S.1171

Federal agencies must conduct a benefit-cost analysis before relocating employment positions.

The Congressional Oversight to Secure Transparency of Relocations Act, also known as the COST of Relocations Act, mandates that federal agencies conduct a benefit-cost analysis before relocating employment positions. The analysis must be consistent with the guidance in the Office of Management and Budget Circular A–4, as in effect on September 17, 2003. The analysis report must include detailed descriptions of the data used, the conclusions of the analysis, and an assessment of adherence to the guidance.