Company Profile
United States House of Representatives, Office of Inspector General
Company Overview
The U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Inspector General works closely with House Leadership, the Committee on House Administration, House Officers, and the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch Appropriations to 1) improve the operational effectiveness of the House and reduce inefficiency and costs, 2) improve service to Members and Committees, 3) identify and deter fraud, and 4) identify risks to the legislative process and to the House. Today’s House OIG offers traditional audit services as well as forward looking analysis and guidance through its management advisory services. The Office is comprised of dedicated professionals, all of whom hold a bachelor’s or higher degree, one or more relevant professional certifications, and have extensive public and/ or private sector work experience.
Company History
The U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Inspector General was established by House Resolution 423, the “House Administrative Reform Resolution of 1992” and is authorized each Congress with House Rules.
Benefits
1. General Benefits - U.S. House of Representatives staff are eligible to participate in the various employee benefits plans (e.g., TSP, FEHB, FEGLI, etc.) to which other federal employees are entitled. See https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pandemic-information/benefits/
2. Leave Accumulation - Prior federal service and work experience in a related field are considered when calculating an employee's rate of leave accumulation. The IG has the discretion to grant credit to new employees, for leave accrual purposes, for prior related non-federal work experience. All employees accumulate 12 days of sick leave per year regardless of length of prior federal or non-federal service. Annual Leave is calculated as follows:
* Less than 3 years of service/experience = 12 days annual leave per year.
* Between 3 years and 6 years of service/experience = 18 days annual leave per year.
* 6 or more years of service/experience = 24 days annual leave per year.
3. Federal Retirement - The U.S. House of Representatives has five federal retirement plans, Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and CRSRS-Offset, Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS), FERS-Revised Annuity Employees, or FERS-Further Revised Annuity Employees.
4. Participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP.) (Similar to private-sector 401(k) plans)
5. Student Loan Repayment Program - Employees may be eligible for reimbursement of up to $10,000 per year (with a maximum of $80,000 in total) for federally backed student loans.
6. Flexible work schedule.
7. Eligibility for either free, on-site parking or an amount up to the DOT monthly limit for mass transit benefits.
Competitive Fees for:
* Gym Membership
* On-site Day Care
* Dry Cleaning, Laundry, & Shoe Repair
* Travel Services for Personal Travel
* Barber Shop & Salon