FORT MEADE, Md: (Army News Service) -- For an unprecedented seventh straight year, the U.S. Army Audit Agency has again placed among the top places to work in the federal government.
USAAA placed fifth of 305 federal subcomponent organizations in surveys administered by the Partnership for Public Service. The audit agency was ranked high based on overall employee satisfaction and commitment as well as workplace issues such as teamwork and work-life balance.
"I am very proud of all our employees," said Joseph Bentz, principal deputy auditor general, USAAA.
"Being ranked in the top five of (small) federal agencies for seven years is not only an unprecedented achievement, it is an incredible honor for the Army Audit Agency. Our employees are directly responsible for this achievement."
According to Bentz, one of the biggest factors in USAAA's ability to continually rank in the top five is their employees' focus on mission: serving Army Soldiers, civilians and families, and their commitment to helping one another succeed.
"I began with the U.S. Army Audit Agency almost eight years ago," Cassie Raymond, USAAA editor, said. "I've found our agency to be a place where having a balanced life matters. Each employee is appreciated for the strengths he or she brings to the agency and each one has a part in the success of USAAA."
The 2016 rankings reflect the views of more than 404,000 civil servants throughout the federal government and offer comprehensive assessment of how federal employees view their jobs and workplace.
USAAA began participating in the rankings in 2010, and every year since, it has placed among the top five. No other subcomponent federal organization has matched that number of consecutive top rankings.
Auditor General Randall Exley said the consistent placement of USAAA in the top five places to work is a testament to the outstanding leaders at all levels of the organization, and excellence, work ethic, and commitment of the agency's personnel.
"All of our people, our auditors and our support staff alike, believe in the agency's mission and higher purpose and are committed to provide the highest quality service to our Soldiers, civilians, and families who sacrifice every day to ensure our freedoms," Exley said. "I take great pride in the investment we have made in developing our world-class personnel and future leaders, and we are collectively greatly honored by this award."
USAAA has about 525 civilian employees in 18 offices; 15 in the continental United States and one each in Hawaii, the Republic of Korea, and Germany. Many agency auditors also voluntarily deploy for contingency operations to serve their Army clients.
"Through our commitment to continuous improvement and our dedication to one another and the Army, USAAA continues to be a great place to work," Bentz said.
The Army Audit Agency is the Army's internal auditor and is focused on making the Army more efficient and effective, according to Bentz.
"One thing really stands out about why USAAA is a best place to work. Agency leaders listen to and care for the workforce," said Stephen Fazzi, senior auditor. "They receive feedback on what can be improved through the employee satisfaction survey and from our employee council. Based on that feedback, they take action to ensure the workforce has what they need to perform at their highest level."
USAAA is also a great place to work because family comes first, Fazzi said. He added the organization has a variety of workplace flexibilities available, such as flexible schedules and teleworking. "These allow us to get our job done and take care of our homes and families," he said.
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