FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on National Science Foundation Staffing Practices

Original title: IS NSF PROPERLY MANAGING ITS ROTATING STAFF?

January 1, 2015

National Science Foundation federal staffing oversight government accountability science policy

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing examines the management of temporary staff at the National Science Foundation, which impacts how the agency oversees scientific research funding and administrative operations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

National Science Foundation employees

The management and oversight policies discussed directly impact the employment conditions and administrative procedures for NSF staff.

Scientific research community

Changes in NSF staffing management can influence how research grants are processed and how the agency interacts with the scientific community.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2015 joint House hearing investigating how the National Science Foundation (NSF) manages its 'rotating' staff program. The hearing featured testimony from the NSF and the NSF Chief Operating Officer regarding oversight and management of these temporary employees.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on June 25, 2015, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The hearing was a joint session of the Subcommittee on Oversight and the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
The primary subject was the management of the NSF's 'rotating' staff program.
Witnesses included the NSF Inspector General and the NSF Chief Operating Officer.
The hearing record includes opening statements, oral and written testimony, and post-hearing questions.

Why It Matters

The hearing examines the management of temporary staff at the National Science Foundation, which impacts how the agency oversees scientific research funding and administrative operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'rotating staff' program at the NSF?

The program involves hiring temporary staff, often from academic or research institutions, to work at the NSF for limited periods.

Why was this hearing held?

The s held the hearing to conduct oversight on whether the NSF is properly managing these temporary employees.

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Historical Oversight

The document provides a snapshot of 2015-era congressional oversight priorities regarding federal agency staffing.

National Science Foundation

Connected Entities

personBarry Loudermilk“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight.”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Science, Space, and Technology“The committee conducting the oversight hearing.”Map →

personAllison Lerner“Inspector General of the National Science Foundation.”Map →

organizationNational Science Foundation“The federal agency under review for its staffing practices.”Map →

personRichard Buckius“Chief Operating Officer of the National Science Foundation.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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