Transparency of Federal Employees Furloughed During Government Shutdowns
This Act increases the transparency of federal agencies during a lapse in appropriations (a 'shutdown'). Citizens will gain access to information detailing how many employees (including contractors) were furloughed versus those who remained working, along with their total salary costs. This data will be publicly available on the websites of Congress and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), allowing for better scrutiny of public spending and agency efficiency.
Key points
Executive agencies must report to Congress and OPM the total number of employees furloughed and those who remained working during any funding lapse.
Reports must include the sum of the annual basic pay rates for both groups of employees, revealing the costs of maintaining 'non-essential' versus 'essential' staff.
This information will be published on Congressional and OPM websites, ensuring citizens have easy access to data on government operations during a crisis.
Reports must be submitted within 30 days after the end of the funding lapse period.
Status:
Introduced
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