National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

Permanent Workforce: 2,669 Temporary Workforce: 714 Total Workforce: 3,383

Workforce Composition

*Does not include pay-banded employees

Targeted Disabilities

As of September 30, 2009, NARA employed 49 (1.45%) Individuals with Targeted Disabilities (IWTD). In order to have met the federal 2% participation rate goal, 68 IWTD were needed. This represents an increase of 6 employees over FY 2008 and an increase of one employee since FY 2005. The participation rate for FY 2008 was 1.37% and for FY 2005 was 1.58%. Over the 5-year period NARA had a net decrease of 0.13% in employees with targeted disabilities.

EEO Complaint Processing

I. Counseling

NARA timely processed 74.3% of the 35 pre-complaint counselings (without remands) completed in FY 2009.

II. Bases of Complaints Filed

The bases of alleged discrimination most often raised were: (1) Race (Black/African American); (2) Age; and (3) Color. Of the 14 complaints filed at NARA, 10 contained allegations of race (Black/African American) discrimination, 5 contained allegations of color discrimination and 6 contained allegations of disability discrimination.

III. Complaint Processing Times

Of the 12 completed investigations, 100% were timely. NARA's average time for completing an investigation was 152 days. Of the agencies completing 25 or more investigations, the Tennessee Valley Authority had the lowest average of 100 days.

NARA's average processing time for all complaint closures increased from 136 days in FY 2008 to 158 days in FY 2009. The government-wide average was 344 days.

IV. Costs

NARA reported paying no monetary benefits for 9 pre-complaint settlements. NARA expended a total of $34,997 for 12 complaint investigations, for an average expenditure of $2,916.

NARA agreed to pay a total of $7,500 plus other benefits for its single complaint closure through settlement agreements, final agency decisions, and final agency orders fully implementing AJ decisions.