Videos tagged with OPM

This video details allegations of widespread fraud and misconduct within the ATF, where employees were allegedly granted illegal bonuses and promotions through falsified records. Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are demanding an investigation into these claims, which involve millions of taxpayer dollars and potential criminal activity. The report highlights how HR employees were reclassified as law enforcement agents to boost salaries and benefits, despite performing administrative duties.

This video from Gun Owners of America discusses a report by the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) detailing over $20 million in taxpayer funds wasted by the ATF over five years. The funds were allegedly used to provide inflated salaries and retirement benefits to 108 high-level bureaucrats who were not performing actual law enforcement duties. The report also indicates that unlawful job classifications have been a long-standing practice at the ATF, potentially making the total cost much higher. Despite notification to President Biden and Congress, no action has been taken to address this alleged corruption, and the ATF's budget has been proposed for a significant increase.

This video discusses allegations of corruption within the ATF, specifically concerning the intentional overpayment of employees by misclassifying their positions as law enforcement. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel found that over a five-year period, at least $20 million was paid to over a hundred employees under these false pretenses, with the actual amount likely being higher due to the practice extending beyond the investigation period. The ATF's response has been largely dismissive, deflecting to an ongoing audit and disputing the findings.

This video discusses allegations of the ATF misusing taxpayer funds by improperly awarding Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) to administrative employees. A whistleblower claims these employees are legally ineligible for the bonus, which is intended for criminal investigators working irregular hours. An Office of Personnel Management (OPM) audit reportedly found a substantial likelihood of wrongdoing, leading to the suspension of the ATF's ability to create certain job classifications.