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House Oversight report says telework is 'wasting billions' in taxpayer cash ahead of 1st hearing


Published on 2025-01-15 08:00:55 - MSN
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  • The House Oversight Committee found that prolonged pandemic-era telework has been "detrimental" to government agencies and new employee training.

The article from MSN discusses a report by the House Oversight Committee, which claims that the current telework policies in the federal government are leading to a significant waste of taxpayer money, estimated in the billions. The report criticizes the lack of productivity and accountability among federal employees working from home, suggesting that these policies have led to inefficiencies and reduced service delivery. This comes ahead of the first hearing on the matter, where the committee plans to delve into how telework impacts government operations, employee performance, and overall costs. The report highlights concerns over the management of remote work, including issues with oversight, security of government data, and the potential for fraud or abuse of telework privileges. The hearing aims to address these issues and possibly recommend changes to telework policies to ensure better fiscal responsibility and service to the public.

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