Office of Compliance FY2017 Annual Report - 5

Statement from Executive Director
It is my privilege to present the Office of Compliance's Annual Report for
FY17. Having taken over the helm in January 2017, I have been proud
to build on the many accomplishments of my predecessor Barbara Sapin.
As we go to print, major events are reverberating through our legislative
community. Our jurisdiction has expanded and reforms of our process
are being considered. A special section of this Report covers these topics
as well as the OOC's response to Capitol Hill's heightened focus on
combatting sexual harassment. For example, in just one six-week period,
the OOC saw a triple-digit percentage increase in requests for anti-sexual
harassment training from congressional workers.
Looking back, 2017 was a dynamic year of growth and expansion.
It marked the first time since 2010 that the OOC presented its Safety

" . . . 2017 was a dynamic year

Recognition Awards in partnership with the National Safety Council. We

of growth and expansion...

recognized two individuals for outstanding contributions to legislative

It continues to be our pleasure

branch safety, and those Senators and Representatives who maintained

to serve the legislative branch

hazard-free offices during the 114th Congress. The OOC also convened

community in carrying out our

a Mediators and Hearing Officers Summit to discuss current legal
developments and share best practices. We continue to process cases without

broad mandate . . ."

a backlog, and the Board of Directors has a 100% affirmance rate from the
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Our training and outreach
efforts were tremendously successful in 2017 and included new in-person
and online modules on the Americans with Disabilities Act and antidiscrimination to help make the community aware of workplace rights and
responsibilities. More exciting developments in education continue, as we
look forward to the changes that lie ahead.
It continues to be our pleasure to serve the legislative branch community in
carrying out our broad mandate to advance the rights and responsibilities in
the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995. Thank you for your attention
to our important mission.
Sincerely,
Susan Tsui Grundmann
Executive Director

FY17 Annual Report

State of the Congressional Workplace

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Office of Compliance FY2017 Annual Report