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Program Description

  Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity

The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Division ensures compliance by enforcing local, State, and Federal laws related to workplace discrimination and/or harassment. The division investigates EEO complaints, conducts mediations, and issues findings. The division delivers mandatory and customized training to employees and supervisors concerning equal employment opportunities, rights, and responsibilities, and coordinates a diversity program where County employees share cultural stories to enhance understanding and celebrate their rich and diverse heritage. Further, the division is responsible for mandatory Federal and State EEO-related reporting, certification of EEO-4 reporting, data/statistical analyses, and other compliance reporting associated with grant funding.

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Program Contacts

Contact Jennifer Shovlin of the Office of Human Resources at 240-777-5039 or Shantee Jackson of the Office of Management and Budget at 240-777-2751 for more information regarding this department's operating budget.

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Program Performance Measures

Program Performance MeasuresActual FY23Actual FY24Estimated FY25Target FY26Target FY27
Number of cases/inquiries received by EEO 1146103140140140
Percent of EEO cases/inquiries resolved within 180 days100%80%80%80%80%
Percent of employees in compliance with mandatory workplace harassment training schedule37%36%40%45%50%
1  This measure will be calculated by counting all cases (investigation cases, mediation, and withdrawals) from the case management system. Cases in abeyance are excluded.
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Program Budget Changes

FY26 Recommended ChangesExpendituresFTEs
FY25 Approved4557513.00
Multi-program adjustments, including negotiated compensation changes, employee benefit changes, changes due to staff turnover, reorganizations, and other budget changes affecting multiple programs.791090.00
FY26 Recommended5348603.00