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

For 4th Quarter 2024 for period ending September 30, 2024

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Complaints Dismissed by Agency / Withdrawn by Complainants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	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024 Thru 09-30
Number of Complaints Filed	407	360	266	301	354	398
Number of Complainants	395	343	260	284	336	378
Repeat Filers	10	13	6	14	16	20

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	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024 Thru 09-30
Race	188	190	156	152	194	189
Color	63	91	70	84	98	88
Religion	32	39	26	32	44	44
Reprisal	250	205	150	193	214	212
Sex	183	179	132	133	157	173
PDA	3	2	1	7	4	4
National Origin	79	87	60	65	64	75
Equal Pay Act	12	16	10	17	30	24
Age	143	116	91	93	109	121
Disability	158	128	90	105	130	145
Genetics	1	4	4	4	6	5
Non-EEO	11	15	11	14	23	21

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	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024 Thru 09-30
Appointment/Hire	34	27	30	35	42	28
Assignment of Duties*	80	56	74	0	0	0
Awards	10	8	12	9	11	5
Conversion to Full Time/Perm Status*	2	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Demotion	6	7	0	5	1	3
Disciplinary Action - Reprimand	32	25	28	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action - Suspension	15	19	8	11	5	10
Disciplinary Action - Removal	14	16	13	10	8	8
Disciplinary Action - Other Disciplinary Actions	1	3	1	53	48	47
Other 2	0	0	0	0	0	0
Duty Hours*	13	9	5	0	0	0
Perf. Eval./ Appraisal	84	87	71	67	69	66
Examination/Test	1	0	0	1	3	1
Harassment - Non-Sexual	222	186	128	152	170	206
Harassment - Sexual	16	11	9	6	6	7
Medical Examination	2	4	2	5	7	3
Pay including overtime	19	10	14	18	15	9
Promotion/Non-Selection	62	52	48	39	45	40
Reassignment - Denied	9	7	10	10	6	1
Reassignment - Directed	17	9	11	15	8	0
Reasonable Accommodation Disability	74	52	33	36	47	45
Reinstatement*	2	0	3	0	0	0
Religious Accommodation	2	2	0	4	1	2
Sex-Stereotyping	1	1	2	1	0	32
Telework	25	27	7	8	9	14
Termination	26	37	17	25	26	29
Terms/Conditions of Employment	58	42	31	0	0	0
Time and Attendance	46	29	27	28	33	27
Training	30	24	19	15	10	20
Other Terms/Conditions of Employment	0	0	0	93	93	118
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

Processing Time by Fiscal Year
Processing Time	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024 Thru 09-30
Complaints pending during fiscal year - Average number of days in investigation	210.45	192.24	199.62	261.23	245.36	228.11
Complaints pending during fiscal year - Average number of days in final action	120.45	91.56	103.45	233.95	288.87	58.94
Complaint pending during fiscal year where hearing was requested - Average number of days in investigation	208.58	201.07	199.43	262.18	243.68	235.02
Complaint pending during fiscal year where hearing was requested - Average number of days in final action	82.24	47.09	36.43	176.89	214.97	41.93
Complaint pending during fiscal year where hearing was not requested- Average number of days in investigation	213.59	182.99	206.28	261.86	251.64	235.31
Complaint pending during fiscal year where hearing was not requested - Average number of days in final action	164.22	156.47	242.28	279.18	360.11	73.52

Complaints Dismissed by Agency by Fiscal Year
Complaints Dismissed by Agency	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024 Thru 09-30
Total Complaints Dismissed by Agency	14	21	25	26	33	36
Average days pending prior to dismissal	64	118	170	607	298	185.72
Total Complaints Withdrawn by Complainants	36	38	27	29	19	31

Total Final Agency Actions Finding Discrimination by Fiscal Year
Total Final Agency Actions Finding Discrimination	2019 Numbers	2019 Percentage	2020 Numbers	2020 Percentage	2021 Numbers	2021 Percentage	2022 Numbers	2022 Percentage	2023 Numbers	2023 Percentage	2024 Thru 09-30 Numbers	2024 Thru 09-30 Percentage
Total Number Findings	3		4		6		2		2		8
Without Hearing	2	67	1	25	1	17	1	50	0	0	7	88
With Hearing	1	33	3	75	5	83	1	50	0	100	1	13

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	2019 Numbers	2019 Percentage	2020 Numbers	2020 Percentage	2021 Numbers	2021 Percentage	2022 Numbers	2022 Percentage	2023 Numbers	2023 Percentage	2024 Thru 09-30	2024 Thru 09-30 Percentage
Total Number Findings	3		4		6		3		0		8
Race	1	33	2	50	3	50	2	100	0	0	1	12.5
Color	0	0	0	0	1	17	0	0	0	0	0	0
Religion	0	0	1	25	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reprisal	2	67	2	50	5	83	1	50	0	0	4	50
Sex	0	0	2	50	2	33	2	100	0	0	2	25
PDA	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
National Origin	1	33	0	0	0	0	2	100	0	0	1	12.5
Equal Pay Act	0	0	1	25	1	17	0	0	0	0	0	0
Age	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	50	0	0
Disability	1	33	3	75	1	17	0	0	2	100	4	50
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	1		3		5		1		2		1
Race	0	0	2	67	3	60	1	100	0	0	0	0
Color	0	0	0	0	1	20	0	0	0	0	0	0
Religion	0	0	1	33	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reprisal	0	0	2	67	4	80	1	100	0	0	1	100
Sex	0	0	2	67	2	40	1	100	0	0	0	0
PDA	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
National Origin	1	100	0	0	0	0	1	100	0	0	0	0
Equal Pay Act	0	0	1	33	1	20	0	0	0	0	0	0
Age	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	50	0	0
Disability	0	0	2	67	1	20	0	0	2	100	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 Without Hearing	2		1		1		1		0		7
Race	1	50	0	0	0	0	1	100	0	0	1	14.29
Color	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Religion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reprisal	2	100	0	0	1	100	0	0	0	0	3	42.86
Sex	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	100	0	0	2	28.57
PDA	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
National Origin	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	100	0	0	1	14.29
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	1	50	1	100	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	57.14
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	2019 Numbers	2019 Percentage	2020 Numbers	2020 Percentage	2021 Numbers	2021 Percentage	2022 Numbers	2022 Percentage	2023 Numbers	2023 Percentage	2024 Thru 09-30	2024 Thru 09-30 Percentage
Total Number Findings	3		4		6		2		2		7
Appointment/Hire	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Assignment of Duties	0	0	0	0	2	33	0	0	0	0	0	0
Awards	0	0	1	25	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
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	1	14
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	1	14
Disciplinary Action - Reprimand	1	33	0	0	1	17	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other 2	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
Perf. Eval./ Appraisal	0	0	1	25	3	50	1	50	0	0	0	0
Examination/Test	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment - Non-Sexual	0	0	1	25	4	67	0	0	0	0	3	43
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	1	33	0	0	1	17	1	50	0	0	1	14
Promotion/Non-Selection	1	33	0	0	1	17	1	50	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	1	50	1	50	0	0
Reasonable Accommodation Disability	1	33	1	25	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	43
Religious Accommodation	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
Sex-Stereotyping	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Telework	0	0	1	25	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	43
Termination	0	0	2	50	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	14
Terms/Conditions of Employment	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Time and Attendance	0	0	1	25	1	17	0	0	0	0	0	0
Training	0	0	1	25	0	0	1	50	0	0	0	0
Other Terms/Conditions of Employment	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	50	1	50	2	29
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
Findings After Hearing	1		1		3		5		1		0
Appointment/Hire	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Assignment of Duties	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	40	0	0	0	0
Awards	0	0	1	33	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
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	1	20	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
Duty Hours	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Perf. Eval./ Appraisal	0	0	1	33	3	60	0	0	0	0	0	0
Examination/Test	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment - Non-Sexual	0	0	1	33	3	60	0	0	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	1	20	1	100	0	0	0	0
Promotion/Non-Selection	1	100	0	0	1	20	1	100	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	1	100	1	50	0	0
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
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
Sex-Stereotyping	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Telework	0	0	1	33	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Termination	0	0	2	67	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Terms/Conditions of Employment	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Time and Attendance	0	0	1	33	1	20	0	0	0	0	0	0
Training	0	0	1	33	0	0	1	100	0	0	0	0
Other Terms/Conditions of Employment	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	100	1	50	1	100
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
Findings Without Hearing	2		1		1		1		0		5
Appointment/Hire	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
Awards	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
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	1	17
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	1	17
Disciplinary Action - Reprimand	1	50	0	0	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
Duty Hours	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Perf. Eval./ Appraisal	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	100	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	100	0	0	0	0	3	50
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	1	50	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	17
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	1	50	1	100	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	50
Reinstatement	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
Retirement	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	3	50
Termination	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	17
Terms/Conditions of Employment	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
Other Terms/Conditions of Employment	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	17
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

Pending Complaints Filed in Previous Fiscal Years by Status
Pending Complaints Filed in Previous Fiscal Years by Status	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024 Thru 09-30
Total complaints from previous Fiscal Years	512	553	571	441	334	344
Total Complainants	472	520	521	412	312	317
Number complaints pending Investigation	20	25	38	21	15	16
Number complaints pending ROI issued, pending Complainant's action	1	1	2	5	1	20
Number complaints pending Hearing	427	358	322	250	191	185
Number complaints pending Final Agency Action	59	156	190	149	129	110
Number complaints pending Appeal with EEOC Office of Federal Operations	178	197	247	260	273	287

Complaints Investigations by Fiscal Year
Complaint Investigations	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024 Thru 09-30
Pending Complaints Where Investigations Exceed Required Time Frames	31	45	56	41	19	37

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