.
Introduced
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