OPM Audit Report Remediation Timeline

14 May 2018: OPM begins audit period.

12 July 2018: OPM ends audit period.

10 October 2018: FDA’s new Office of Talent Solutions holds all hands meeting on OPM findings regarding veterans’ preference.

20 December 2018: OPM delivers audit report.

30 January 2019: FDA receives response extension.

18 March 2019: FDA begins internal review of audit response.

3 May 2019: FDA delivers audit response to OPM and enters into continuous improvement phase in preparation for follow-up audit.

Early 2020: OPM will return to audit FDA.

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