The Office of Compliance is an independent non-partisan agency established to administer and enforce the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA). The Office of Compliance administers the dispute resolution system established to resolve disputes that arise under the CAA; carries out an education and training program for the regulated community on the rights and responsibilities of the CAA; and advises Congress on needed changes and amendments to the CAA. The General Counsel of the Office of Compliance has independent investigatory and enforcement authority for certain violations of the CAA.
The Office of Compliance has a five-member non-partisan Board of Directors and four executive staff appointed by the Board of Directors who carry out the day-to-day functions of the office. The office also employs education and communications staff, general administrative staff, and staff attorneys and safety and health inspectors who report to the General Counsel.
