Most of the Social Security Administration’s regional commissioners have decided to retire at the end of this week, following mysterious meetings with agency leaders about plans to slash its workforceAt least five of the eight regional commissioners whose offices oversee and support the agency’s frontline offices across the country are leaving this week, according to a source familiar with the agency and an SSA employee not authorized to speak on the record. …
“After 35 years of rewarding service with the Social Security Administration, I have decided to retire from my position as regional commissioner in the Western region, effective February 28, 2025,” one regional commissioner, Howard Bowles, wrote in an internal email obtained by Government Executive, though he did not specify the reason for his departure.. “It has truly been an honor to serve the American people during my tenure.”
Regional commissioners LeeAnn Stuever, Rick Lenoir, Rose Mary Buehler and Raymond Egan are also leaving, according to a source familiar with the situation. …
To put it mildly, this is an earthquake. Almost inconceivable.
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If this isn’t a warning sign to the American people, Congress and the administration I don’t know what will be. Have worked with at least three of these executives, one as recently as last week, and this is unimaginable.
Are the last three regional commissioners waiting for Christmas? Be true leaders and set an example!
At least five of the eight regional heads have decided to leave as the mid-level worker-turned-acting commissioner is said to mull workforce reduction.
Tsunamis frequently follow earthquakes.
Has the news reached out to Frank Bisignano about any of this? Has he been consulted or is he calling these shots? My understanding is he has been very involved with leadership prior to Michelle King leaving. How does he feel about these changes?
I don't think Denver or SF had a regional commissioner (vacant) so that leaves only one left?
This are good people who have dedicated their careers to public service. Very sad
Remember when the Republican Party fought against ACA because of supposed death panels? They were so worried about senior citizens back then. Now they are essentially saying to heck with them. So we are going to choke Social Security and throw grandma and grandpa in the street now? Cool. Wonder who will get all that trust fund money? Definitely won’t be the folks who paid into it.
They are going to cripple Social Security and then act like the only way to save it is through privatizing it. It’s going to be a disaster for the citizenry if it isn’t stopped.
Howard was the RC for Denver and acting for SF.
@10:11, it will leave Dallas, Kansas City and Boston. Howard was the RC for Denver, Seattle and San Fran, Lee Ann was Philly, Rose Mary was Atlanta, Rick was Chicago and Raymond was New York.
I'd love to know this as well. I have to imagine he's involved and that anything being done is with his approval.
AC closing?
https://www.tiktok.com/@backwardshatbarrister/video/7473982176015420702
They must be leaving because they probably pushed back on loosing the amount of employees they want gone, said it will be a total disaster to the agency and they know result will be a total implosion of the agency. In addition to the employees careers and the poor citizens who paid for their benefit who will have difficulty obtaining, you attorneys will probably never get paid your fees.
Ray Egan, my boss in the NYRO, was an exemplary leader, role model, and public servant. This is a major loss to the public in the Region. Ray - if you see this, thanks for everything and best wishes.
Bisig is calling the shots per the all hands with OQR last week, announcing move to OHO
Silent resignations don't say enough. What are the plans here? Surely someone has heard something? The article says laying off 7,000 or getting staff to 50k. But some are saying half?
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