GAO recently repeated several long-standing criticisms of NSPS in written responses to questions after a House hearing earlier this year. It said, for example, that DoD still lacks some safeguards to ensure that the program is fair, effective and credible and that it lacks an action plan to address employee concerns about NSPS. GAO also outlined issues surrounding the DoD-ordered study. For a closer look, go to https://www.fedweek.com in the hot free info section of our website.