Foreign Service Act of 1980: Implementation Status, Progress, and Problems

摘要

The act was passed to strengthen and improve the Foreign Service by consolidating various personnel authorities and adding new ones under one law. Seven executive departments and agencies are covered by the act. Progress has been made in implementing new provisions, but more time and effort will be needed for completion. Problems have arisen in the areas of appointments, personnel conversions, compensation, management of the Service, labor-management relations, benefits and allowances, and promotion and retention. To assist the Committee in its oversight as implementation continues, GAO identifies specific issue areas for examination.