Opinion ID: 2324757
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 12

Heading: Inexcusable neglect of duty.

Text: Like insubordination, inexcusable neglect of duty constitutes grounds for removal, even for a first offense. 16 DPM § 1603.1(d), 34 D.C.Reg. 1850 (1987). [22] Mr. Molumby alleged that Ms. Okyiri's handling of the Bert Smith & Company letter constituted inexcusable neglect of her responsibilities. The ALJ, the OEA, and the trial judge all concluded that the DCPL failed to prove inexcusable neglect on Ms. Okyiri's part. The DCPL contends that this conclusion is flawed by legal error as to the significance of Ms. Okyiri's conduct. In substantial measure, we agree.