SCHEDULE C-1 U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EXPLANATION OF CHANGES SHOWN ON SCHEDULE C-1 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NON-LEGISLATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES BACKGROUND The Office of the Director of Non-Legislative and Financial Services was established in late 1992 with three employees. During 1993 several nonlegislative entities were transferred from the Offices of the Clerk, Doorkeeper and Sergeant At Arms to the Director, employing up to 475 House employees and 221 House Restaurant employees. As functions and activities were transferred, several internal reorganizations and realignments were implemented to accommodate workload and the functions being performed. Reorganizations were executed within available resources. No new positions were required. MANDATORY CHANGES Personnel increases are attributed to meritorious and longevity increases, selected position reclassification, full funding of authorizations, annualization of FY '94 locality increase, prorated FY '95 locality increase and a prorated FY '95 COLA adjustment. No new positions are requested. PRICE LEVEL CHANGES: With minor exceptions, the increases in this area are based on a 2.6 percent inflation factor. PROGRAM CHANGES: Automation: There is a request for funding to continue automation of postal, office support, and financial services. These initiatives will speed services and reduce overtime, and have the potential of reducing manpower requirements. Contracting authority: There is a request for $150,000 to contract for additional workers to support the biennial moves and increased workload related to the convening of the 104th Congress and to provide a surge capability during periods of increased mail volume. Short term employees contracted on the basis of workload are more cost effective than paying overtime. Awards program: There is a request for $15,000 to establish an employees' awards incentive program to reward outstanding employees for |
