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No FEAR Report

No FEAR Act Data - FY 2016

Published: 10/25/2016

Equal Employment Data Pursuant to Title III of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No Fear Act), Public Law 107–174

* The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) was created on July 30, 2008, when the President signed into law the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008.

The report addresses the following:

Complaint Activity
Complaints by Basis
Complaints by Issue
Processing Time
Complaints Dismissed by Agency and Withdrawn by Complainants
Total Final Actions Finding Discrimination
Findings of Discrimination Rendered by Basis
Findings of Discrimination Rendered by Issue
Pending Complaints Filed in Previous Fiscal Years by Status
Complaint Investigations

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Complaint Activity
Complaint Activity	2012	2013	2014	2015
Number of complaints filed	10	4	12	6
Number of complainants	10	4	11	6
Repeat filers	0	0	1	0

Complaints by Basis
Complaints by Basis	2012	2013	2014	2015
Race	9	0	3	3
Color	1	0	1	2
Religion	0	0	0	1
Reprisal	3	2	6	6
Sex	6	2	5	3
National Origin	0	0	0	0
Equal Pay Act	3	0	0	1
Age	5	2	3	2
Disability	1	0	4	2
Genetic Information	0	0	0	0
Non-EEO	0	0	0	2

Note: Complaints can be filed alleging multiple bases. The sum of the bases may not equal total complaints filed.

Complaints by Issue
Complaints by Issue	2012	2013	2014	2015
Appointment/Hire	0	1	0	0
Assignment of Duties	5	2	5	4
Awards	0	0	1	0
Conversion to Full-time	0	1	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Demotion	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Reprimand	0	1	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Removal	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Suspension	0	0	1	0
Disciplinary Action: Other	0	0	0	0
Duty Hours	0	1	0	0
Evaluation/Appraisal	2	1	4	1
Examination/Test	0	0	0	0
Harassment: Non-Sexual	2	2	3	5
Harassment: Sexual	3	1	0	0
Medical Examination	0	0	0	0
Pay (Including Overtime)	4	1	1	3
Promotion/Non-Selection	8	1	5	1
Reassignment: Denied	0	0	0	2
Reassignment: Directed	0	0	0	0
Reasonable Accommodation	0	0	0	1
Reinstatement	0	0	0	0
Retirement	1	0	0	0
Termination	2	1	0	0
Terms/Conditions of Employment	0	1	0	1
Time and Attendance	0	1	1	1
Training	1	2	0	0
Other	1	0	1	2

Note: Complaints can be filed alleging multiple issues. The sum of the issues may not equal total complaints filed.

Processing Time

Complaints Pending During the Fiscal Year
Complaints Pending During the Fiscal Year	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016
Average number of days in investigation stage	206	284	237	238	276
Average number of days in final action stage	91	160	63	40	41

Complaints Pending During Fiscal Year Where Hearing Was Requested
Complaints Pending During Fiscal Year Where Hearing Was Requested	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016
Average number of days in investigation stage	221	369	344	314	313
Average number of days in final action stage	15	114	34	34	24

Complaints Pending During Fiscal Year Where Hearing Was Not Requested
Complaints Pending During Fiscal Year Where Hearing Was Not Requested	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016
Average number of days in investigation stage	203	265	184	178	192
Average number of days in final action stage	108	173	72	41	48

Complaints Dismissed by Agency and Withdrawn by Complainants

Complaints Dismissed by Agency
Complaints Dismissed by Agency	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016
Total complaints dismissed by Agency	1	0	0	0	0
Average days pending prior to dismissal	191	0	0	0	0

Complaints Withdrawn by Complainants
Complaints Withdrawn by Complainants	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016
Total complaints withdrawn by complainants	0	0	1	0	0

Total Final Actions Finding Discrimination
Total Final Actions Finding Discrimination	2012 #	2012 %	2013 #	2013 %	2014 #	2014 %	2015 #	2015 %	2016 #	2016 %
Total Number Findings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Without Hearing	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
With Hearing	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Findings of Discrimination Rendered by Basis

Total Number Findings
Total Number Findings	2012 #	2012 %	2013 #	2013 %	2014 #	2014 %	2015 #	2015 %	2016 #	2016 %
Total Number Findings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Race	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Color	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Religion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reprisal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sex	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
National Origin	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Equal Pay Act	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Age	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disability	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Genetic Information	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Non-EEO	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Findings After Hearing
Findings After Hearing	2012 #	2012 %	2013 #	2013 %	2014 #	2014 %	2015 #	2015 %	2016 #	2016 %
Findings After Hearing	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Race	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Color	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Religion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reprisal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sex	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
National Origin	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Equal Pay Act	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Age	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disability	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Genetic Information	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Non-EEO	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Findings Without Hearing
Findings Without Hearing	2012 #	2012 %	2013 #	2013 %	2014 #	2014 %	2015 #	2015 %	2016 #	2016 %
Findings Without Hearing	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Race	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Color	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Religion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reprisal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sex	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
National Origin	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Equal Pay Act	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Age	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disability	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Genetic Information	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Non-EEO	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Note: Complaints can be filed alleging multiple bases. The sum of the bases may not equal total complaints and findings.

Findings of Discrimination Rendered by Issue

Total Number Findings
Total Number Findings	2012 #	2012 %	2013 #	2013 %	2014 #	2014 %	2015 #	2015 %	2016 #	2016 %
Total Number Findings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Appointment/Hire	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Assignment of Duties	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Awards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Conversion to Full-time	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Total	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Demotion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Reprimand	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Suspension	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Removal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Other	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Duty Hours	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Evaluation/Appraisal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Examination/Test	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment: Total	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment: Non-Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment: Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Medical Examination	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Pay (Including Overtime)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Promotion/Non-Selection	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment: Total	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment: Denied	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment: Directed	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reasonable Accommodation	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reinstatement	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Retirement	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Termination	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Terms/Conditions of Employment	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Time and Attendance	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Training	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Findings After Hearing
Findings After Hearing	2012 #	2012 %	2013 #	2013 %	2014 #	2014 %	2015 #	2015 %	2016 #	2016 %
Findings After Hearing	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Appointment/Hire	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Assignment of Duties	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Awards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Conversion to Full-time	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Total	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Demotion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Reprimand	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Suspension	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Removal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Other	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Duty Hours	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Evaluation/Appraisal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Examination/Test	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment: Total	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment: Non-Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment: Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Medical Examination	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Pay (Including Overtime)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Promotion/Non-Selection	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment: Total	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment: Denied	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment: Directed	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reasonable Accommodation	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reinstatement	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Retirement	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Termination	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Terms/Conditions of Employment	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Time and Attendance	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Training	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Findings Without Hearing
Findings Without Hearing	2012 #	2012 %	2013 #	2013 %	2014 #	2014 %	2015 #	2015 %	2016 #	2016 %
Findings Without Hearing	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Appointment/Hire	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Assignment of Duties	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Awards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Conversion to Full-time	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Total	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Demotion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Reprimand	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Suspension	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Removal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action: Other	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Duty Hours	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Evaluation/Appraisal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Examination/Test	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment: Total	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment: Non-Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment: Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Medical Examination	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Pay (Including Overtime)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Promotion/Non-Selection	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment: Total	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment: Denied	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment: Directed	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reasonable Accommodation	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reinstatement	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Retirement	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Termination	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Terms/Conditions of Employment	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Time and Attendance	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Training	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Pending Complaints Filed in Previous Fiscal Years by Status
Pending Complaints Filed in Previous Fiscal Years by Status	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016
Total Complaints from Previous Fiscal Years	4	9	9	7	13
Total Complainants	4	9	9	7	13

Number Complaints Pending
Number Complaints Pending	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016
Investigation	4	7	6	0	1
Hearing	0	0	3	4	6
Final Action	0	1	0	0	2
Appeal with EEOC Office of Federal Operations	0	1	0	3	4

Complaint Investigations
Complaint Investigations	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016
Pending complaints where investigations exceed required time frames	7	7	3	4	1

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No FEAR Act Data - FY 2016

Equal Employment Data Pursuant to Title III of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No Fear Act), Public Law 107–174

Complaint Activity

Complaints by Basis

Complaints by Issue

Processing Time

Complaints Pending During the Fiscal Year

Complaints Pending During Fiscal Year Where Hearing Was Requested

Complaints Pending During Fiscal Year Where Hearing Was Not Requested

Complaints Dismissed by Agency and Withdrawn by Complainants

Complaints Dismissed by Agency

Complaints Withdrawn by Complainants

Total Final Actions Finding Discrimination

Findings of Discrimination Rendered by Basis

Total Number Findings

Findings After Hearing

Findings Without Hearing

Findings of Discrimination Rendered by Issue

Total Number Findings

Findings After Hearing

Findings Without Hearing

Pending Complaints Filed in Previous Fiscal Years by Status

Number Complaints Pending

Complaint Investigations

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FHFA Values​

Annual Report to Congress

We Want to Hear From You

Conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac​​

Conservatorship ​Performance Goals​

House Price Index Rele​ase Dates​​​

Reports and Plans

No FEAR Act Data - FY 2016

Equal Employment Data Pursuant to Title III of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No Fear Act), Public Law 107–174

Complaints Pending During the Fiscal Year

Complaints Pending During Fiscal Year Where Hearing Was Requested

Complaints Pending During Fiscal Year Where Hearing Was Not Requested

Complaints Dismissed by Agency

Complaints Withdrawn by Complainants

Total Number Findings

Findings After Hearing

Findings Without Hearing

Total Number Findings

Findings After Hearing

Findings Without Hearing

Number Complaints Pending

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Performance and
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FHFA Values

Conservatorship of Fannie Mae
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