Even small awards to wayward feds make Uncle Sam look bad

The Washington Post (online registration required): Bonuses awarded to federal employees who’ve had disciplinary issues present an image problem for Uncle Sam and fuel a narrative that undermines the workforce.

The latest example comes from a Social Security Administration (SSA) inspector general report this month that found the agency paid performance awards worth $145,000 to 240 staffers who had been disciplined for misconduct. Considering Social Security’s $12 billion budget and its 60,000 employees, the bonuses averaging $604 dollars to the wayward workers are barely noticeable.

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