D.1.g. Are trend analyses of the workforce's compensation and reward system conducted by race, national origin, sex and disability? No See Part H Plan 8. D.1.h. Are trend analyses of the effects of management/personnel policies, procedures and practices conducted by race, national origin, sex and disability? No See Part H Plan 8. Measures for D.2. The use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is encouraged by senior management. Has measure has been met? explanation D.2.a. Are all employees encouraged to use ADR? Yes N/A D.2.b. Is the participation of supervisors and managers in the ADR process required? Yes N/A Essential Element E: Efficiency This element requires that the agency head ensure that are effective systems in place for evaluating the impact and effectiveness of the agency's EEO Programs as well as an efficient and fair dispute resolution process. Measures for E.1. The agency has sufficient staffing, funding, and authority to achieve the elimination of identified barriers. Has measure has been met? Brief explanation E.1.a. Does the EEO Office employ personnel with adequate training and experience to conduct the analyses required by and these instructions? Yes N/A E.1.b. Has the agency implemented an adequate data collection and analysis systems that permit tracking of the information required by MD-715 and these instructions? No See Part H Plan 5.
F.3.d.2. Awards: A narrative statement by an appropriate agency official stating the dollar amount and the criteria used to calculate the award? Yes N/A F.3.d.3. Back Pay and Interest: Computer or payroll documents outlining gross back pay and interest, copy of any checks issued, narrative statement by an appropriate agency official of total monies paid? Yes N/A F.3.d.4. Compensatory Damages: The final agency decision and evidence of payment, if made? Yes N/A F.3.d.5. Training: Attendance roster at training session(s) or a narrative statement by an appropriate agency official confirming that specific persons or groups of persons attended training on a date certain? Yes N/A F.3.d.6. Personnel Actions (e.g., Reinstatement, Promotion, Hiring, Reassignment): Copies of SF-50s Yes N/A F.3.d.7. Posting of Notice of Violation: Original signed and dated notice reflecting the dates that the notice was posted. A copy of the notice will suffice if the original is not available. Yes N/A F.3.d.8. Supplemental Investigation: 1. Copy of letter to complainant acknowledging receipt from EEOC of remanded case. 2. Copy of letter to complainant transmitting the Report of Investigation (not the ROI itself unless specified). 3. Copy of request for a hearing (complainant's request or agency's transmittal letter). Yes N/A F.3.d.9. Final Agency Decision (FAD): FAD or copy of the complainant's request for a hearing. Yes N/A F.3.d.10. Restoration of Print-out or statement identifying the amount of leave restored, if applicable. If not, an explanation or statement. Yes N/A
National Institutes of Health STATEMENT of MODEL PROGRAM ESSENTIAL ELEMENT DEFICIENCY: Are benchmarks in place to compare the agency's discrimination complaint processes with 29 C.F.R. Part 1614? OBJECTIVE: To formulate a set of Standard Operating Procedures for our entire EEO complaints process that includes appropriate benchmarks. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Director, EDI DATE OBJECTIVE INITIATED: October 1, 2014 TARGET DATE FOR COMPLETION OF OBJECTIVE: September 30, 2018 PLANNED ACTIVITIES TOWARD COMPLETION OF OBJECTIVE: TARGET DATE (Must be specific) Collect benchmarks on discrimination complaint processes. These benchmarks will be captured and accounted for through performance elements linked to the mandatory time frames and deadlines in the Standard Operating Procedures. January 1, 2014 Complete Finalize Standard Operating Procedures for the EEO Counseling Process. June 30, 2018 Finalize Standard Operating Procedures for the Formal EEO Complaint Process. September 30, 2018 REPORT OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS and MODIFICATIONS TO OBJECTIVE
Essential Element E: EFFICIENCY This element requires that the agency head ensure that are effective systems in place for evaluating the impact and effectiveness of the agency’s EEO Programs as well as an efficient and fair dispute resolution process. (13) Part H for Measure E.5.e. FY 2017 National Institutes of Health STATEMENT of MODEL PROGRAM ESSENTIAL ELEMENT DEFICIENCY: Does the agency identify and monitor significant trends in complaint processing to determine whether the agency is meeting its obligations under Title VII and the Rehabilitation Act? OBJECTIVE: To conduct trends analysis using our iComplaints tracking system for the NIH and the 27 component IC organizations. To analyze the data and identify any trends and formulate strategies to correct recurring barriers. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Director, EDI DATE OBJECTIVE INITIATED: October 1, 2014 TARGET DATE FOR COMPLETION OF OBJECTIVE: September 30, 2019 PLANNED ACTIVITIES TOWARD COMPLETION OF OBJECTIVE: TARGET DATE (Must be specific) Produce a manual NIH EEO Complaints trends report iComplaints data. November 15, 2018