RELATED February 22, 2024 Layered Leadership: Examining How Political Appointments Stack Up at Federal Agencies January 17, 2024 Max Stier's statement for the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing "Toward an AI-Ready Workforce" January 12, 2024 Max Stier's public comments on OPM's "Recruitment and Relocation Incentive Waivers" proposed rule Back to Reports Partnership Testifies on Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Legislation June 24, 2015 Partnership President and CEO, Max Stier, testified before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee on pending legislation that would make it easier to fire federal employees at VA. In his testimony, Stier said that moving to “at will” employment is not the answer to problems at VA, instead it will return us to a “spoils system” of over a century ago. Stier offered specific feedback on pending legislation and additional recommendations for strengthening management and accountability at VA. Download (210k)