Equal Employment Opportunity Data Posted Pursuant to the No Fear Act: HHS (and below)

For 4th Quarter 2023 for period ending September 30, 2023

Complaint Activity
Complaints by Basis
Complaints by Issue
Processing Time
Complaints Dismissed by Agency / Withdrawn by Complainants
Total Final Agency Actions Finding Discrimination
Findings of Discrimination Rendered by Basis
Findings of Discrimination Rendered by Issue
Pending Complaints Filed in Previous Fiscal Years by Status
Complaints Investigations

Complaint Activity by Fiscal Year
Complaint Activity	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023 Thru 30-Sep
Number of Complaints Filed	452	407	360	266	301	354
Number of Complainants	437	395	343	260	284	336
Repeat Filers	14	10	13	6	14	16

Complaints by Basis by Fiscal Year
*Note: Complaints can be filed alleging multiple bases. The sum of the bases may not equal total complaints filed.*
*Starting in FY2022, issues marked with:*
* are reported under Other Terms / Conditions of Employment.
** are reported under Other Disciplinary Actions.
Complaints by Basis	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023 Thru 30-Sep
Race	204	188	190	156	152	194
Color	74	63	91	70	84	98
Religion	42	32	39	26	32	44
Reprisal	264	250	205	150	193	214
Sex	204	183	179	132	133	157
PDA	2	3	2	1	7	4
National Origin	74	79	87	60	65	64
Equal Pay Act	23	12	16	10	17	30
Age	127	143	116	91	93	109
Disability	164	158	128	90	105	130
Genetics	0	1	4	4	4	6
Non-EEO	19	11	15	11	14	23

Complaints by Issue by Fiscal Year
*Note: Complaints can be filed alleging multiple bases. The sum of the bases may not equal total complaints filed.*
Complaints by Issue	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023 Thru 30-Sep
Appointment/Hire	29	34	27	30	35	42
Assignment of Duties*	98	80	56	74	0	0
Awards	12	10	8	12	9	11
Conversion to Full Time/Perm Status*	0	2	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Demotion	7	6	7	0	5	1
Disciplinary Action - Reprimand	33	32	25	28	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Suspension	19	15	19	8	11	5
Disciplinary Action - Removal	21	14	16	13	10	8
Disciplinary Action - Warning	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Other Disciplinary Actions	9	1	3	1	53	48
Other 2	0	0	0	0	0	0
Duty Hours*	28	13	9	5	0	0
Perf. Eval./ Appraisal	84	84	87	71	67	69
Examination/Test	0	1	0	0	1	3
Harassment - Non-Sexual	260	222	186	128	152	170
Harassment - Sexual	20	16	11	9	6	6
Medical Examination	7	2	4	2	5	7
Pay including overtime	23	19	10	14	18	15
Promotion/Non-Selection	59	62	52	48	39	45
Reassignment - Denied	15	9	7	10	10	6
Reassignment - Directed	26	17	9	11	15	8
Reasonable Accommodation Disability	74	74	52	33	36	47
Reinstatement*	2	2	0	3	0	0
Religious Accommodation	3	2	2	0	4	1
Sex-Stereotyping	1	1	1	2	1	0
Telework	29	25	27	7	8	9
Termination	26	26	37	17	25	26
Other Terms/Conditions of Employment	0	0	0	0	93	93
Assignment of Duties	98	80	56	74	0	0
Conversion to Full Time/Perm Status	0	2	0	0	0	0
Duty Hours	28	13	9	5	0	0
Terms/Conditions of Employment	37	58	42	31	0	0
Reinstatement	2	2	0	3	0	0
Retirement	3	3	8	2	0	0
User Defined - Other 1	0	0	0	0	0	0
User Defined - Other 2	0	0	0	0	0	0
User Defined - Other 3	0	0	0	0	0	0
User Defined - Other 4	0	0	0	0	0	0
Time and Attendance	43	46	29	27	28	33
Training	32	30	24	19	15	10

Processing Time by Fiscal Year
Processing Time	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023 Thru 30-Sep
Complaints pending during fiscal year - Average number of days in investigation	203.2	210.45	192.24	199.62	261.23	245.36
Complaints pending during fiscal year - Average number of days in final action	107.57	120.45	91.56	103.45	233.95	288.87
Complaint pending during fiscal year where hearing was requested - Average number of days in investigation	215.27	208.58	201.07	199.43	262.18	243.68
Complaint pending during fiscal year where hearing was requested - Average number of days in final action	71.03	82.24	47.09	36.43	176.89	214.97
Complaint pending during fiscal year where hearing was not requested- Average number of days in investigation	188.87	213.59	182.99	206.28	261.86	251.64
Complaint pending during fiscal year where hearing was not requested - Average number of days in final action	127.59	164.22	156.47	242.28	279.18	360.11

Complaints Dismissed by Agency by Fiscal Year
Complaints Dismissed by Agency	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023 Thru 30-Sep
Total Complaints Dismissed by Agency	21	14	21	25	26	33
Average days pending prior to dismissal	68	64	118	170	607	298
Total Complaints Withdrawn by Complainants	31	36	38	27	29	19

Total Final Agency Actions Finding Discrimination by Fiscal Year
Total Final Agency Actions Finding Discrimination	2018 Numbers	2018 Percentage	2019 Numbers	2019 Percentage	2020 Numbers	2020 Percentage	2021 Numbers	2021 Percentage	2022 EOFY Numbers	2022 EOFY Percentage	2023 Thru 30-Sep Numbers	2023 Thru 30-Sep Percentage
Total Number Findings	3		3		4		6		2		2
Without Hearing	3	100	2	67	1	25	1	17	1	50	0	0
With Hearing	0	0	1	33	3	75	5	83	1	50	2	100

Findings of Discrimination Rendered by Basis by Fiscal Year
*Note: Complaints can be filed alleging multiple bases. The sum of the bases may not equal total complaints and findings.*
Findings of Discrimination Rendered by Basis	2018 Numbers	2018 Percentage	2019 Numbers	2019 Percentage	2020 Numbers	2020 Percentage	2021 Numbers	2021 Percentage	2022 EOFY Numbers	2022 EOFY Percentage	2023 Thru 30-Sep	2023 Thru 30-Sep Percentage
Total Number Findings	3		3		4		6		2		0
Race	0	0	1	33	2	50	3	50	2	100	0	0
Color	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	17	0	0	0	0
Religion	1	33	0	0	1	25	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reprisal	2	67	2	67	2	50	5	83	1	50	0	0
Sex	0	0	0	0	2	50	2	33	2	100	0	0
PDA	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
National Origin	0	0	1	33	0	0	0	0	2	100	0	0
Equal Pay Act	0	0	0	0	1	25	1	17	0	0	0	0
Age	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	50
Disability	0	0	1	33	3	75	1	17	0	0	2	100
Genetics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Non-EEO	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Findings After Hearing	0		1		3		5		1		2
Race	0	0	0	0	2	67	3	60	1	100	0	0
Color	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	20	0	0	0	0
Religion	0	0	0	0	1	33	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reprisal	0	0	0	0	2	67	4	80	1	100	0	0
Sex	0	0	0	0	2	67	2	40	1	100	0	0
PDA	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
National Origin	0	0	1	100	0	0	0	0	1	100	0	0
Equal Pay Act	0	0	0	0	1	33	1	20	0	0	0	0
Age	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	50
Disability	0	0	0	0	2	67	1	20	0	0	2	100
Genetics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Non-EEO	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Findings Without Hearing	3		2		1		1		1		0
Race	0	0	1	50	0	0	0	0	1	100	0	0
Color	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Religion	1	33	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reprisal	2	67	2	100	0	0	1	100	0	0	0	0
Sex	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	100	0	0
PDA	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
National Origin	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	100	0	0
Equal Pay Act	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Age	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disability	0	0	1	50	1	100	0	0	0	0	0	0
Genetics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Non-EEO	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Findings of Discrimination Rendered by Issue by Fiscal Year
Findings of Discrimination Rendered by Issue	2018 Numbers	2018 Percentage	2019 Numbers	2019 Percentage	2020 Numbers	2020 Percentage	2021 Numbers	2021 Percentage	2022 EOFY Numbers	2022 EOFY Percentage	2023 Thru 30-Sep	2023 Thru 30-Sep Percentage
Total Number Findings	3		3		4		6		2		2
Appointment/Hire	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Awards	0	0	0	0	1	25	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Demotion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Suspension	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Removal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Other Disciplinary Actions	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Reprimand	0	0	1	33	0	0	1	17	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action Warning	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other 2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Perf. Eval./ Appraisal	0	0	0	0	1	25	3	50	1	50	0	0
Examination/Test	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment - Non-Sexual	3	100	0	0	1	25	4	67	0	0	0	0
Harassment - Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Medical Examination	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Pay including overtime	0	0	1	33	0	0	1	17	1	50	0	0
Promotion/Non-Selection	0	0	1	33	0	0	1	17	1	50	0	0
Reassignment - Denied	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment - Directed	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	50	1	50
Reasonable Accommodation Disability	0	0	1	33	1	25	0	0	0	0	0	0
Religious Accommodation	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sex-Stereotyping	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Telework	0	0	0	0	1	25	0	0	0	0	0	0
Termination	0	0	0	0	2	50	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other Terms/Conditions of Employment	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	50	1	50
Assignment of Duties	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	33	0	0	0	0
Conversion to Full Time/Perm Status	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Duty Hours	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Terms/Conditions of Employment	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reinstatement	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Retirement	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
User Defined - Other 1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
User Defined - Other 2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
User Defined - Other 3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
User Defined - Other 4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Time and Attendance	0	0	0	0	1	25	1	17	0	0	0	0
Training	0	0	0	0	1	25	0	0	1	50	0	0
Findings After Hearing	0		1		3		5		1		2
Appointment/Hire	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Awards	0	0	0	0	1	33	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Demotion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Suspension	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Removal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Other Disciplinary Actions	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Reprimand	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	20	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Warning	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other 2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Perf. Eval./ Appraisal	0	0	0	0	1	33	3	60	0	0	0	0
Examination/Test	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment - Non-Sexual	0	0	0	0	1	33	3	60	0	0	0	0
Harassment - Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Medical Examination	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Pay including overtime	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	20	1	100	0	0
Promotion/Non-Selection	0	0	1	100	0	0	1	20	1	100	0	0
Reassignment - Denied	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment - Directed	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	100	1	50
Reasonable Accommodation Disability	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Religious Accommodation	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sex-Stereotyping	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Telework	0	0	0	0	1	33	0	0	0	0	0	0
Termination	0	0	0	0	2	67	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other Terms/Conditions of Employment	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	100	1	50
Assignment of Duties	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	40	0	0	0	0
Conversion to Full Time/Perm Status	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Duty Hours	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Terms/Conditions of Employment	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reinstatement	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Retirement	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
User Defined - Other 1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
User Defined - Other 2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
User Defined - Other 3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
User Defined - Other 4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Time and Attendance	0	0	0	0	1	33	1	20	0	0	0	0
Training	0	0	0	0	1	33	0	0	1	100	0	0
Findings Without Hearing	3		2		1		1		1		0
Appointment/Hire	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Awards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Demotion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Suspension	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Removal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Other Disciplinary Actions	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Reprimand	0	0	1	50	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Warning	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other 2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Perf. Eval./ Appraisal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	100	0	0
Examination/Test	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment - Non-Sexual	3	100	0	0	0	0	1	100	0	0	0	0
Harassment - Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Medical Examination	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Pay including overtime	0	0	1	50	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Promotion/Non-Selection	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment - Denied	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment - Directed	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reasonable Accommodation Disability	0	0	1	50	1	100	0	0	0	0	0	0
Religious Accommodation	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sex-Stereotyping	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Telework	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Termination	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other Terms/Conditions of Employment	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Assignment of Duties	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Conversion to Full Time/Perm Status	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Duty Hours	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Terms/Conditions of Employment	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reinstatement	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Retirement	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
User Defined - Other 1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
User Defined - Other 2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
User Defined - Other 3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
User Defined - Other 4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Time and Attendance	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Training	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Pending Complaints Filed in Previous Fiscal Years by Status
Pending Complaints Filed in Previous Fiscal Years by Status	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023 Thru 30-Sep
Total complaints from previous Fiscal Years	501	512	553	571	441	334
Total Complainants	467	472	520	521	412	312
Number complaints pending Investigation	22	20	25	38	21	15
Number complaints pending ROI issued, pending Complainant's action	5	1	1	2	5	1
Number complaints pending Hearing	444	427	358	322	250	191
Number complaints pending Final Agency Action	35	59	156	190	149	129
Number complaints pending Appeal with EEOC Office of Federal Operations	182	178	197	247	260	273

Complaints Investigations by Fiscal Year
Complaint Investigations	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023 Thru 30-Sep
Pending Complaints Where Investigations Exceed Required Time Frames	39	31	45	56	41	19

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