Targeted Disabilities

FERC employed 11 Individuals with Targeted Disabilities in FY 2006, which was 0.82% of its total work force.  This represents an increase of 2 employees over FY 2005 and an increase of 2 employees since FY 2002.  The participation rate for FY 2005 was 1.00% and for FY 2002 was 0.80%.  Over the 5-year period FERC had a net increase of 0.02% in employees with targeted disabilities.

EEO Complaint Processing

I.  Counseling

FERC timely processed 100% of the 4 pre-complaint counselings (without remands) completed in FY 2006.

II.  Bases of Complaints Filed

The bases of alleged discrimination most often raised were: (1) Sex (Male) and (2) Disability (Physical).  The 3 complaints filed at FERC contained no allegations of race or color discrimination, and 1 allegation of disability discrimination.

III.  Complaint Processing Times

Of the 3 completed investigations, 0% were timely.  FERC's average time for completing an investigation was 200 days.  Of the agencies completing 25 or more investigations, the Office of Personnel Management had the lowest average of 105 days.

FERC average processing time for all complaint closures remained constant between FY 2005 and FY 2006 at 0 days.  The government-wide average was 367 days.

IV.  Costs

FERC reported no counseling settlements in FY 2006.  FERC reported no expenditures for its 3 complaint investigations.

FERC reported no complaint closures through settlement agreements, final agency decision, or final agency order fully implementing an AJ decision in FY 2006.