Sec. 704. Teleworking assessment
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Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of the capabilities of the Department of Homeland Security to support Department-wide teleworking activity during the COVID–19 pandemic. Such review shall include the following: A description of how many employees in each component of the Department engaged in teleworking prior to the COVID–19 pandemic and how many engaged in teleworking beginning in March 2020.
An evaluation of the capabilities of each of the components to support remote teleworking activities during the COVID–19 pandemic. An evaluation of the security protocols and guidance developed by the Department and the level of compliance by employees with such protocols. An assessment of the major issues encountered by each component during the transition to teleworking due to the COVID–19 pandemic. An assessment of the availability of assistance with teleworking capabilities during the COVID–19 pandemic.
An assessment of the capability of the Department to support teleworking by employees engaged in responsibilities that require the review of classified materials. Recommendations for improving teleworking capabilities for all employees, including for employees engaged in responsibilities that require the review of classified materials.