CABINET COUNCIL ON MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION MEETING #16 JUNE 20 1983 2:00 P.M. THE ROOSEVELT ROOM

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• Publication Date: June 20, 1983
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CABINET COUNCIL ON MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
Meeting #16
June 20, 1983, 2:00 p.m.
The Roosevelt Room
Attendees: Meese, Smith, Devine, Carmen, Harper, Thayer,
McNamar, Alvarez, Niskanen, Wright, Jenkins, Bledsoe,
Dunlop, Hesse, Mossinghoff, Cribb, Korten, Davis,
Walters
Administrative Remedies for Employee Misconduct (CM #32:1)
Mr. Meese introduced this topic by emphasizing its importance to
effective management. Mr. Devine summarized the four options
which were: 1) issue no government-wide guidance; 2) issue an
OPM letter urging agencies to create their own penalties; 3)
issue an OPM letter with a sample table for guidance; or 4) issue
a mandatory government-wide table of penalties.
Ms. Hesse noted that DOE has been using a table of penalties
similar to OPM's sample table and has experienced no problems.
Messrs. Mossinghof, Smith, Wright:,. -and Carmen expressed support
for option three. Mr. Meese noted that one of our objectives is
to bring management's attention to the need to manage, and that
judgment and flexibility are necessary. He felt that any table
of penalties issued government-wide should be for illustration
purposes, and serve as a guide for further refinement and
adjustment based on the needs of each agency.
Action: The Council agreed to recommend option three.
Federal Civilian Employment (CM #307)
Mr. Devine reported progress toward meeting the 1984 goal of a
75,000 reduction in non-DOD, non-postal civilian employment. He
noted that the government is currently within 3,000 FTE of the
goal. Some agencies have exceeded target levels, but projected
new hires by many agencies threaten to increase the gap to 15,000
FTE during the fourth quarter. He stressed the need to keep up
the pressure, and recommended a memorandum and a meeting of the
Assistant Secretaries for Management Group (ASMG) to emphasize
agency targets. He also recommended further status reports to
the CCMA on August 1 and November 1, 1983.
Mr. Wright noted that the subject had been covered at a recent
ASMG meeting, but suggested further discussion by both Mr. Devine
and himself rather than a memorandum.. Mr. Carmen mentioned that
funds saved by GSA are being invested in high technology office
equipment that should hold down the need for hiring in the
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future. Mr. Alvarez noted that the VA was finding it difficult
to meet its goal, but believed it may still be possible.
Mr. Harper raised cautions that are needed because of impoundment
and recission laws. He advised that Congress can be expected to
take an interest in this effort and that consideration should be
given to undertaking some form of consultation. Messrs. McNamar
and Smith affirmed the need for careful action.
Action: It was agreed that no further memoranda were needed, and
that 0MB and OPM would work with the ASMG to meet the reduction
goals, and report progress to CCMA.
Cash Awards for Non-Career Personnel (CM #374)
Mr. Devine pointed out that this issue is politically difficult,
that a question exists as to congressional intent in the
incentive legislation, and that OPM's General Counsel advises
against cash awards for non-career employees. Mir. Devine
recommended against cash awards for these employees.. Mr. Wright
expressed strong opposition to cash awards. Mr. Thayer and Ms.
Hesse agreed with this position.
Mr. Mossinghoff recommended that some form of non-monetary award
be developed. Mr. Carmen noted the excellent, hard work of many
non-career employees, and the. need to acknowledge their
contributions. Mr. Devine suggested that perhaps a silver medal
award could be developed. Mr. Harper suggested a certificate
and/or an awards dinner hosted by the President.
Action: The Council agreed to recommend that cash awards not be
given to non-career employees, but that some form of non-monetary
awards would be desirable. Mr. Meese asked OPD and OPM to
develop a proposal for an appropriate non-monetary award system.
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