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For 3rd Quarter FY 2012 for period ending June 30, 2012

Complaint Activity: Comparative Data

Total Number of Complaints	Previous Fiscal Year Data					2012 Thru 30-June
Total Number of Complaints	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012 Thru 30-June
Number of Complaints Filed	26	37	52	70	77	49
Number of Complainants	23	33	50	69	74	47
Repeat Filers	1	3	2	1	3	2

Complaints by Basis: Comparative Data

Note: Complaints can be filed alleging multiple bases. The sum of the bases may not equal total complaints filed.

Basis of Complaint	Previous Fiscal Year Data					2012 Thru 30-June
Basis of Complaint	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012 Thru 30-June
Race	10	16	29	33	43	23
Color	6	12	12	12	18	9
Religion	2	4	5	4	6	4
Reprisal	14	24	28	37	34	34
Sex	15	14	16	25	40	16
PDA	0	0	0	0	0	0
National Origin	6	11	15	14	22	7
Equal Pay Act	0	1	0	2	3	0
Age	9	17	28	23	27	14
Disability	3	10	8	16	11	14
Genetics	0	0	0	1	0	0
Non-EEO	0	1	2	1	2	1

Complaints by Issue: Comparative Data

Note: Complaints can be filed alleging multiple bases. The sum of the bases may not equal total complaints filed.

Issue		Previous Fiscal Year Data					2012 Thru 30-June
Issue		2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012 Thru 30-June
Appointment/Hire		1	2	4	9	9	4
Assignment of Duties		5	12	10	17	17	11
Awards		3	3	1	3	3	1
Conversion to Full-time		0	1	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action	Demotion	1	1	0	1	1	2
	Reprimand	1	0	3	4	2	3
	Suspension	3	1	1	1	1	1
	Removal	1	0	2	1	3	2
	Other	1	1	2	2	3	2
Duty Hours		2	4	4	5	1	0
Evaluation Appraisal		11	11	11	21	20	14
Examination/Test		0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment	Non-Sexual	18	16	26	42	40	30
Harassment	Sexual	1	1	0	3	4	0
Medical Examination		1	1	1	0	0	0
Pay (Including Overtime)		2	1	4	3	1	0
Promotion/Non-Selection		3	4	10	15	17	9
Reassignment	Denied	0	1	1	1	2	1
Reassignment	Directed	1	2	5	6	7	1
Reasonable Accommodation		2	6	3	6	4	4
Reinstatement		0	0	1	1	0	0
Retirement		0	1	0	0	0	0
Termination		0	4	6	6	9	1
Terms/Conditions of Employment		5	6	7	15	11	7
Time and Attendance		2	7	7	5	5	4
Training		7	4	6	9	6	4
Other		0	1	0	0	0	0

Processing Time: Comparative Data

Pending Complaints		Previous Fiscal Year Data					2012 Thru 30-June
Pending Complaints		2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012 Thru 30-June
Complaints pending during fiscal year	Average number of days in investigation	191.10	189.58	176.72	195.40	188.20	181.40
Complaints pending during fiscal year	Average number of days in final action	488.33	256.56	172.83	120.00	66.80	227.83
Complaint pending during fiscal year where hearing was requested	Average number of days in investigation	189.59	175.53	171.50	203.67	188.37	190.16
	Average number of days in final action	0	15.00	6.50	76.00	9.33	22.50
Complaint pending during fiscal year where hearing was not requested	Average number of days in investigation	197.50	223.71	188.30	176.31	187.50	162.00
	Average number of days in final action	976.67	377.33	256.00	132.00	91.43	330.50

Complaints Dismissed by Agency: Comparative Data

Complaints Dismissed by Agency	Previous Fiscal Year Data					2012 Thru 30-June
Complaints Dismissed by Agency	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012 Thru 30-June
Total Complaints Dismissed by Agency	7	9	5	7	12	11
Average days pending prior to dismissal	25	31	38	78	34	163

Complaints Withdrawn by Complainants: Comparative Data

Complaints Withdrawn	Previous Fiscal Year Data					2012 Thru 30-June
Complaints Withdrawn	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012 Thru 30-June
Total Complaints Withdrawn by Complainants	7	5	5	3	3	2

Total Final Agency Actions Finding Discrimination: Comparative Data

Actions Finding Discrimination	Previous Fiscal Year Data										2012 Thru 30-June
	2007		2008		2009		2010		2011		2012 Thru 30-June
	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%
Total Number Findings	0		0		0		0		0		0
Without Hearing	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
With Hearing	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Total Number of Findings of Discrimination Rendered by Basis: Comparative Data

Note: Complaints can be filed alleging multiple bases. The sum of the bases may not equal total complaints and findings.

Basis of Findings	Previous Fiscal Year Data										2012 Thru 30-June
	2007		2008		2009		2010		2011		2012 Thru 30-June
	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%
Total Number Findings	0		0		0		0		0		0
Race	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Color	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Religion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reprisal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sex	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
PDA	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
National Origin	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Equal Pay Act	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Age	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disability	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Genetics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Non-EEO	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Number of Findings of Discrimination Rendered By Basis: Findings After Hearing, Comparative Data

Note: Complaints can be filed alleging multiple bases. The sum of the bases may not equal total complaints and findings.

Basis of Findings	Previous Fiscal Year Data										2012 Thru 30-June
	2007		2008		2009		2010		2011		2012 Thru 30-June
	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%
Findings After Hearing	0		0		0		0		0		0
Race	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Color	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Religion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reprisal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sex	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
PDA	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
National Origin	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Equal Pay Act	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Age	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disability	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Genetics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Non-EEO	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Number of Findings of Discrimination Rendered By Basis: Findings Without Hearing, Comparative Data

Basis of Findings	Previous Fiscal Year Data										2012 Thru 30-June
	2007		2008		2009		2010		2011		2012 Thru 30-June
	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%
Findings Without Hearing	0		0		0		0		0		0
Race	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Color	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Religion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reprisal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sex	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
PDA	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
National Origin	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Equal Pay Act	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Age	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disability	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Genetics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Non-EEO	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Findings of Discrimination Rendered by Issue: Comparative Data

Issue		Previous Fiscal Year Data										2012 Thru 30-June
		2007		2008		2009		2010		2011		2012 Thru 30-June
		#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%
Total Number Findings		0		0		0		0		0		0
Appointment/Hire		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Assignment of Duties		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Awards		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Conversion to Full-time		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action	Demotion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Reprimand	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Suspension	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Removal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Other	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Duty Hours		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Evaluation Appraisal		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Examination/Test		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment	Non-Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment	Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Medical Examination		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Pay (Including Overtime)		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Promotion/Non-Selection		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment	Denied	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment	Directed	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reasonable Accommodation		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reinstatement		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Retirement		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Termination		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Terms/Conditions of Employment		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Time and Attendance		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Training		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other - User Defined		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Findings of Discrimination Rendered by Issue: Findings After Hearing, Comparative Data

Issue		Previous Fiscal Year Data										2012 Thru 30-June
		2007		2008		2009		2010		2011		2012 Thru 30-June
		#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%
Findings After Hearing		0		0		0		0		0		0
Appointment/Hire		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Assignment of Duties		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Awards		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Conversion to Full-time		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action	Demotion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Reprimand	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Suspension	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Removal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Other	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Duty Hours		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Evaluation Appraisal		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Examination/Test		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment	Non-Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment	Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Medical Examination		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Pay (Including Overtime)		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Promotion/Non-Selection		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment	Denied	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment	Directed	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reasonable Accommodation		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reinstatement		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Retirement		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Termination		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Terms/Conditions of Employment		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Time and Attendance		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Training		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other - User Defined		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Findings of Discrimination Rendered by Issue: Findings Without Hearing, Comparative Data

Issue		Previous Fiscal Year Data										2012 Thru 30-June
		2007		2008		2009		2010		2011		2012 Thru 30-June
		#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%
Findings Without Hearing		0		0		0		0		0		0
Appointment/Hire		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Assignment of Duties		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Awards		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Conversion to Full-time		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action	Demotion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Reprimand	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Suspension	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Removal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Other	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Duty Hours		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Evaluation Appraisal		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Examination/Test		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment	Non-Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment	Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Medical Examination		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Pay (Including Overtime)		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Promotion/Non-Selection		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment	Denied	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment	Directed	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reasonable Accommodation		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reinstatement		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Retirement		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Termination		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Terms/Conditions of Employment		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Time and Attendance		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Training		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other - User Defined		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Pending Complaints Filed in Previous Fiscal Years by Status: Comparative Data

Pending Complaints		Previous Fiscal Year Data					2012 Thru 30-June
Pending Complaints		2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012 Thru 30-June
Total complaints from previous Fiscal Years		50	29	33	55	80	114
Total Complainants		43	26	26	48	74	101
Number complaints pending	Investigation	2	0	0	0	1	5
	ROI issued, pending Complainant's action	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Hearing	8	2	10	26	45	67
	Final Agency Action	4	2	3	1	2	3
	Appeal with EEOC Office of Federal Operations	11	12	16	17	21	26

Complaint Investigations: Comparative Data

Complaint Investigations	Previous Fiscal Year Data					2012 Thru 30-June
Complaint Investigations	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012 Thru 30-June
Pending Complaints Where Investigations Exceed Required Time Frames	1	1	1	3	1	12