Comments : The White House Office of Management and Administration and GSA are developing an employee check-out sheet that must be completed by each EOP employee prior to departure from the agency.

Recommendation: Steps should be taken to help (1) prevent and document damage that results in repair or replacement costs during presidential transitions; (2) ensure that the space is ready for occupancy; and (3) avoid potential future costs associated with investigating allegations of damage, vandalism, and pranks. The Director of the Office of Management and Administration for the White House Office and the General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator should work together to (1) revise the employee check-out process to require a cost-effective inspection of office space, furniture, and equipment by the EOP and GSA within their respective areas of responsibility and to document any damage observed, and (2) explore what additional steps could be taken to ensure that the EOP office space is immediately cleaned and prepared for an incoming administration, including communicating with both outgoing and incoming administrations concerning the timetable and procedures for transition.

Agency Affected: Executive Office of the President: Office of the Assistant to the President for Management and Administration