The full MSPB finally and unanimously ruled in Ellshof's favor and the agency ended the longest period of administrative leave in civil service history. As a result, Zella Ellshof has been fully restored to a hostile working environment. PEER's request for investigation into the case has been accepted by the Department of Interior Inspector General but there are no signs yet of an actual inquiry. Baca was recently elected Mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Today, Fink is the Assistant Regional Director for Special Projects with responsibility for implementing the Government Performance and Results Act.
Fink still goes to work every day.