Personnel Appeals Board

The Government Accountability Office Personnel Appeals Board (PAB) is an independent entity within the legislative branch that adjudicates employment-related cases for Government Accountability Office (GAO) employees. The PAB functions as an administrative tribunal, hearing and deciding cases involving prohibited personnel practices, discrimination complaints, and other workplace disputes within the GAO. Its primary purpose is to ensure that GAO employees receive fair treatment in employment matters, providing them with legal recourse and protection similar to what other federal employees receive through the Merit Systems Protection Board.

The PAB has recently awarded a delivery order contract to Alden Law Group PLLC for legal services and investigation support. This contract, valued at $74,420, was awarded on September 30, 2024, and extends through September 29, 2025. The procurement demonstrates the PAB's ongoing need for specialized legal expertise to support its adjudicative functions and investigative requirements. Although awarded to a woman-owned small business, the contract was not designated as a set-aside, suggesting it was competitively awarded based on the firm's qualifications to perform the required services.

Alden Law Group PLLC has previously held an Indefinite Delivery Contract with the PAB, indicating an established relationship and the firm's demonstrated capability to meet the agency's specialized legal needs. This continuity suggests that the PAB values reliable legal support for its operations, which typically involve complex federal employment law matters. Companies interested in doing business with the PAB should note the agency's requirement for specialized legal services related to federal employment law, administrative proceedings, and investigative support—areas that align with the PAB's adjudicative mission and statutory responsibilities.