HR 473 · 114th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
Increasing the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability to Veterans Act of 2015
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EnactedLatest: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .(2015-04-16)
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Increasing the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability to Veterans Act of 2015 Requires the reduction of the federal annuities of individuals removed from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Senior Executive Service (SES) if they are convicted of a felony that influenced their performance while employed in such position. Authorizes the VA Secretary to order the reduction of the federal annuities of individuals who were convicted of such a felony and were subject to removal or transfer from the VA SES, but who left the VA before final action was taken. Reduces such annuities by excluding the covered service performed after the activity that subjects such an individual to transfer or removal occurs. Requires the performance appraisal system for VA SES employees to provide for five specified annual summary ratings of levels of performance. Provides that in any given year no more than: (1) 10% of such employees may receive the outstanding level of performance, and (2) 20% of such employees may receive the exceeds-fully-successful level of performance. Requires the Secretary to take any complaint or report from an appropriate person or entity related to any facility or program…
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