Chairman James Comer criticized the Biden administration for allowing federal workers to telework, claiming it's a cause of backlog issues in customer services, particularly at the Social Security Administration.
Despite Republican criticism, records show that only 54% of federal employees are eligible for telework, with about 80% of work hours still completed in-person, challenging the narrative against remote work.
The Congressional Budget Office indicated federal workers returned to in-person roles faster than private sector employees, contradicting claims of decreased productivity due to telework policies.
Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley faced scrutiny after signing a union agreement that effectively ensured telework policies remained until 2029, leading to further Republican discontent.
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