Question. We would like to see a periodic report on actual FTE's. There is a formal definition of FTE's used throughout the government. It's an OPM standard and it is based on hours actually worked. Will you describe that concept for the Committee? Response. The standard FTE, as contained in the Office of Management and Budget's circular A-11, is determined by the total number of hours (worked or to be worked), divided by the number of compensable hours applicable to each fiscal year. In general, a standard FTE or work year includes 260 compensable days or 2,080 hours. These hours include straight-time hours only and exclude overtime and holiday hours. However, this definition does not apply to the House. The House payroll is based on a 30 day month or 360 day year. FTE's for the House are determined by adding the total number of days worked divided by the number of compensable days (360). An employer may hire one individual for a six month period and replace him/her with another individual for the next six months. The two individuals have collectively worked 360 days in the year which constitutes one FTE. Question. The Committee on House Oversight has expressed an interest in having a monthly or quarterly report on House FTE's and we would be pleased to have such a report also. We believe that can be done simply by using payroll record information which is already maintained by the Finance Office. Will you develop such a report for us? Consult with the Committee staff to make sure you use a sufficient format. Response. We are currently working with the Committee on House Oversight to ensure that the FTE_report_requested in the above question is in a suitable format. We would be pleased to submit this report to the Committee on House Oversight and Committee on Appropriations. COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS Mr. FAULKNER. Moving to the Appropriations Committee itself on page 21, the salaries and expenses of the Committee on Appropriations, including studies and examinations of executive agencies and temporary personal services for each committee and subcommittee is $18,430,000. Again, the further spread sheet on the appropriations is on that same page which I submit for the record. [The information follows:] : |