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Clarification on two-to-one hiring rule and OMB approval for MOCS vacancies
0:24:24
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Council Member Julie Won seeks clarification on whether MOCS is still subject to the two-to-one hiring rule and if they need OMB approval to fill vacant positions. Lisa Flores provides a somewhat indirect response, emphasizing their partnership with OMB in the hiring process.
- Flores avoids directly confirming or denying the two-to-one rule application
- Emphasizes working with OMB to move Personnel Action Requests (PARs) along quickly
- Won interprets the response as an affirmative to both the hiring rule and OMB approval requirement
Julie Won
0:24:24
So are you still subject to the two to one hiring?
Lisa Flores
0:24:29
As I said, we're working with OMB where appropriate to move those PARs along as quickly as possible.
Julie Won
0:24:36
So I take that as yes, you are subject to the two to one hiring, and you have to get approval from OMB to fill the vacancy.
Lisa Flores
0:24:42
As as you know, Terwon, the the hiring process is is quite complex, and so we we have a great partnership with, director Jihao and his staff in ensuring that we're advocating for our needs and moving those as quickly as possible.