The GAO Inspector General Parity Act modifies the rules governing the Inspector General of the Government Accountability Office to increase their independence and job protections. The bill requires the Comptroller General to provide Congress with written explanation and detailed reasons at least 30 days before removing or transferring the Inspector General, and to disclose any ongoing investigations related to such actions. It also restricts the ability to place the Inspector General on non-duty status, generally requiring 15 days' advance notice to Congress except in cases where there is a specific workplace threat. The legislation changes the Inspector General's pay structure from being $5,000 less than the Comptroller General to matching the average pay of other senior GAO positions, with annual pay adjustments calculated the same way. Additionally, the bill ensures the Inspector General's budget request is included in the GAO's budget without modification and grants the Inspector General independent access to legal counsel reporting directly to them.
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