RELATED March 10, 2026 Partnership for Public Service's public comments on OPM's "Reduction in Force Appeals" proposed rule March 06, 2026 Partnership for Public Service’s public comments on OPM’s “Suitability Action Appeals” proposed rule February 13, 2026 Partnership for Public Service’s public comments on OPM’s “Ensuring Consistent and Rigorous Standards for Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Programs” proposed rule Back to Reports Max Stier Testimony to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on Hiring Authorities, Recruiting and Retention June 21, 2018 Written testimony of Max Stier, President and CEO, Partnership for Public Service prepared for the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing entitled, “More Than Just Filling Vacancies: A Closer Look at VA Hiring Authorities, Recruiting and Retention.” Download (160k)