Labor & Employment Law Daily Wrap Up, AGENCY NEWS—CFTC launches internal review of time and attendance compliance amid OIG findings and Congressional scrutiny, (Aug 21, 2025)
The CFTC is conducting an internal review of staff time and attendance compliance following an OIG report and Senate inquiry into alleged misconduct and security risks.
The CFTC has launched an internal review of staff compliance with time and attendance requirements after a recent Inspector General report and a Congressional inquiry raised concerns about misconduct. The review is aimed at addressing potential violations tied to telework, return-to-office rules, and reasonable accommodation policies, while reinforcing the CFTC’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and public trust.
The OIG’s April 2025 report focused on a CFTC risk analyst, who also served as the head of the employee union, and substantiated multiple allegations, including timekeeping misconduct, false statements under oath, misuse of administrative leave, and Hatch Act violations. The Senate Judiciary Committee raised additional alarms, noting the individual may have jeopardized national security by traveling internationally, including to Lebanon, with government-issued devices containing sensitive information. Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham underscored the seriousness of the matter, saying she was “disturbed by the accounts of serious misconduct.”
The CFTC’s internal review, spanning January 1, 2020 to the present, will cover internet protocol activity, verification of accommodations, conflicts of interest with outside employment, and an audit of time and attendance records. The review applies to all current full-time employees. The initiative is intended to restore public trust in the agency, ensure taxpayer funds are properly safeguarded, and reinforce compliance with federal standards of accountability and security.
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