All because the Campaign for Accountability filed a complaint.
As it turns out, according to CNN, Zinke’s socks ran afoul of a legal opinion issued by the Office of Special Counsel that determined that administration employees wearing “Make America Great Again” regalia on duty were violating the Hatch Act, a federal law meant to curb electioneering activities by government employees on government time.
I can’t figure out which is worse. Making a big deal about a paid of socks. Or another unaccountable government agency
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 1214, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel has jurisdiction over most prohibited personnel practice (PPP) complaints brought by executive branch employees, former employees, and applicants for employment (hereinafter simply "employee" or "employees"). When a PPP complaint is submitted, the agency examines the allegations. If OSC finds sufficient evidence to prove a violation, it may seek corrective action, disciplinary action, or both.
It has an estimated 122 full-time employees and a budget of $20.638 million.
My question is, just who the hell are they accountable to? In reading the law, U.S. Code › Title 5 › Part II › Chapter 12 › Subchapter II › § 1214, it reports to the Merit Sysems Protection Board, The Office of Personnel Management and, ultimately the President. What a damned waste of your tax money!
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