Sec. 5. Independent study regarding management structures of Department of Veterans Affairs
350 words·~2 min read·
/bill/118/hr/4278/rh/section-5A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Public Administration (referred to in this section as the Academy ) under which the Academy shall conduct a study and review of the oversight, accountability, and performance management structures of the Department of Veterans Affairs. In conducting a study and review under this section, the Academy shall— consult with the Secretary and outside stakeholders; take into account previous reports and recommendations pertaining to oversight, accountability, and performance management of the Department; examine alternatives and develop recommendations for improving the oversight, accountability, and performance management of the Department; and make recommendations to improve the oversight, accountability, and performance management of the Department.
The scope of the study and review under this section shall include— the organizational structure of the Department; the employee performance management processes of the Department; training on performance management processes for employees, supervisors, senior executives, and human resources professionals of the Department; employee professional development programs of the Department; and leadership development programs of the Department. In conducting the study, the Academy shall review best practices of other Federal agencies to determine whether they are applicable to the Department.
Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Academy shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report that contains— the findings of the study and review conducted under this section; and any other recommendations that the Academy determines necessary and relevant to the study and review. Not later than 90 days after the Academy submits the report under subsection (e), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report containing— the evaluation of the Secretary of the findings and recommendations made by the Academy; the determination of the Secretary whether to implement such recommendations and findings; a timeline for such implementation; and the determination of the Secretary whether such implementation requires legislation.