God help us: White House Budget Office Names FCC “Most Improved” Federal Agency

The Federal Communications Commission is the “most improved” agency across the entire federal government, according to the 2010 OPM Viewpoint Employee Satisfaction Survey released Monday, July 12 by the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

“I am delighted that the FCC has been recognized as the ‘most improved’ federal agency,” said FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski. “The survey results reflect the hard work being done throughout the agency to make the FCC a model of excellence in government. The FCC’s reform agenda, which builds on the impressive strides made by Commissioner Copps as acting chairman, includes creating new opportunities for employees to provide feedback; improving employee communication through technology and new media; and focusing on leadership development and opportunities for employees. I applaud the work of the FCC management and staff and look forward to more great things to come.”

This survey is an annual online survey led by the OMB to gauge job satisfaction and motivation within federal agencies. The survey was distributed in March and reached more than half a million federal government employees.

Maybe the FCC should worry a little less about it's own employees and a little more about its constituency.  And the White House...don't even get me started.