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Standard Summary
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S. 1171, the COST of Relocations Act, requires federal agencies to conduct a benefit‑cost analysis and submit an unredacted report to the Office of Inspector General before any covered relocation, and mandates the OIG to report findings to Congress.
Key Points
- 1Covered relocation is defined as administrative redelegation or movement of more than 5 % or 100 employees outside the commuting area.
- 2Agencies must conduct a benefit‑cost analysis consistent with OMB Circular A‑4 and submit the report to the OIG.
- 3The OIG must review the report and submit findings to multiple congressional committees within 90 days.
- 4The analysis must include outcomes, metrics, stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, and impact on agency mission.
- 5Existing relocation requirements are not abrogated.
Impact Areas
Federal agencies and their employeesCommunities affected by relocationsCongressional oversight committeesOffice of Inspector General
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