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Equal Employment Opportunity: Hispanics' Advancement Opportunities in SSA Region IX

HRD-87-82 Published: Jul 30, 1987. Publicly Released: Aug 31, 1987.
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Highlights

In response to congressional concern about the Social Security Administration's (SSA) fair consideration of Hispanics for promotions in SSA Region IX offices, GAO investigated SSA employment policies concerning Hispanics.

Recommendations

Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Region IX, San Francisco, CA The Commissioner of Social Security, Region IX, should conduct an analysis of potential artificial barriers that may hinder the advancement of Hispanics to Area 7 positions where they are underrepresented.
Closed – Implemented
In February 1988, SSA Region IX completed its barrier analysis report on Area 7. Since then, the region has taken action to remedy underrepresentation where it was found.

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Equal Opportunity
Employee promotionsEmployment discriminationEmployment of minoritiesEmployment assistance programsFederal employeesHiring policiesHispanic AmericansMinoritiesWomenEqual employment opportunity