Bill 118 hr 10319, also known as the "Senior Executive Bonus Transparency Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to increase transparency regarding bonuses awarded to career Senior Executive Service (SES) employee...
s within the federal government. The bill would require federal agencies to submit annual reports detailing the bonuses given to SES employees, including the amount of the bonus, the criteria used to determine eligibility for the bonus, and the justification for awarding the bonus.
The purpose of this bill is to provide greater oversight and accountability for the use of taxpayer funds in awarding bonuses to high-level government employees. By requiring agencies to report on the bonuses given to SES employees, Congress and the public will have a better understanding of how these bonuses are being awarded and whether they are being given out fairly and appropriately.
In addition to requiring annual reports on SES bonuses, the bill also includes provisions for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on the effectiveness of the bonus program and to make recommendations for improving transparency and accountability in the awarding of bonuses to SES employees.
Overall, the Senior Executive Bonus Transparency Act seeks to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly and that bonuses awarded to SES employees are based on merit and performance. By requiring agencies to report on these bonuses, the bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the federal government.